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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When Ian and Esmee Rowden were considering what to do as they approached retirement, vintage cars came to mind for Ian. “Well, why not?” Esmee replied. The pair, now in their 80s, are no strangers to epic journeys — including when Ian proposed to her 50 years ago in Papua New ... <a title="Couple’s old car journeys come to a close with generous donation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/couples-old-car-journeys-come-to-a-close-with-generous-donation/" aria-label="Read more about Couple’s old car journeys come to a close with generous donation">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If there was ever a traditional career path for musicians, it’s long since ceased to exist. Nowadays anything goes, from TikTok to touring, or in the case of Avalon Emerson, making a name as an international DJ before pivoting to indie pop. It’s a process that involved learning to sing, and ... <a title="DJ-turned-pop musician Avalon Emerson delivers stadium-sized new album" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/dj-turned-pop-musician-avalon-emerson-delivers-stadium-sized-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about DJ-turned-pop musician Avalon Emerson delivers stadium-sized new album">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finland’s Ryan Mahuta and All Whites’ Ben Old. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites need to take off the handbrake and rediscover their heart and courage. That is the assessment from senior players and the coach after a 2-0 loss to Finland on Friday night in the Fifa Series in ... <a title="‘Handbrake’ holding All Whites back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/handbrake-holding-all-whites-back/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Handbrake’ holding All Whites back">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A young māmā from East Auckland says the reforms feel like “profit over people”. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities. A young māmā from East Auckland says the reforms feel ... <a title="Communities push back against government’s proposed alcohol reforms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/communities-push-back-against-governments-proposed-alcohol-reforms/" aria-label="Read more about Communities push back against government’s proposed alcohol reforms">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Board games are having a resurgence despite the popularity of online gaming. Thomas Buchholz / Unsplash A sector of gamers are trading in their consoles and visual effects for real live company, turning to a centuries-old social version of entertainment In a world where digital spaces seem to have taken over ... <a title="Dice before digital – the board games revolution" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/dice-before-digital-the-board-games-revolution/" aria-label="Read more about Dice before digital – the board games revolution">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mt Albert on Friday evening. 123RF Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mount Albert on Friday evening. St John said it was called to the Auckland suburb at 9.24pm. It responded with eight vehicles, including three critical care units, ... <a title="Four people in hospital after ‘violent’ incident in Mt Albert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/four-people-in-hospital-after-violent-incident-in-mt-albert/" aria-label="Read more about Four people in hospital after ‘violent’ incident in Mt Albert">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as the Warriors take on Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Kickoff is at 8pm. For just the fourth time in their history, the Warriors sit atop the table, with three big wins from their first three outings of the 2026 season. They still ... <a title="NRL: Warriors v Wests Tigers at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/nrl-warriors-v-wests-tigers-at-go-media-mt-smart-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Warriors v Wests Tigers at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Ben Old against Finland at Eden Park. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites lost 2-0 to Finland in their penultimate home game before Football World Cup during the FIFA Series game at Eden Park on Friday night. This was the first time a European men’s football team had ... <a title="All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/all-whites-v-finland-at-eden-park-fifa-series/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ A technical issue led to the last 20 minutes of Moana Pasifika’s clash with the Highlanders not broadcast to audiences. With the score at 39-19 in favour of the visitors, the lights and broadcast went out in Albany. Perhaps a fortunate thing for Moana fans who were ... <a title="Moana Pasifika v Otago Highlanders – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/moana-pasifika-v-otago-highlanders-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Pasifika v Otago Highlanders – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Antoine Richard was last seen on 21 March. Supplied / NZ Police Police are continuing their search for Antoine Richard, who has been reported missing from Cromwell. The 21-year-old was last on Saturday, 21 March around 11.45pm at the Victoria Arms Hotel on the corner of Achil Street and Melmore Terrace. ... <a title="Police step up search for missing Cromwell man Antoine Richard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/police-step-up-search-for-missing-cromwell-man-antoine-richard/" aria-label="Read more about Police step up search for missing Cromwell man Antoine Richard">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Floodwaters at Ōakura after the January storm. (File photo) Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board A retired Northland couple’s home has been damaged by flooding once again while still being repaired following the January storm. Linda and Roger Kelsall, both 80, had only just moved back into their Ōakura home before Thursday’s ... <a title="Northland couple’s home flooded again while still being repaired from January storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/northland-couples-home-flooded-again-while-still-being-repaired-from-january-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Northland couple’s home flooded again while still being repaired from January storm">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Heavy rain and winds continue as a deep sub-tropical low continues to make its way across the country, particularly from Northland to Bay of Plenty. A period of large northeast waves is also expected with strong to gale-force winds. Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei remains under a ... <a title="As it happened: More rain, gales for upper North Island, parts of South" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/as-it-happened-more-rain-gales-for-upper-north-island-parts-of-south/" aria-label="Read more about As it happened: More rain, gales for upper North Island, parts of South">Read more</a>
