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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking – the cost. The illicit packets of cigarettes and bags of loose tobacco have none of the scary health warnings and carry no information about quitting. They are typically ... <a title="Open secret: Illicit cigarettes readily available in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/open-secret-illicit-cigarettes-readily-available-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Open secret: Illicit cigarettes readily available in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Although Anthony Albanese’s ratings are down in three new federal polls, Labor has maintained a comfortable lead, with the combined vote for the Coalition and One Nation ... <a title="Trump’s unpopularity shields Labor in Newspoll and other polls despite fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/trumps-unpopularity-shields-labor-in-newspoll-and-other-polls-despite-fuel-crisis-279522/" aria-label="Read more about Trump’s unpopularity shields Labor in Newspoll and other polls despite fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
RNZ Pacific Former Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau died on Thursday, aged 84. Ratu Epeli, a chief and former Fiji military commander, served as president from 2009 to 2015. He also served as Speaker of Parliament from 2019 to 2022. Local media reported Ratu Epeli died at the Suva Private Hospital after being admitted earlier ... <a title="Fiji’s former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau dies at 84" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/fijis-former-president-ratu-epeli-nailatikau-dies-at-84/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau dies at 84">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finley Melville Ives. www.photosport.nz Fin Melville Ives has made history by winning the freeski halfpipe Crystal Globe, crowned men’s World Cup series champion as New Zealand celebrated a triumphant end to the season. Compatriot Luke Harrold won the final event in Switzerland on Monday morning (US time) to clinch his first ... <a title="Injured Fin Melville-Ives wins halfpipe World Cup series crown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/injured-fin-melville-ives-wins-halfpipe-world-cup-series-crown/" aria-label="Read more about Injured Fin Melville-Ives wins halfpipe World Cup series crown">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Fletcher was contacted by fearful local residents. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A councillor for the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is asking the council’s chief executive to investigate after an out-of-control party of teens left several injured. Teenagers ran for their lives, when trouble broke out on Phyllis Street on ... <a title="Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly Mt Albert party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/albert-eden-puketapapa-ward-councillor-christine-fletcher-promises-probe-into-unruly-mt-albert-party/" aria-label="Read more about Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly Mt Albert party">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It comes as food processors Watties and McCain plan to close some of their plants. Unsplash / Eduardo Soares There is currently no requirement for supermarkets to keep locally produced food on the shelves, with an advocacy group calling for change before it’s too late. Eat New Zealand has renewed calls ... <a title="Advocacy group calls for prioritisation of food security amid fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/advocacy-group-calls-for-prioritisation-of-food-security-amid-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Advocacy group calls for prioritisation of food security amid fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Six in 10 (61 percent) of those surveyed said fuel was critical or very important to their ability to operate. Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses (SME) are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply. A pulse survey by MYOB of more than 230 SME ... <a title="Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/small-medium-businesses-on-high-alert-amid-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix reacts. Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Phoenix women’s coach Bev Priestman was left bitterly disappointed after finishing their home regular season with an upset loss. The Phoenix were beaten 1-0 by lowly Western Sydney in Porirua which ended their hopes of winning the minor premiership and ... <a title="Phoenix women ‘gutted’ after home loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/phoenix-women-gutted-after-home-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women ‘gutted’ after home loss">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Fire and Emergency have discovered that it is a power cable – not a fuel pipe – which has caused a diesel leak in South Auckland on Monday. Three crews have been at the scene on Great South Road in the suburb of Manurewa since 6.30am ... <a title="Auckland power cable ‘possibly’ intentionally damaged, causes diesel leak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/auckland-power-cable-possibly-intentionally-damaged-causes-diesel-leak/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland power cable ‘possibly’ intentionally damaged, causes diesel leak">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tamaiti Williams celebrates during the All Blacks v Argentina. Blake Armstrong/ActionPress The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection. Williams is currently in hospital after being diagnosed with discitis – an infection ... <a title="All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams out for Super Rugby season with serious back infection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/all-blacks-prop-tamaiti-williams-out-for-super-rugby-season-with-serious-back-infection/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams out for Super Rugby season with serious back infection">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tottenham Hotspur F.C. logo JAKUB PORZYCKI / AFP English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur will play in Auckland FC in a mid-year friendly. The London giants will take on the A-League side at Eden Park on 26 July. It is the first time a top-level English club has played in New ... <a title="Auckland FC to play Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/auckland-fc-to-play-tottenham-hotspur-at-eden-park/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC to play Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon said he was leaving it to fuel importers and distributors to organise how to allocate fuel. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister says there will be “some form of disruption to fuel at some point in time”, but for now it’s “business as usual”. Speaking to Morning Report ... <a title="Fuel crisis: ‘Business as usual’, Luxon says but some industries are struggling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/fuel-crisis-business-as-usual-luxon-says-but-some-industries-are-struggling/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: ‘Business as usual’, Luxon says but some industries are struggling">Read more</a>
