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March 31, 2026
By Pokere Paewai, RNZ Māori issues reporter New Zealand’s national Māori radio network, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa, is considering litigation over a potential loss of government funding which it says threatens the survivability of iwi radio stations. Chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones (Ngāti Kahu, Te Rārawa, Ngāi Takoto, Te Aupōuri) — who ... <a title="Māori radio network says funding cuts threaten survival of iwi stations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/maori-radio-network-says-funding-cuts-threaten-survival-of-iwi-stations/" aria-label="Read more about Māori radio network says funding cuts threaten survival of iwi stations">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Manukau City Council Mayor Sir Barry Curtis. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis – one of the country’s longest serving mayors – has died at the age of 87. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Sir Barry leaves “an enormous legacy”. He led Manukau City from ... <a title="Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/former-manukau-city-mayor-sir-barry-curtis-has-died-aged-87/" aria-label="Read more about Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The puppies were taken out of a pillowcase and thrown into the Whakatāne River. File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Two young men allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River and posted the video to social media last night. A 19-year-old man has been charged with cruelty to ... <a title="Whakatāne puppy drowning video streamed to social media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/whakatane-puppy-drowning-video-streamed-to-social-media/" aria-label="Read more about Whakatāne puppy drowning video streamed to social media">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government’s mega-ministry is backing down from work from home policy a day before the matter was scheduled for court, the Public Service Association (PSA) says. The union filed legal action last year after a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) ... <a title="Government backs down from work from home policy day before court hearing – PSA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/government-backs-down-from-work-from-home-policy-day-before-court-hearing-psa/" aria-label="Read more about Government backs down from work from home policy day before court hearing – PSA">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid boosters would no longer be routinely recommended for many people. (File photo) AFP Health NZ has changed its advice on Covid-19 vaccinations, saying most healthy people aged 30-64 no longer need regular boosters. But there were exceptions and anyone who wanted or needed a booster could still have a free ... <a title="Health NZ changes advice on Covid-19 vaccinations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/health-nz-changes-advice-on-covid-19-vaccinations/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ changes advice on Covid-19 vaccinations">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaiārahi ferry. File photo. Supplied / Regan Ingley Crew on the Kaiārahi did not know a passenger was missing until they found his car. A search is underway for a person that went overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait overnight. A KiwiRail spokesperson said the incident happened from ... <a title="Car left on Interislander ferry first clue person went overboard in Cook Strait" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/car-left-on-interislander-ferry-first-clue-person-went-overboard-in-cook-strait/" aria-label="Read more about Car left on Interislander ferry first clue person went overboard in Cook Strait">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns expressed about post code lottery for patient care Health NZ says it’s filling gaps at the department using staff from around the country, and recruiting new specialists Doctors at a regional hospital are warning ... <a title="Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/last-doctors-at-palmerston-north-hospitals-gastroenterology-service-to-leave/" aria-label="Read more about Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Everybody’s Theatre in Ōpunake, with trust chair Kim Gatenby under the awning. RNZ / Robin Martin When Everybody’s Theatre in Ōpunake put out an emergency call after its projector broke down, it appears “everyone” wanted to help out. With a repair bill of $18,000, the coastal Taranaki cinema faced months out ... <a title="Everyone pitches in to rescue Everybody’s Theatre in Taranaki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/everyone-pitches-in-to-rescue-everybodys-theatre-in-taranaki/" aria-label="Read more about Everyone pitches in to rescue Everybody’s Theatre in Taranaki">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new whare for whānau and residents has opened at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence. Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi offers therapeutic care for up to eight boys aged between 12 and 17 who are in state care. But now residents and their families will have a place to meet, learn and heal ... <a title="New whare opens at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/new-whare-opens-at-barnardos-christchurch-care-residence/" aria-label="Read more about New whare opens at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerry Brown, Professor of Employment and Industry, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors. The commission ruled ... <a title="The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/the-fair-work-commission-has-abolished-junior-rates-of-pay-for-most-over-18s-its-a-positive-step-275439/" aria-label="Read more about The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has quashed a push by his Special Minister of State Don Farrell to increase the size of the federal parliament. Albanese was blunt in response to questioning from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor asking him to rule ... <a title="Albanese rejects push from Special Minister of State Don Farrell to expand size of parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/albanese-rejects-push-from-special-minister-of-state-don-farrell-to-expand-size-of-parliament-278791/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese rejects push from Special Minister of State Don Farrell to expand size of parliament">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf returned from his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament against Tigers. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks Kickoff 4pm, Sunday, 5 April Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stuck with an unchanged starting line-up to face Cronulla Sharks in ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors keep faith with starters that lost to Wests Tigers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/nrl-nz-warriors-keep-faith-with-starters-that-lost-to-wests-tigers/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors keep faith with starters that lost to Wests Tigers">Read more</a>
