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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid boosters would no longer be routinely recommended for many people. (File photo) AFP Health NZ has changed its advice on Covid-19 vaccinations, saying most healthy people aged 30-64 no longer need regular boosters. But there were exceptions and anyone who wanted or needed a booster could still have a free ... <a title="Health NZ changes advice on Covid-19 vaccinations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/health-nz-changes-advice-on-covid-19-vaccinations/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ changes advice on Covid-19 vaccinations">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaiārahi ferry. File photo. Supplied / Regan Ingley Crew on the Kaiārahi did not know a passenger was missing until they found his car. A search is underway for a person that went overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait overnight. A KiwiRail spokesperson said the incident happened from ... <a title="Car left on Interislander ferry first clue person went overboard in Cook Strait" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/car-left-on-interislander-ferry-first-clue-person-went-overboard-in-cook-strait/" aria-label="Read more about Car left on Interislander ferry first clue person went overboard in Cook Strait">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns expressed about post code lottery for patient care Health NZ says it’s filling gaps at the department using staff from around the country, and recruiting new specialists Doctors at a regional hospital are warning ... <a title="Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/last-doctors-at-palmerston-north-hospitals-gastroenterology-service-to-leave/" aria-label="Read more about Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Everybody’s Theatre in Ōpunake, with trust chair Kim Gatenby under the awning. RNZ / Robin Martin When Everybody’s Theatre in Ōpunake put out an emergency call after its projector broke down, it appears “everyone” wanted to help out. With a repair bill of $18,000, the coastal Taranaki cinema faced months out ... <a title="Everyone pitches in to rescue Everybody’s Theatre in Taranaki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/everyone-pitches-in-to-rescue-everybodys-theatre-in-taranaki/" aria-label="Read more about Everyone pitches in to rescue Everybody’s Theatre in Taranaki">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new whare for whānau and residents has opened at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence. Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi offers therapeutic care for up to eight boys aged between 12 and 17 who are in state care. But now residents and their families will have a place to meet, learn and heal ... <a title="New whare opens at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/new-whare-opens-at-barnardos-christchurch-care-residence/" aria-label="Read more about New whare opens at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf returned from his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament against Tigers. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks Kickoff 4pm, Sunday, 5 April Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stuck with an unchanged starting line-up to face Cronulla Sharks in ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors keep faith with starters that lost to Wests Tigers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/nrl-nz-warriors-keep-faith-with-starters-that-lost-to-wests-tigers/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors keep faith with starters that lost to Wests Tigers">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Torty the tortoise sits next to a story about her at Te Papa. TE PAPA / SUPPLIED A grand old dame who survived World War I and emigrated from Europe to New Zealand with a Kiwi solider has made a surprise visit to Te Papa to see an exhibition which tells ... <a title="Torty the tortoise, who survived World War I, sees Te Papa exhibit which tells her story" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/torty-the-tortoise-who-survived-world-war-i-sees-te-papa-exhibit-which-tells-her-story/" aria-label="Read more about Torty the tortoise, who survived World War I, sees Te Papa exhibit which tells her story">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ had a $315m discrepancy between forecast and actual capital spending in the first quarter of 2025-26. RNZ / Samantha Gee Health New Zealand (HNZ) is struggling to build new hospital projects, partly because staffing cuts have slowed down procurement activities, according to a newly-released report. HNZ is headed into ... <a title="Hospital builds: Health NZ ‘significantly underspending its capital expenditure’ – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/hospital-builds-health-nz-significantly-underspending-its-capital-expenditure-report/" aria-label="Read more about Hospital builds: Health NZ ‘significantly underspending its capital expenditure’ – report">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The puppies were taken out of a pillowcase and thrown into the Whakatāne River. File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Two young men allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River and posted the video to social media last night. A 19-year-old man has been charged with cruelty to ... <a title="‘Unacceptable in any form’: Whakatāne puppy drowning video streamed to social media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/unacceptable-in-any-form-whakatane-puppy-drowning-video-streamed-to-social-media/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Unacceptable in any form’: Whakatāne puppy drowning video streamed to social media">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Indah, an Asian fishing cat at Hamilton Zoo, was euthanised at the age of 13. HAMILTON ZOO / SUPPLIED Hamilton Zoo has announced the death of one of its Asian fishing cats, Indah. Indah was 13-years-old and had been living with arthritis for some time prior to being euthanised on Tuesday ... <a title="Hamilton Zoo announces death of elderly Asian fishing cat, Indah" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/hamilton-zoo-announces-death-of-elderly-asian-fishing-cat-indah/" aria-label="Read more about Hamilton Zoo announces death of elderly Asian fishing cat, Indah">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Retail is more concerned about the exchange rate than other sectors, ANZ’s chief economist says. RNZ Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the implications of the war in Iran, mirroring last week’s consumer confidence survey. The ANZ Bank’s monthly business survey shows confidence fell 26-points in March to ... <a title="‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/unsettling-times-for-businesses-as-confidence-falls/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Aged Care Association says the government has promoted care in the home as the more compassionate and cost-effective option for older people – but workers are covering hidden costs. 123RF Aged care advocates say the fuel crisis has exposed a longstanding problem, with home-based care only cheaper on paper because ... <a title="Home-based care only cheaper because carers cover costs, Aged Care Association says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/home-based-care-only-cheaper-because-carers-cover-costs-aged-care-association-says/" aria-label="Read more about Home-based care only cheaper because carers cover costs, Aged Care Association says">Read more</a>
