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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters says the BSA’s decision that it has jurisdiction over an online media service is one of “breathtaking audacity”. File photo. RNZ / Mark Papalii Winston Peters has accused the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) of “bordering on fascist” after it concluded it has jurisdiction over the online media service The ... <a title="BSA ‘bordering on fascist’ after The Platform decision – Peters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/bsa-bordering-on-fascist-after-the-platform-decision-peters/" aria-label="Read more about BSA ‘bordering on fascist’ after The Platform decision – Peters">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hazardous Materials appliances were at the scene and crews were also working to isolate the gas supply to the building (file image). RNZ / Samuel Rillstone An apartment building in central Wellington has been evacuated due to a gas leak. Fire crews were called to the two story building on Pirie ... <a title="Wellington apartment building evacuated due to gas leak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/wellington-apartment-building-evacuated-due-to-gas-leak/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington apartment building evacuated due to gas leak">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Maama Vaipulu is one of three Blues players to secure three year contracts. photosport In a first for Super Rugby Aupiki, a trio of players have been signed to long-term contracts. Blues players Tara Turner, Maama Vaipulu, and Jaymie Kolose have all signed on with the franchise through to the end ... <a title="Landmark contracts for Super Rugby Aupiki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/landmark-contracts-for-super-rugby-aupiki/" aria-label="Read more about Landmark contracts for Super Rugby Aupiki">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Karla Epiha was sentenced in Christchurch District Court after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of careless driving causing injury. Anna Sargent / RNZ A woman who ran over a child on a Christchurch pedestrian crossing broke down in court as she was sentenced for careless driving. The boy was critically ... <a title="Karla Epiha sentenced after running over child on pedestrian crossing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/karla-epiha-sentenced-after-running-over-child-on-pedestrian-crossing/" aria-label="Read more about Karla Epiha sentenced after running over child on pedestrian crossing">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cocaine use in New Zealand has nearly doubled in just a year, according to new figures. 123rf Explainer – Cocaine isn’t cheap, but its use is skyrocketing in New Zealand according to new figures. What’s driving the snowstorm? Until relatively recently, cocaine was somewhat of a rarity in New Zealand, explained ... <a title="How cocaine use has skyrocketed to an all-time high in New Zealand – and why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/how-cocaine-use-has-skyrocketed-to-an-all-time-high-in-new-zealand-and-why/" aria-label="Read more about How cocaine use has skyrocketed to an all-time high in New Zealand – and why">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Greenpeace Aotearoa is claiming victory against dairy giant Fonterra for misleading butter packaging it labels as “greenwashing”. The activist group filed the lawsuit in September 2024 for logos featured on Fonterra Brands’ Anchor butter sold between December 2023 and April 2025 that said “100-percent New Zealand grass fed”. But it argued ... <a title="Fonterra settles activists’ misleading packaging lawsuit for ‘100 percent NZ grass-fed’ claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/fonterra-settles-activists-misleading-packaging-lawsuit-for-100-percent-nz-grass-fed-claims/" aria-label="Read more about Fonterra settles activists’ misleading packaging lawsuit for ‘100 percent NZ grass-fed’ claims">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. RNZ/Nick Monro One person has died after a single vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay, on the Whangaparāoa peninsula north of Auckland. Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond ... <a title="One dead after car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/one-dead-after-car-crashes-into-hedge-in-aucklands-stanmore-bay/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Financial Markets Authority has granted a class exemption for ‘green’ bonds. Wikipedia Bond issuers will now have less paperwork to deal with when taking a so-called ‘green offer’ to market. The Financial Markets Authority has granted a class exemption allowing bond issuers to make offers of green, social, sustainability or ... <a title="Rule change to make ‘green’ bonds easier to use" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/rule-change-to-make-green-bonds-easier-to-use/" aria-label="Read more about Rule change to make ‘green’ bonds easier to use">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Yiting Lin Auckland university students are asking for free public transport and financial support as the fuel crisis continues. The Auckland University of Technology and the University of Auckland students associations, have launched a joint petition, saying fuel prices are impacting university students disproportionately. AUT student association president James ... <a title="Should students qualify for fuel relief?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/should-students-qualify-for-fuel-relief/" aria-label="Read more about Should students qualify for fuel relief?">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but “supply remains within normal levels”. That’s according to the latest fuel stocks update, which says the change remains within expectations and shows normal patterns. Data released on Wednesday ... <a title="Latest fuel stock update shows overall figures down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/latest-fuel-stock-update-shows-overall-figures-down/" aria-label="Read more about Latest fuel stock update shows overall figures down">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Process Vegetables New Zealand chair David Hadfield said there has been a significant drop in the demand for frozen vegetables. Unsplash/ Yoav Aziz At a time when both Wattie’s and McCain have announced factory closures, supermarket retailer Woolworths says sales of frozen vegetables have been declining. Process Vegetables New Zealand chairman ... <a title="Kiwis aren’t getting their five-plus a day – vege boss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/kiwis-arent-getting-their-five-plus-a-day-vege-boss/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis aren’t getting their five-plus a day – vege boss">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. RNZ/Nick Monro Emergency services have rushed to a single vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay, on the Whangaparāoa peninsula north of Auckland. Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond ... <a title="Car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/car-crashes-into-hedge-in-aucklands-stanmore-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay">Read more</a>
