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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Toby Williams Rural schools are feeling the pinch of rising fuel costs, with some struggling to get relievers, and even cancelling trips away. Association president and Ōropi School principal Andrew King told Checkpoint rural schools were becoming less appealing for relievers. “Many of these relievers might travel over 100km ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Rural schools struggle to get relievers, cancel trips away." class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fuel-crisis-rural-schools-struggle-to-get-relievers-cancel-trips-away/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Rural schools struggle to get relievers, cancel trips away.">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Filmmakers across indigenous cultures the world over are gathering in Ōtaki on the Kapiti Coast this week to connect and collaborate at the Māoriland Film Festival. The film festival, which runs until Saturday, is now in it’s 13th year, having grown from simply a place for indigenous filmmakers to come together ... <a title="Indigenous filmmakers share the love of film across cultures at Māoriland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/indigenous-filmmakers-share-the-love-of-film-across-cultures-at-maoriland/" aria-label="Read more about Indigenous filmmakers share the love of film across cultures at Māoriland">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A hefty bill is bubbling up for Wellington, after decades of underinvestment in the city’s water infrastructure. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The local government minister has called Wellington’s mayor for an explanation of the huge water bills that residents are facing – and are forecast to hit almost $7000 a year ... <a title="Wellington water woes: ‘A price which is not in the plan’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/wellington-water-woes-a-price-which-is-not-in-the-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington water woes: ‘A price which is not in the plan’">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
OBITUARY: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Political leaders and institutions have paid tributes for Lionel Jospin, the “father” of the 1998 Nouméa Accord, who died at the weekend aged 88. Jospin was a socialist prime minister who played a significant role in supervising the signature of the 1998 Accord, which paved ... <a title="Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, ‘father’ of the Nouméa Accord" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/tributes-pour-in-for-lionel-jospin-father-of-the-noumea-accord/" aria-label="Read more about Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, ‘father’ of the Nouméa Accord">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. 123RF More than four million New Zealanders are missing out on modern medicines languishing on Pharmac’s drug wish list. A new report commissioned by Medicines New Zealand – a group representing the pharmaceutical industry ... <a title="Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/dozens-of-modern-medicines-languish-on-pharmacs-drug-wish-list-for-years/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Several scams involved people depositing money through cryptocurrency ATMs. RNZ / Paris Ibell A woman who withdrew $31,500 from her bank account and gave it to a scammer is one of two recent cases that have sparked a warning from the Banking Ombudsman about cryptocurrency ATMs. Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden said ... <a title="Tens of thousands lost to crypto ATM scams, ombudsman says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/tens-of-thousands-lost-to-crypto-atm-scams-ombudsman-says/" aria-label="Read more about Tens of thousands lost to crypto ATM scams, ombudsman says">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ Stadium Christchurch. Christchurch City Council With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch just weeks away, the Crusaders are facing a significant shift – leaving behind a proven home fortress and adapting to life under a roof. While always intended as a temporary base, Apollo Projects Stadium ... <a title="Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/crusaders-prepare-for-move-to-indoor-te-kaha-one-new-zealand-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections’ Commissioner of Custodial Services Leigh Marsh. Supplied / Corrections Allegations of bullying against one of the most senior staff at Corrections were raised more than a month ago. RNZ earlier revealed Corrections commissioner of custodial services Leigh Marsh was facing an employment investigation in relation to allegations of bullying. On ... <a title="Bullying allegations against senior Corrections staffer raised more than a month ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/bullying-allegations-against-senior-corrections-staffer-raised-more-than-a-month-ago/" aria-label="Read more about Bullying allegations against senior Corrections staffer raised more than a month ago">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Those missing out on the government’s fuel package still face having to cut back on essentials to fill the petrol tank. File photo. RNZ / Nick Monro People who are not eligible for the government’s fuel relief package – including beneficiaries or those living in rural communities with no children – ... <a title="‘Uncaring and humiliating’ – fuel package leaves many drivers out in the cold" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/uncaring-and-humiliating-fuel-package-leaves-many-drivers-out-in-the-cold/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Uncaring and humiliating’ – fuel package leaves many drivers out in the cold">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at the Auckland District Custody Unit this morning. File photo. RNZ / Angus Dreaver An Auckland man has died after being arrested by police in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill this morning. Acting Auckland City District Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said a critical incident investigation was now ... <a title="Auckland man dies in police custody" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/auckland-man-dies-in-police-custody/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland man dies in police custody">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Iain Boyd, Director of the Center for National Security Initiatives and Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Iran fired two ballistic missiles on March 20, 2026, at the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, which hosts a strategically important joint U.S.-U.K. military base, according ... <a title="How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/how-far-can-irans-ballistic-missiles-reach-a-defense-expert-explains-how-the-missiles-work-and-what-iran-can-and-cant-hit-279072/" aria-label="Read more about How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The two whio spotted by Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff. Supplied / Southern Lakes Sanctuary Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years. Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff spotted a pair of the endangered blue ducks on a recent trip to install a ... <a title="Endangered whio return to the Rees Valley after 50 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/endangered-whio-return-to-the-rees-valley-after-50-years/" aria-label="Read more about Endangered whio return to the Rees Valley after 50 years">Read more</a>
