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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at the Auckland District Custody Unit this morning. File photo. RNZ / Angus Dreaver An Auckland man has died after being arrested by police in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill this morning. Acting Auckland City District Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said a critical incident investigation was now ... <a title="Auckland man dies in police custody" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/auckland-man-dies-in-police-custody/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland man dies in police custody">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The two whio spotted by Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff. Supplied / Southern Lakes Sanctuary Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years. Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff spotted a pair of the endangered blue ducks on a recent trip to install a ... <a title="Endangered whio return to the Rees Valley after 50 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/endangered-whio-return-to-the-rees-valley-after-50-years/" aria-label="Read more about Endangered whio return to the Rees Valley after 50 years">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr scored her first international T20 century against South Africa in Christchurch. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The White Ferns had already won the T20 series against South Africa ahead of final game of the five match series in Christchurch and a 92-run win on Wednesday just emphasised their dominance. ... <a title="White Ferns win T20 dead rubber against South Africa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/white-ferns-win-t20-dead-rubber-against-south-africa/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns win T20 dead rubber against South Africa">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A supplied AI-generated image of what the Tūparikino Hub is expected to look like. Supplied A traditional symbol of connection will embrace visitors when they enter the arena at the $50 million Tūparikino Active Community Hub when it opens in New Plymouth racecourse in 2028. With groundworks and design work done ... <a title="Construction of $50 million New Plymouth sports hub to begin in May" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/construction-of-50-million-new-plymouth-sports-hub-to-begin-in-may/" aria-label="Read more about Construction of $50 million New Plymouth sports hub to begin in May">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are at risk of losing access to their own food, say experts. File photo. 123RF A plan is needed to ensure Aotearoa’s food production is protected, says Eat NZ. McCain announced yesterday it will close its Hastings frozen vegetable plant early next year. Wattie’s has also proposed stopping all ... <a title="‘We tend to lurch from crises to crises’ – call for national food security plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/we-tend-to-lurch-from-crises-to-crises-call-for-national-food-security-plan/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We tend to lurch from crises to crises’ – call for national food security plan">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the government’s proposed health and safety law changes will remove worker protections and risk another tragedy. Sonya Rockhouse, who lost her 21-year-old son Ben, and Anna ... <a title="Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/pike-river-mine-victims-families-fear-proposed-health-and-safety-law-changes-risk-another-tragedy/" aria-label="Read more about Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand JTC Viticulture machinery in operation. Supplied The rural sector says it is being challenged by soaring diesel prices, the likes of which one operator says it has never seen before. JTC Viticulture in Marlborough is partway through a busy grape harvest, with 14 harvesting machines and 28 tractors running 24 hours ... <a title="‘Staggering’: Diesel prices changing several times a week, always up – grape farmer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/staggering-diesel-prices-changing-several-times-a-week-always-up-grape-farmer/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Staggering’: Diesel prices changing several times a week, always up – grape farmer">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mel Schilling emerged as one of Australia’s most recognisable relationship experts on Australian (and New Zealand) television. On Tuesday, she died of bowel cancer at the age of 54. As a judge on the hit reality show Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS), she was known for her sharp insight and ... <a title="Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling remembered as ‘amazing’ and ‘radiant’ after bowel cancer death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/married-at-first-sight-expert-mel-schilling-remembered-as-amazing-and-radiant-after-bowel-cancer-death/" aria-label="Read more about Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling remembered as ‘amazing’ and ‘radiant’ after bowel cancer death">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual link in the Chrirstchurch District Court. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man linked to a religious organisation who is facing charges including rape and strangulation will keep his name secret for now. The 45-year-old was granted interim name suppression when he appeared via audio-visual ... <a title="Man from religious organisation charged with rape keeps identity suppressed for now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/man-from-religious-organisation-charged-with-rape-keeps-identity-suppressed-for-now/" aria-label="Read more about Man from religious organisation charged with rape keeps identity suppressed for now">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A car wreckers is on fire in Upper Hutt. Wellington Fire and Emergency Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at a wreckers yard in Upper Hutt, but will still be there for some time. Shift manager Murray Dunbar said they were called to the scene on Goodshed Road at 1.30pm, and at ... <a title="Fire at wreckers yard in Upper Hutt extinguished, roads remain closed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fire-at-wreckers-yard-in-upper-hutt-extinguished-roads-remain-closed/" aria-label="Read more about Fire at wreckers yard in Upper Hutt extinguished, roads remain closed">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential. Northland Regional Council data shows rain everywhere but the southern half of the Kaipara District. What’s the weather looking like at your place? Email us iwitness@rnz.co.nz The MetService red heavy ... <a title="Live: 36-hour heavy rain warnings begin in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/live-36-hour-heavy-rain-warnings-begin-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Live: 36-hour heavy rain warnings begin in Northland">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Axing humanitarian appeal rights for temporary visa holders will potentially harm children caught in the crosshairs, legal experts say. RNZ Alarm bells are sounding about harsh reductions in appeal rights for migrants which could lead to families being separated by deportation. Overseas right-wing sentiment, reporting of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) ... <a title="Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fears-for-nz-children-in-harsh-immigration-crackdown/" aria-label="Read more about Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown">Read more</a>
