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April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some stores will be forced to close on certain days over Easter weekend. RNZ/Nick Monro It’s that time of year again – but before you unwrap the chocolate bunnies, be sure you’re aware of what Easter weekend holiday closures and shop hours will be. What will be open? Good Friday is ... <a title="Easter weekend: What’s open, what’s not and when you have to pay a surcharge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/easter-weekend-whats-open-whats-not-and-when-you-have-to-pay-a-surcharge/" aria-label="Read more about Easter weekend: What’s open, what’s not and when you have to pay a surcharge">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The government has committed millions of dollars in extra spending to support polytechnic courses in Northland and on the South Island’s West Coast for the next five years. Figures provided by Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds showed how the government would address ... <a title="Government commits millions to keep polytechs open in Northland, South Island’s West Coast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/government-commits-millions-to-keep-polytechs-open-in-northland-south-islands-west-coast/" aria-label="Read more about Government commits millions to keep polytechs open in Northland, South Island’s West Coast">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Science Minister Shane Reti. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is reallocating $122 million of existing spending on science, innovation and technology to focus more investment in emerging and advanced technologies, such as quantum technology, robotics and genomics. Science Minister Shane Reti said the policy change would help New Zealand take ... <a title="Government shuffles $122m of science funding to focus more on emerging technologies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/government-shuffles-122m-of-science-funding-to-focus-more-on-emerging-technologies/" aria-label="Read more about Government shuffles $122m of science funding to focus more on emerging technologies">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A man in his 90s tried to transfer US$12,000 via an international money transfer service to his son’s overseas bank account, but one wrong number saw him lose it all. 3dart/123RF A financial services dispute service says it has dealt with two cases recently in which large sums of money have ... <a title="Large sums lost in international money transfers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/large-sums-lost-in-international-money-transfers/" aria-label="Read more about Large sums lost in international money transfers">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis are turning to livestreaming for income and promotion. Screenshot / TikTok It’s 9am on a Thursday as the rain hammers rooftops and a strong wind shakes down leaves. Inside, Tasha Langi is busily preparing an order and chatting away with an audience of 64 on her phone screen. “Do you ... <a title="Artists, small businesses embrace TikTok livestreams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/artists-small-businesses-embrace-tiktok-livestreams/" aria-label="Read more about Artists, small businesses embrace TikTok livestreams">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand OK, now the movies are cooking again. Despite appearances to the contrary, the wildly unpredictable new A24 film The Drama is anything but a traditional romantic comedy, even if it tangles with modern love in darkly funny ways. It’s not called The Drama for nothing. . VVS Films Norwegian arthouse director ... <a title="The Drama is a dark rom-com with a controversial twist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/the-drama-is-a-dark-rom-com-with-a-controversial-twist/" aria-label="Read more about The Drama is a dark rom-com with a controversial twist">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The new report highlights progress and persistent gaps in the country’s medicines system. File photo. CC BY-NC 2.0 Gatis Gribusts Pharmac needs more staff and a bigger operational budget to speed-up decisions on drug funding, say patient advocates. In a report released today, the agency has been criticised for a focus ... <a title="Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/pharmac-needs-more-staff-and-money-to-speed-up-drug-funding-decision-advocates/" aria-label="Read more about Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The newest section of motorway between Auckland and Northland, which opened in 2023, connects Pūhoi to Warkworth. The next stage will continue to Te Hana, north of Wellsford. Supplied / NZTA Waka Kotahi A return trip between Auckland and Whangārei could cost drivers $14.20 in tolls, if a proposal for the ... <a title="Road tolls: Driving from Auckland to Northland and back could cost drivers $14.20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/road-tolls-driving-from-auckland-to-northland-and-back-could-cost-drivers-14-20/" aria-label="Read more about Road tolls: Driving from Auckland to Northland and back could cost drivers $14.20">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A section of a central Auckland street has been blocked after a car caught fire. The blaze in a hatchback vehicle happened outside the ferry terminal building on Wednesday evening. Firefighters had extinguished the flames and were monitoring the car. Firefighters at the scene in Auckland’s CBD. EDWARD GAY / RNZ ... <a title="Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/section-of-central-auckland-road-blocked-following-car-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some older people are being forced to leave their communities to receive care, say advocates. File photo. Unsplash/ Ina Ramos West Coast families are being left to manage complex health needs at home because of a shortage of aged care beds, the Aged Care Association says. The association is calling on ... <a title="West Coast families forced to manage complex health needs at home – Aged Care Association" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/west-coast-families-forced-to-manage-complex-health-needs-at-home-aged-care-association/" aria-label="Read more about West Coast families forced to manage complex health needs at home – Aged Care Association">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr plays a shot on the way to her century. Marty Melville A stunning unbeaten century by White Ferns skipper Amelia Kerr has led her side to a record successful chase against South Africa at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Kerr clobbered 179 as the White Ferns chased down their ... <a title="White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr steers epic chase" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/white-ferns-captain-amelia-kerr-steers-epic-chase/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr steers epic chase">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was put forward by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has passed its third and final reading at Parliament. The bill amends the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open ... <a title="Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading in Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/bill-to-ease-holiday-alcohol-restrictions-passes-final-reading-in-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading in Parliament">Read more</a>
