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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000 fighting a group of aggrieved dog owners in court. After a local board removed an off-leash dog area at Monte Cecilia Park in central Auckland, ... <a title="Auckland Council spends more than $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/auckland-council-spends-more-than-100000-in-legal-fight-over-off-leash-dog-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council spends more than $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The company had cars in Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Nelson. Supplied Users of car sharing service Mevo are gutted the company has gone into voluntary administration, saying it is a cost-effective and climate-conscious choice that has served them well for years. The Wellington-based company had cars in the capital as well ... <a title="Mevo car sharing service goes into voluntary administration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/mevo-car-sharing-service-goes-into-voluntary-administration/" aria-label="Read more about Mevo car sharing service goes into voluntary administration">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega has now re-appeared on the shipping schedule to enter Port Nelson next week. Supplied The former Interislander ferry Aratere has yet to come into Port Nelson for water and supplies, after its booking last week was cancelled. The ship, now called Vega, has been anchored in Tasman Bay, with ... <a title="Former Interislander ferry yet to arrive in Port Nelson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/former-interislander-ferry-yet-to-arrive-in-port-nelson/" aria-label="Read more about Former Interislander ferry yet to arrive in Port Nelson">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The change was introduced in 2025. (File photo) Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association An independent review says a decision to change electrical wiring rules condemned by some as deadly, is justified but leaves residual risks. Worksafe said this confirmed it was on a sound footing but the Electrical Inspectors ... <a title="Electrical rule change deemed ‘dangerous’ is justified, independent review finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/electrical-rule-change-deemed-dangerous-is-justified-independent-review-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Electrical rule change deemed ‘dangerous’ is justified, independent review finds">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000 fighting a group of aggrieved dog owners in court. After a local board removed an off-leash dog area at Monte Cecilia Park in central Auckland, ... <a title="Auckland Council spends over $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/auckland-council-spends-over-100000-in-legal-fight-over-off-leash-dog-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council spends over $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Jo Scott-Jones. Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners / supplied Rural GPs are already facing challenges because of [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/591089/fuel-cost-jumps-40-in-a-week-who-s-feeling-it-most rising fuel prices and some are stocking up on extra medical supplies. Ōpōtiki-based GP and clinical director of Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, Dr Jo Scott-Jones, has spoken to rural GPs ... <a title="Rural doctors say fuel crisis already impacting services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/rural-doctors-say-fuel-crisis-already-impacting-services/" aria-label="Read more about Rural doctors say fuel crisis already impacting services">Read more</a>
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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>
