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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died after a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Main North Road just after 1.30pm on Thursday. Five people were transported to hospital by ambulance with injuries ranging from moderate to serious, police said. One person ... <a title="One person dead following crash in Christchurch’s Belfast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/one-person-dead-following-crash-in-christchurchs-belfast/" aria-label="Read more about One person dead following crash in Christchurch’s Belfast">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant, his favourite stag and a roll of Kiwi Econet. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes A Southland farmer who invented edible bale netting has his eyes set on the international markets and the British royal family. Orepuki deer farmer, Grant Lightfoot is the creator of Kiwi-Econet, a non-polluting baleage netting that animals can eat, ... <a title="Southland farmer takes edible bale netting invention to Europe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/southland-farmer-takes-edible-bale-netting-invention-to-europe/" aria-label="Read more about Southland farmer takes edible bale netting invention to Europe">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MSD confirmed it reversed the original decision, after RNZ brought the case to its attention. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A Porirua family is frustrated and angry that it took months of back and forth with Work and Income – and a call to the media – to get an unwell man ... <a title="Porirua man granted Supported Living Payment after ongoing battle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/porirua-man-granted-supported-living-payment-after-ongoing-battle/" aria-label="Read more about Porirua man granted Supported Living Payment after ongoing battle">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The front is expected to bring “wet and windy weather whizzing through” some places, MetService said, but could also affect areas outside the yellow watch zone. Supplied/ MetService After last week’s battering more bad weather on the way and the Far North council is warning people to be extremely careful as ... <a title="Weather: More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/weather-more-heavy-rain-strong-wind-to-sweep-in-from-the-north/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The most up-to-date figures showed that there was 18.1 days of diesel in the country, with a further 28.3 days worth on ships bound for New Zealand. 123RF A rural fuel distributor says strict allocation rules at certain ports mean it is needing to prioritise distribution to those who need it ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Rural distributors forced to prioritse as certain ports introduce allocation rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/fuel-crisis-rural-distributors-forced-to-prioritse-as-certain-ports-introduce-allocation-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Rural distributors forced to prioritse as certain ports introduce allocation rules">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver contributions from employers and employees will increase. RNZ / Quin Tauetau 1 April is approaching – a day on which a host of rule changes take effect. This year, some additional shifts can make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings. Here are some that you ... <a title="From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/from-beststart-to-kiwisaver-changes-that-might-affect-your-wallet-on-1-april/" aria-label="Read more about From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have been left feeling like “sitting ducks” as a proposed motorway threatens to cut through their neighbourhood. A preferred route for the new four-lane route linking Lower Hutt and Porirua, has been approved by NZTA Waka Kotahi. At peak times, the Petone to Granada road will shave off ... <a title="New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like ‘sitting ducks’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/new-lower-hutt-motorway-plan-leaves-residents-feeling-like-sitting-ducks/" aria-label="Read more about New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like ‘sitting ducks’">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In findings released on Monday, 83 percent of participants said they supported the move. Thibaut Durand / Hans Lucas via AFP There is escalating support for dental care to be absorbed by New Zealand’s public health system and to be made free for adults, new research shows. More than 1000 New ... <a title="Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/free-dental-care-receives-widespread-support-in-new-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some luck went his way in the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka. ... <a title="‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/very-pleased-luck-goes-lawsons-way-as-he-scores-more-f1-points/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marko Stamenic leads the All Whites on to Eden Park during the Fifa Series. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz A “flat” performance in front of their home fans and eight games since a win is not a cause for concern leading into the Football World Cup, according to former All White and ... <a title="Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/football-all-whites-seeking-statement-result-in-world-cup-build-up/" aria-label="Read more about Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The most recent figures showed there was 18.1 days of diesel with 28.3 days on the way. RNZ / Unsplash The latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies will be released on Monday, and farmers will be among those taking a keen interest. The figures available now – showing what fuel ... <a title="Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/latest-gauge-of-the-countrys-fuel-supplies-to-be-released-today/" aria-label="Read more about Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones was initially unapologetic about the plan, but after advice from his leader and the Prime Minister, the controversial clause is gone. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone There has been a U-turn on the most controversial part of the sweeping new Fisheries Bill, but keeping undersized catches wasn’t the ... <a title="Fisheries Bill enters murky waters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/fisheries-bill-enters-murky-waters/" aria-label="Read more about Fisheries Bill enters murky waters">Read more</a>
