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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party has withdrawn its support for resuming live animal exports by sea. Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard announced on Tuesday that the government would not get ... <a title="National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/national-would-only-support-gold-standard-live-animal-exports-todd-mcclay-says/" aria-label="Read more about National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman has died after a car mounted the curb and ploughed into a cafe in Auckland. The crash, about 9am on Wednesday, closed William Souter Street in the North Shore suburb of Forrest Hill. Three people were initially hurt – one critically, one with moderate injuries ... <a title="Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/woman-dies-child-hurt-car-crashes-into-cafe-on-aucklands-north-shore/" aria-label="Read more about Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Willow-Jean Prime has picked up the social development role. VNP / Phil Smith Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as Labour reshuffles its decks ahead of the election. Ginny Andersen will take on the education role, making her the third Labour MP to take on ... <a title="Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/labour-reshuffle-willow-jean-prime-loses-education-portfolio/" aria-label="Read more about Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Images showing rot in beams and exposed wood and peeling paint on window frames. Branz/supplied About 90 percent of homes in New Zealand are in need of immediate maintenance, with the total cost of the work thought to be $27 billion, research has found. Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment ... <a title="90% of New Zealand homes in need of immedate maintenance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/90-of-new-zealand-homes-in-need-of-immedate-maintenance/" aria-label="Read more about 90% of New Zealand homes in need of immedate maintenance">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Crusaders concede they have not been good enough but are confident they can turn around their disappointing start to the Super Rugby season. The defending champions have won just one of their first four games with losses to the ... <a title="Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/crusaders-back-themselves-to-turn-around-slow-start-in-super-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest number show 50 hospitalisation and 19 deaths with the virus within the span of a week. University of Otago professor of public health Michael Baker ... <a title="Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/covid-booster-should-be-given-alongside-annual-flu-vaccine-experts/" aria-label="Read more about Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of literature’s biggest names – from Aotearoa and around the world – will hit the stage for this year’s Auckland Writers’ Festival in mid-May. The festival’s 2026 programme features more than 220 artists participating in more than 170 ticketed and free events. Audiences will be among the first in New ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/jacinda-ardern-joins-star-studded-auckland-writers-festival-line-up/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark for USA and Emma Rogers for the Tall Ferns will both made their senior team debuts at the Basketball World Cup qualifiers this week. Photosport Three of the biggest stars of USA women’s basketball share something special with a trio of inexperienced New Zealanders. Jade Kirisome and cousins Emma ... <a title="Tall Ferns newcomers make international debut alongside USA’s biggest names" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/tall-ferns-newcomers-make-international-debut-alongside-usas-biggest-names/" aria-label="Read more about Tall Ferns newcomers make international debut alongside USA’s biggest names">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Skyline Track near Wānaka. Department of Conservation A person has died on a popular hiking track near Wānaka. Emergency services were called to the Skyline Track, which runs along the ridgeline between Roys Peak and the Cardrona Valley, just before 3pm on Tuesday. The body was recovered by a helicopter. Police ... <a title="Person dies on popular walking track near Wānaka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/person-dies-on-popular-walking-track-near-wanaka/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies on popular walking track near Wānaka">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire ban has been declared for most of the Queenstown Lakes district. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A fire ban has been declared for most of the Queenstown Lakes district amid warnings of recent near misses. Firefighters and helicopters fought to control a vegetation fire near houses at Arthurs Point on ... <a title="Fire ban declared in Queenstown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/fire-ban-declared-in-queenstown/" aria-label="Read more about Fire ban declared in Queenstown">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps A person has been critically injured and others also hurt after a car hit a cafe in Auckland. Emergency crews were called to William Souter Street in Forrest Hill on the North Shore around 8.55am on Wednesday. A person was taken to hospital in a critical condition. St John ... <a title="Three people hurt after car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/three-people-hurt-after-car-crashes-into-cafe-on-aucklands-north-shore/" aria-label="Read more about Three people hurt after car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand UAS footage of RNZN Divers surveying the area around HMNZS Manawanui on the Southern Coast of Upulo as part of Op Resolution. New Zealand Defence Force Illegal diving and forced entry at the wreck of HMNZS Manawanui have prompted the Samoan government to increase surveillance of the navy vessel. The Royal ... <a title="Crackdown on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/crackdown-on-illegal-diving-at-manawanui-wreck/" aria-label="Read more about Crackdown on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck">Read more</a>
