ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for April 3, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 3, 2026.
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ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 3, 2026.
Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long to see evidence that Kids Unplugged had gotten into the brain of my seven-year-old son. The new RNZ web series promotes life outside – mountain biking, sailing, wild kai foraging, etc – away from devices. It’s hosted by the Steel brothers – Malachi (15), Judah (12) and ... <a title="Kids Unplugged struck a nerve at our dinner table" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/kids-unplugged-struck-a-nerve-at-our-dinner-table/" aria-label="Read more about Kids Unplugged struck a nerve at our dinner table">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ”heart and nervous system”, Wellington Water says. The catastrophic failure of the plant led to the significant, months-long discharge of untreated wastewater off Wellington’s South Coast. In ... <a title="Report outlines damage to Moa Point sewage treatment plant" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/report-outlines-damage-to-moa-point-sewage-treatment-plant/" aria-label="Read more about Report outlines damage to Moa Point sewage treatment plant">Read more</a>

Al Mayadeen English An Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has declared that the attacked “bridges and the Pasteur Institute are symbols of Iran’s scientific strength” in response to the latest US onslaught. She added that they were “the product of a civilisation that spans thousands of years” and that “its depth is hard to grasp ... <a title="US bombing targets bridges and Pasteur Institute – ‘symbols of Iran’s scientific strength’, says spokeswoman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/us-bombing-targets-bridges-and-pasteur-institute-symbols-of-irans-scientific-strength-says-spokeswoman/" aria-label="Read more about US bombing targets bridges and Pasteur Institute – ‘symbols of Iran’s scientific strength’, says spokeswoman">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel prices had been rising fast in recent weeks. (File photo) AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL Essential workers in some parts of the country face much higher fuel bills than in others, new data shows – and it has raised questions about how support should be targeted. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub ... <a title="Is fuel support going to the right places?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/is-fuel-support-going-to-the-right-places/" aria-label="Read more about Is fuel support going to the right places?">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash has closed a section of SH1. Screenshot/Google Maps A crash has closed a section of State Highway One in mid-Canterbury. New Zealand Transport Agency said the crash happened near the intersection with Chertsey Kyle Road, between Ashburton and Rakaia. The highway is closed between the intersections with Elizabeth Avenue ... <a title="Crash closes section of SH1 near Ashburton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/crash-closes-section-of-sh1-near-ashburton/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes section of SH1 near Ashburton">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police closed off two roads in Petone as part of their response to reports of a person with a possible firearm being seen in a street. Three people have now been taken into custody, a police spokesperson said. ... <a title="Three arrested after armed police attend incident in Petone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/three-arrested-after-armed-police-attend-incident-in-petone/" aria-label="Read more about Three arrested after armed police attend incident in Petone">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand The union had hoped to negotiate a payment to acknowledge the extra work involved in implementing the new curriculum but was unsuccesful. 123RF The primary teachers’ union says there have been gains in the deal its members accepted following drawn out bargaining, despite the salary settings being the same as an ... <a title="Primary teachers’ union NZEI says still gains in new deal, despite same salary settings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/primary-teachers-union-nzei-says-still-gains-in-new-deal-despite-same-salary-settings/" aria-label="Read more about Primary teachers’ union NZEI says still gains in new deal, despite same salary settings">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have arrested two people after an incident in St Lukes, Auckland. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have arrested a person in Auckland after they rammed a police car and attempted to flee. Inspector Keki Wilson said shortly before 10am on Good Friday police noticed a vehicle near Victor Street and ... <a title="Police car rammed as two flee police pursuit in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/police-car-rammed-as-two-flee-police-pursuit-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Police car rammed as two flee police pursuit in Auckland">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Ronald Kelvin David Hills, 63, was sentenced to 11 months and two weeks of home detention. NZME / Belinda Feek A man who fatally crashed into a speeding motorcyclist had three drinks at the pub after a “busy day selling items” before he got behind the wheel. Ronald Kelvin David Hills’ ... <a title="Ronald Hills had ‘three drinks’ before he fatally crashed into a speeding motorcyclist in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/ronald-hills-had-three-drinks-before-he-fatally-crashed-into-a-speeding-motorcyclist-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Ronald Hills had ‘three drinks’ before he fatally crashed into a speeding motorcyclist in Hamilton">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s one of those moments in the year when many parents wonder why they lie to their children about a magical rabbit that leaves Easter eggs in the garden. In our multicultural society, there are various approaches to the concepts of Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the tooth fairy. At a ... <a title="What should you say to your kids about the Easter Bunny?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/what-should-you-say-to-your-kids-about-the-easter-bunny/" aria-label="Read more about What should you say to your kids about the Easter Bunny?">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Kieran Foran, while playing for the Kiwis in 2025. Photosport Former Kiwis rugby league international Kieran Foran’s off to a flying start as an NRL interim head coach, leading Manly to a big win in his first game in charge. Foran, who only took over from the sacked Anthony Seibold six ... <a title="Kieran Foran’s coaching reign off to flying start with Manly win over Dolphins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/kieran-forans-coaching-reign-off-to-flying-start-with-manly-win-over-dolphins/" aria-label="Read more about Kieran Foran’s coaching reign off to flying start with Manly win over Dolphins">Read more</a>