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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Ōtorohanga claimed one life in February, with specialist rescue teams not pre-deployed despite the weather warnings. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has been struggling to respond quickly to some rescue callouts when big storms hit – including one last month when a man died, well-placed sources say. The ... <a title="The race against time for people trapped in floodwaters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/the-race-against-time-for-people-trapped-in-floodwaters/" aria-label="Read more about The race against time for people trapped in floodwaters">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Artificial intelligence could soon be used to screen for breast cancer in the public system. Experts say using AI as a second set of eyes for mammograms could make better use of our radiologists – as long as its trained on the right data. Typically, the tool works by assessing ... <a title="Artificial intelligence could soon be used to help screen for breast cancer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/artificial-intelligence-could-soon-be-used-to-help-screen-for-breast-cancer/" aria-label="Read more about Artificial intelligence could soon be used to help screen for breast cancer">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A MFAT briefing says technology cooperation is increasingly significant to the relationship between the US and NZ. 123rf New Zealand’s attempts to get more cooperation with the Trump administration on defence, space and sensitive technology sectors has been paying off, according to an official briefing. “New Zealand has seized opportunities in ... <a title="NZ has ‘seized opportunities’ to work closer with US on defence, space – MFAT briefing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/nz-has-seized-opportunities-to-work-closer-with-us-on-defence-space-mfat-briefing/" aria-label="Read more about NZ has ‘seized opportunities’ to work closer with US on defence, space – MFAT briefing">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde The inflationary effects of higher oil prices is already being felt in the construction sector. The industry is still licking its wounds after a lengthy downturn and while recent economic growth numbers suggest there is a gentle recovery underway in residential, commercial construction has yet to ... <a title="‘It’s going to get messy’: Construction costs to jump" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/its-going-to-get-messy-construction-costs-to-jump/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It’s going to get messy’: Construction costs to jump">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Jones (front) descends from the top of a 27-metre-high fuel tank at Marsden Point. RNZ / Peter de Graaf The minister responsible for fuel security says he has received proposals from import terminals to open up more diesel capacity, but any recommission of tanks would be a while off. Associate ... <a title="Government getting advice on proposal to boost Marsden Point storage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/government-getting-advice-on-proposal-to-boost-marsden-point-storage/" aria-label="Read more about Government getting advice on proposal to boost Marsden Point storage">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand McCain Foods has announced it will close its Hastings processing plant. Roberto Machado Noa Industry groups and local government leaders are calling for the resurrection of a Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarms sound over new job losses and factory closures. McCain Foods announced on Tuesday it would close its Hastings ... <a title="Industry groups call for new ‘Buy Kiwi Made’ as McCain Foods latest to face closures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/industry-groups-call-for-new-buy-kiwi-made-as-mccain-foods-latest-to-face-closures/" aria-label="Read more about Industry groups call for new ‘Buy Kiwi Made’ as McCain Foods latest to face closures">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thirty suburbs increased in value by more than 3 percent, many of which were in Otago. 123RF Karitane, in Dunedin, and Blackball in Grey District experienced house value increases of 6 percent in the three months to March, while Little Wanganui, in Buller, dropped by the same amount. It’s a mixed ... <a title="The suburbs where values rose 6 percent in three months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/the-suburbs-where-values-rose-6-percent-in-three-months/" aria-label="Read more about The suburbs where values rose 6 percent in three months">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub helped RNZ compile NZ Transport Authority data showing traffic at sites throughout the country. It shows Auckland’s light vehicle traffic numbers are down 2.2 percent and ... <a title="Fuel prices keep drivers off roads" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fuel-prices-keep-drivers-off-roads/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel prices keep drivers off roads">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiaki Wai is replacing Wellington Water and inheriting the region’s assets – managing and providing drinking water, wastewater, and piped stormwater services from July. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellingtonians will face “really steep” increases in their water bills over the next decade as its new water entity tries to fix old, ... <a title="Wellingtonians’ water bills jump by hundreds of dollars, more increases to come" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/wellingtonians-water-bills-jump-by-hundreds-of-dollars-more-increases-to-come/" aria-label="Read more about Wellingtonians’ water bills jump by hundreds of dollars, more increases to come">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of meningitis in 2014, at 16 years old. Mike Clare / clickmedia.nz / supplied A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit NZ students, and a deadly UK outbreak grows. A ... <a title="Father’s meningitis plea after daughter’s death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fathers-meningitis-plea-after-daughters-death/" aria-label="Read more about Father’s meningitis plea after daughter’s death">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A MarineTraffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz . AFP / JONATHAN RAA A law professor says if New Zealand was asked to support ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a combat deployment is unlikely. But Professor Alexander Gillespie said a joint statement between 19 countries ... <a title="Combat deployment of NZ troops to Middle East unlikely, even if help asked – law professor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/combat-deployment-of-nz-troops-to-middle-east-unlikely-even-if-help-asked-law-professor/" aria-label="Read more about Combat deployment of NZ troops to Middle East unlikely, even if help asked – law professor">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A dancer performing at the event. RNZ / Lillian Hanly Iranian New Zealanders gathered at Parliament on Tuesday night to celebrate Nowruz, or Iranian new year, while grappling with a “mix” of feelings due to the ongoing conflict. Those in attendance told RNZ they hoped a new year would bring new ... <a title="Iranian New Zealanders mark Nowruz at Parliament with mixed feelings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/iranian-new-zealanders-mark-nowruz-at-parliament-with-mixed-feelings/" aria-label="Read more about Iranian New Zealanders mark Nowruz at Parliament with mixed feelings">Read more</a>
