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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A think tank says New Zealanders can see and feel rising inequality. Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa released polling suggesting most people agree billionaires should pay more tax. Carried out by Talbot Mills, 68 percent of respondents agreed with the ultra wealthy being taxed more to support public goods like healthcare, ... <a title="New Zealanders feeling the pinch of rising inequality, think tank says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/new-zealanders-feeling-the-pinch-of-rising-inequality-think-tank-says/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders feeling the pinch of rising inequality, think tank says">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Australian government has deployed six “crisis response” teams to the Middle East to help deal with the consulate overload caused by the huge number of Australians stranded by the conflict that has spread far and wide in the region. ... <a title="Commercial flights will be your best way out of Middle East, Wong tells stranded Australians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/commercial-flights-will-be-your-best-way-out-of-middle-east-wong-tells-stranded-australians-277507/" aria-label="Read more about Commercial flights will be your best way out of Middle East, Wong tells stranded Australians">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Plymouth mayor Max Brough. LDR /Te Korimako o Taranaki Just minutes after unifying around a new vision statement, a rift on the New Plymouth District Council was laid bare over the appointment of an acting chief executive. At an extraordinary meeting, councillor Dinnie Moeahu expressed his dismay that the public ... <a title="Mayor dismisses rift over interim chief executive debate as politicing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/mayor-dismisses-rift-over-interim-chief-executive-debate-as-politicing/" aria-label="Read more about Mayor dismisses rift over interim chief executive debate as politicing">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Supplied / MPI A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels. Lion has announced a recall of over 2500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs, saying that clear bottles with alcohol-free labels are not alcohol free. ... <a title="More than 2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled for incorrectly being labelled alcohol-free" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/more-than-2500-cases-of-steinlager-beer-recalled-for-incorrectly-being-labelled-alcohol-free/" aria-label="Read more about More than 2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled for incorrectly being labelled alcohol-free">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash A Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling will be allowed to $40,000 of it. The couple, whose names are suppressed, found the mystery money sealed in plastic bricks tucked in insulation at their property in 2021. They reported the $232,440 to the police who said the ... <a title="Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in ceiling allowed to keep portion of it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/christchurch-couple-who-found-more-than-230000-in-ceiling-allowed-to-keep-portion-of-it/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in ceiling allowed to keep portion of it">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the season. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz An injury-hit Auckland FC could see out the A-League season without a fitness coach and the club still will not divulge why they suddenly parted ways with Elias Boukarim last month. ... <a title="Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/hamstring-knee-ankle-troubles-for-auckland-fc-and-no-fitness-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Selling or supplying a non-approved psychoactive product such as nitrous oxide carries a fine of up to $500,000. RNZ / Rose Garratt A retailer in Rotorua faces a fine of up to $500,000 or a maximum term of two year’s in jail for selling nitrous oxide, also known as nangs, for ... <a title="Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/rotorua-retailer-charged-for-selling-nangs/" aria-label="Read more about Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nurses protest at the Bridge of Remembrance in 2022. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Christchurch City Council has voted against a controversial proposal to investigate banning protests in some parts of the city. The notice of motion, brought by councillor Aaron Keown, was narrowly lost – eight votes to seven – ... <a title="Controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch fails to get off the ground" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/controversial-proposal-to-ban-protests-in-parts-of-christchurch-fails-to-get-off-the-ground/" aria-label="Read more about Controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch fails to get off the ground">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Some people are resorting to withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts to clear Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt, financial mentors say, in a new report that indicates recent reforms are not helping consumers. The report by Consumer NZ and financial mentor network Fincap, with assistance from ... <a title="Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/buy-now-pay-later-got-a-revamp-but-borrowers-are-still-out-of-pocket/" aria-label="Read more about Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with the current dangerous dogs’ legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000 reports of roaming dogs and more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Currently, 60 owners are facing ... <a title="Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/animal-control-officers-call-for-laws-with-more-teeth/" aria-label="Read more about Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo’s Iconic Landmark. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Some Mackenzie District workers are resorting to sleeping in cars, campervans or commuting because there are not enough affordable, long-term rentals. The local mayor has described Tekapo and Twizel as bursting at the seams with visitors, saying it was a welcome economic boost, but ... <a title="Mackenzie District workers sleeping in cars as tourism drives up long-term rental prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/mackenzie-district-workers-sleeping-in-cars-as-tourism-drives-up-long-term-rental-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Mackenzie District workers sleeping in cars as tourism drives up long-term rental prices">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says. Waitomo Group chief executive Simon Parham told Checkpoint it would not be surprising to see the price of unleaded fuel hit $3 per litre in some places. ... <a title="Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict in Middle East" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/petrol-prices-could-hit-3-a-litre-amid-conflict-in-middle-east/" aria-label="Read more about Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict in Middle East">Read more</a>
