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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
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>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police are asking the public to keep away from the East Street area in Petone as officers respond to an incident. Armed officers were among those who were attending, a police spokesperson said on Friday. The area is ... <a title="Armed police at scene of incident in Petone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/armed-police-at-scene-of-incident-in-petone/" aria-label="Read more about Armed police at scene of incident in Petone">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Much more than just oil may be affected by price rises or even shortages if the Iran war continues to escalate. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer – As the war between Iran and the United States and Israel enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol ... <a title="As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/as-the-iran-war-continues-what-else-might-new-zealand-face-shortages-of-besides-fuel/" aria-label="Read more about As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were found dead at a property on York Street on Thursday afternoon. RNZ / Patrice Allen Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton have arrested a 34-year-old man. Two people were found dead at a property on York Street on Thursday afternoon. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager, said ... <a title="Man charged with murder after two bodies found in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/man-charged-with-murder-after-two-bodies-found-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged with murder after two bodies found in Hamilton">Read more</a>
