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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People struggling with fuel costs will be eligible for an extra $50 a week – if they qualify for the in-work tax credit. Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced the support package at Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. It would be available from April 7. Petrol prices in some locations have reached $4 ... <a title="Watch: $50 a week for some families as fuel crisis relief package unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/watch-50-a-week-for-some-families-as-fuel-crisis-relief-package-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: $50 a week for some families as fuel crisis relief package unveiled">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have laid several serious charges against a man connected to a religious organisation with links around the Pacific. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said a 45-year-old man would appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday. “Police executing search warrants have arrested one person from a ... <a title="Man from religious organisation with Pacific links charged with rape, strangulation, indecent assault" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/man-from-religious-organisation-with-pacific-links-charged-with-rape-strangulation-indecent-assault/" aria-label="Read more about Man from religious organisation with Pacific links charged with rape, strangulation, indecent assault">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Hollywood film starring Ryan Gosling is drawing attention for featuring the track ‘Pō Atarau‘, believed to be a 1992 recording by Turakina Māori Girls’ College Choir. Project Hail Mary, about a science teacher on a lone mission to save the Earth, topped the New Zealand box office on its opening ... <a title="‘I got goosebumps’ – Te reo Māori song in new Ryan Gosling blockbuster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/i-got-goosebumps-te-reo-maori-song-in-new-ryan-gosling-blockbuster/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I got goosebumps’ – Te reo Māori song in new Ryan Gosling blockbuster">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One person died and three were injured after the crash. Supplied / St John One person has died and three others are injured following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, about 2.30am. It involved two cars, one ... <a title="One dead, three injured after overnight crash in Palmerston North" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/one-dead-three-injured-after-overnight-crash-in-palmerston-north/" aria-label="Read more about One dead, three injured after overnight crash in Palmerston North">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People struggling with fuel costs will be eligible for an extra $50 a week – if they qualify for the in-work tax credit. Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced the support package at Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. It would be available from April 7 and eligibility would be expanded to an estimated ... <a title="Watch live: $50 a week for some families as fuel crisis relief package unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/watch-live-50-a-week-for-some-families-as-fuel-crisis-relief-package-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: $50 a week for some families as fuel crisis relief package unveiled">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The kaumātua involved in the kaupapa at Te Whare Mahara on 21 Ridout Street, Maeroa, Hamilton. Supplied The first kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia will soon open in Waikato. Around 4500 Māori are currently living with mate wareware, but that number is expected to almost triple – to ... <a title="First kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia to open in Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/first-kaupapa-maori-centre-for-those-living-with-dementia-to-open-in-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about First kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia to open in Waikato">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RBNZ governor says NZ is likely to see higher short-term inflation Rates could rise if there are effects on medium-term inflation or inflation expectations Economic growth likely to be dampened The Reserve Bank governor is warning of higher inflation and weaker economic growth due to the Middle East crisis. The Israel ... <a title="Watch live: Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman warns of higher inflation, lower growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/watch-live-reserve-bank-governor-anna-breman-warns-of-higher-inflation-lower-growth/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman warns of higher inflation, lower growth">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Mark Papalii It will be 100 days of hiked up fuel prices at the pump even if the conflict in the Middle East was to end today, according to government officials. Labour leader Chris Hipkins and finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds were briefed by officials from ... <a title="Fuel prices to stay high for at least 100 days, officials tell Labour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/fuel-prices-to-stay-high-for-at-least-100-days-officials-tell-labour/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel prices to stay high for at least 100 days, officials tell Labour">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are set to reveal the details of a support package aimed at helping Kiwis through the ongoing fuel cost crisis. Willis has hinted it would be targeted towards low- and middle-income families. There has been speculation it will involve adjustments to Working ... <a title="Live: Government’s fuel crisis relief package unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/live-governments-fuel-crisis-relief-package-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Government’s fuel crisis relief package unveiled">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Bluebridge ferry Connemara. RNZ / Bill Hickman Bluebridge has cancelled a further two days’ worth of sailings for one of its Cook Strait ferries due to a technical fault. The fault on the Connemara was found on Saturday and stopped sailing for the weekend. The company has now cancelled the ... <a title="Two days of sailing cancelled for one Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry amid technical fault" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/two-days-of-sailing-cancelled-for-one-bluebridge-cook-strait-ferry-amid-technical-fault/" aria-label="Read more about Two days of sailing cancelled for one Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry amid technical fault">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Airlines are comfortable there is currently a sufficient fuel supply, Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien says. Supplied/ Air NZ Air New Zealand says four return flights to Samoa for April and May have been cancelled because of rising fuel costs. The cancellations are part of scheduled changes that ... <a title="Air New Zealand cancels four return flights to Samoa as airlines call for clarity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/air-new-zealand-cancels-four-return-flights-to-samoa-as-airlines-call-for-clarity/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand cancels four return flights to Samoa as airlines call for clarity">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand James Langton was fined $35,000 when he appeared for sentencing at New Plymouth District Court. Supplied / Ministry of Justice An Ōpunake farmer who charged at a regional council staff member inspecting problems at his property has been told the courts will “not tolerate threats or intimidation” of people doing their ... <a title="Farmer who ‘charged’ council officer fined $35,000 for effluent discharges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/farmer-who-charged-council-officer-fined-35000-for-effluent-discharges/" aria-label="Read more about Farmer who ‘charged’ council officer fined $35,000 for effluent discharges">Read more</a>
