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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis are turning to livestreaming for income and promotion. Screenshot / TikTok It’s 9am on a Thursday as the rain hammers rooftops and a strong wind shakes down leaves. Inside, Tasha Langi is busily preparing an order and chatting away with an audience of 64 on her phone screen. “Do you ... <a title="Artists, small businesses embrace TikTok livestreams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/artists-small-businesses-embrace-tiktok-livestreams/" aria-label="Read more about Artists, small businesses embrace TikTok livestreams">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand OK, now the movies are cooking again. Despite appearances to the contrary, the wildly unpredictable new A24 film The Drama is anything but a traditional romantic comedy, even if it tangles with modern love in darkly funny ways. It’s not called The Drama for nothing. . VVS Films Norwegian arthouse director ... <a title="The Drama is a dark rom-com with a controversial twist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/the-drama-is-a-dark-rom-com-with-a-controversial-twist/" aria-label="Read more about The Drama is a dark rom-com with a controversial twist">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The new report highlights progress and persistent gaps in the country’s medicines system. File photo. CC BY-NC 2.0 Gatis Gribusts Pharmac needs more staff and a bigger operational budget to speed-up decisions on drug funding, say patient advocates. In a report released today, the agency has been criticised for a focus ... <a title="Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/pharmac-needs-more-staff-and-money-to-speed-up-drug-funding-decision-advocates/" aria-label="Read more about Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The newest section of motorway between Auckland and Northland, which opened in 2023, connects Pūhoi to Warkworth. The next stage will continue to Te Hana, north of Wellsford. Supplied / NZTA Waka Kotahi A return trip between Auckland and Whangārei could cost drivers $14.20 in tolls, if a proposal for the ... <a title="Road tolls: Driving from Auckland to Northland and back could cost drivers $14.20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/road-tolls-driving-from-auckland-to-northland-and-back-could-cost-drivers-14-20/" aria-label="Read more about Road tolls: Driving from Auckland to Northland and back could cost drivers $14.20">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A section of a central Auckland street has been blocked after a car caught fire. The blaze in a hatchback vehicle happened outside the ferry terminal building on Wednesday evening. Firefighters had extinguished the flames and were monitoring the car. Firefighters at the scene in Auckland’s CBD. EDWARD GAY / RNZ ... <a title="Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/section-of-central-auckland-road-blocked-following-car-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some older people are being forced to leave their communities to receive care, say advocates. File photo. Unsplash/ Ina Ramos West Coast families are being left to manage complex health needs at home because of a shortage of aged care beds, the Aged Care Association says. The association is calling on ... <a title="West Coast families forced to manage complex health needs at home – Aged Care Association" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/west-coast-families-forced-to-manage-complex-health-needs-at-home-aged-care-association/" aria-label="Read more about West Coast families forced to manage complex health needs at home – Aged Care Association">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr plays a shot on the way to her century. Marty Melville A stunning unbeaten century by White Ferns skipper Amelia Kerr has led her side to a record successful chase against South Africa at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Kerr clobbered 179 as the White Ferns chased down their ... <a title="White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr steers epic chase" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/white-ferns-captain-amelia-kerr-steers-epic-chase/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr steers epic chase">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was put forward by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has passed its third and final reading at Parliament. The bill amends the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open ... <a title="Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading in Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/bill-to-ease-holiday-alcohol-restrictions-passes-final-reading-in-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading in Parliament">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Antoine Richard, 21, went missing from Cromwell. Supplied / NZ Police A body has been found in a central Otago lake during the search for missing French national Antoine Richard. Richard, 21, was last seen on 21 March, about 11.45pm at the Victoria Arms Hotel on the corner of Achil St ... <a title="Body found in central Otago lake during search for missing French national Antoine Richard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/body-found-in-central-otago-lake-during-search-for-missing-french-national-antoine-richard/" aria-label="Read more about Body found in central Otago lake during search for missing French national Antoine Richard">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions on public holidays has passed in its third and final reading at Parliament – and could be passed into law in time for this Easter weekend. It is possible it may receive royal assent on Thursday, ... <a title="Bill to ease restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales passes final reading" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/bill-to-ease-restrictions-on-good-friday-easter-sunday-alcohol-sales-passes-final-reading/" aria-label="Read more about Bill to ease restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales passes final reading">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Enhanced data management will be “essential to building and maintaining public trust and confidence”, say official police documents. File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A rush to deliver police new powers has not been matched by promised government funding for the technology needed to carry out those powers. Police need two ... <a title="New police powers: No new money for vital technology" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/new-police-powers-no-new-money-for-vital-technology/" aria-label="Read more about New police powers: No new money for vital technology">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Waters will kick in from July next year. 123rf The Waitaki District Council has been welcomed back into the Southern Waters partnership it abandoned last year. The council announced its plans to team up with Central Otago, Clutha and Gore district councils again to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater ... <a title="Waitaki council welcomed back into water partnership it abandoned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/waitaki-council-welcomed-back-into-water-partnership-it-abandoned/" aria-label="Read more about Waitaki council welcomed back into water partnership it abandoned">Read more</a>
