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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>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Walsh, the founder of the financial advice website Moneyhub, is halfway through an extensive business and pleasure trip through Europe, Africa, the US, and various stopovers in between, including Qatar. When I first spoke to him for this story, he was in Sierra Leone. By the time I got around ... <a title="Do you have travel plans this year? What you need to keep in mind" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/do-you-have-travel-plans-this-year-what-you-need-to-keep-in-mind/" aria-label="Read more about Do you have travel plans this year? What you need to keep in mind">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Neill has seen iconic New Zealand film Hunt for the Wilderpeople twice. The first time was its premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and the second was last night at a 10th anniversary screening in Auckland. “You had no idea what was going to happen there [at Sundance], whether ... <a title="Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Ten years of ‘the most New Zealand film ever made’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-ten-years-of-the-most-new-zealand-film-ever-made/" aria-label="Read more about Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Ten years of ‘the most New Zealand film ever made’">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rajinder was found guilty of murder following a High Court jury trial last year. RNZ The man who murdered Gurjit Singh at his Dunedin home will spend at least 17 years behind bars. The 35-year-old, known only as Rajinder, was jailed for life with a 17-and-a-half year non-parole period, when he ... <a title="Gurjit Singh murder: Rajinder sentenced to 17-year jail term" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/gurjit-singh-murder-rajinder-sentenced-to-17-year-jail-term/" aria-label="Read more about Gurjit Singh murder: Rajinder sentenced to 17-year jail term">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Allbirds footwear company was founded by former All Whites and Phoenix footballer Tim Brown but is now based in the US. Supplied New Zealand-founded but US-listed footwear company Allbirds is set to be bought by American Exchange Group, a brand management company known for acquiring under-performing consumer labels. Its US valuation ... <a title="Allbirds set to be bought by American Exchange Group" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/allbirds-set-to-be-bought-by-american-exchange-group/" aria-label="Read more about Allbirds set to be bought by American Exchange Group">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Thailand beauty pageant contestant is making waves on social media after busting out some bold dance moves on stage. Darathorn Yoothong, a professional dancer, made headlines around the world for going against the tide in the scene as fellow contestants stood swaying to the music in their spot during the ... <a title="Beauty pageant contestant breaks norm, busting out hectic moves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/beauty-pageant-contestant-breaks-norm-busting-out-hectic-moves/" aria-label="Read more about Beauty pageant contestant breaks norm, busting out hectic moves">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Insurer Vero’s annual SME Insurance Index indicates more than one in five (21 percent) businesses were not confident in their own business. 123RF Business confidence is under pressure, with nearly two-thirds of small- and medium-sized businesses experiencing a drop in revenue over the past year – with income down a quarter ... <a title="Business pressures mostly out of owners’ control – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/business-pressures-mostly-out-of-owners-control-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Business pressures mostly out of owners’ control – survey">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three power cables run across Cook Strait and Transpower would like to add a fourth. Supplied / Transpower Commerce Commission set to approve $1.14 billion replacement of the Cook Strait power cables National grid operator Transpower needs regulator approval to spend Current cables 35 years old, near end of life Transpower ... <a title="Commerce Commission receptive to $1.14 billion Cook Strait power cable request" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/commerce-commission-receptive-to-1-14-billion-cook-strait-power-cable-request/" aria-label="Read more about Commerce Commission receptive to $1.14 billion Cook Strait power cable request">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend. A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran McAnulty would amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow ... <a title="Restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/restrictions-on-good-friday-easter-sunday-alcohol-sales-could-be-gone-by-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about Restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekend">Read more</a>
