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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction job are down 2.1 percent and manufacturing is down 1.6 percent. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro New Zealand had 1505 more filled jobs in February than same time a year earlier, Stats NZ data shows, but economists say that might be as good as it gets for a while. There were 2.35 ... <a title="Almost 8000 construction, manufacturing jobs gone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/almost-8000-construction-manufacturing-jobs-gone/" aria-label="Read more about Almost 8000 construction, manufacturing jobs gone">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ava Rail Bridge Pedestrian footbridge was removed as part of KiwiRail’s work to replace ageing infrastructure on the rail bridge. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Metlink is expressing concern as an increasing number of people have been trespassing on Wellington’s train tracks. Police were called to Lower Hutt around 7.10am on ... <a title="Concerning amount of people walking across Wellington train tracks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/concerning-amount-of-people-walking-across-wellington-train-tracks/" aria-label="Read more about Concerning amount of people walking across Wellington train tracks">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fixed-wing aircraft is used to drop fertiliser on a field. New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association Rising fuel and fertiliser costs due to the war in Iran are hitting agricultural aviators are farmers during one of the busiest times of year for applying fertiliser. Autumn usually sees a flurry of fertiliser ... <a title="Agricultural pilots increase farmer fees to cover rising fuel, fertiliser costs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/agricultural-pilots-increase-farmer-fees-to-cover-rising-fuel-fertiliser-costs/" aria-label="Read more about Agricultural pilots increase farmer fees to cover rising fuel, fertiliser costs">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There is currently no indication of fuel supply disruption, and fuel continues to flow normally into New Zealand. RNZ / Unsplash There has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update. Data released on Monday afternoon by ... <a title="Latest figures show increase in national fuel stocks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/latest-figures-show-increase-in-national-fuel-stocks/" aria-label="Read more about Latest figures show increase in national fuel stocks">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This morning BlueBridge extended cancellations until at least Tuesday evening. RNZ / Bill Hickman It’s been nine days since sailings were halted aboard the embattled BlueBridge ferry, Connemara due to a technical fault. This morning, BlueBridge extended cancellations with the ferry no longer expected to resume services until at least Tuesday ... <a title="Connemara cancellations will impact freight companies -Transport NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/connemara-cancellations-will-impact-freight-companies-transport-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Connemara cancellations will impact freight companies -Transport NZ">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wayne Brown said getting people out of their cars would help reduce congestion in busy metropolitan centres like Auckland. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says those struggling with soaring petrol prices should be taking public transport, not getting an extra $50 a week. Almost 150,000 workers with children ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Auckland mayor says government should promote public transport over driving" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/fuel-crisis-auckland-mayor-says-government-should-promote-public-transport-over-driving/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Auckland mayor says government should promote public transport over driving">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman checks in with her phone at various intervals along her 30-kilometre run route. As the video flashes back it shows her getting ready, putting on her running belt and shoes. On another account, a man speaks directly to the camera explaining what his next race will be. He’s training ... <a title="‘Stay in your lane’: Experts urge against following running influencer advice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/stay-in-your-lane-experts-urge-against-following-running-influencer-advice/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Stay in your lane’: Experts urge against following running influencer advice">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking – the cost. The illicit packets of cigarettes and bags of loose tobacco have none of the scary health warnings and carry no information about quitting. They are typically ... <a title="Open secret: Illicit cigarettes readily available in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/open-secret-illicit-cigarettes-readily-available-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Open secret: Illicit cigarettes readily available in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finley Melville Ives. www.photosport.nz Fin Melville Ives has made history by winning the freeski halfpipe Crystal Globe, crowned men’s World Cup series champion as New Zealand celebrated a triumphant end to the season. Compatriot Luke Harrold won the final event in Switzerland on Monday morning (US time) to clinch his first ... <a title="Injured Fin Melville-Ives wins halfpipe World Cup series crown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/injured-fin-melville-ives-wins-halfpipe-world-cup-series-crown/" aria-label="Read more about Injured Fin Melville-Ives wins halfpipe World Cup series crown">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It comes as food processors Watties and McCain plan to close some of their plants. Unsplash / Eduardo Soares There is currently no requirement for supermarkets to keep locally produced food on the shelves, with an advocacy group calling for change before it’s too late. Eat New Zealand has renewed calls ... <a title="Advocacy group calls for prioritisation of food security amid fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/advocacy-group-calls-for-prioritisation-of-food-security-amid-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Advocacy group calls for prioritisation of food security amid fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Fletcher was contacted by fearful local residents. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A councillor for the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is asking the council’s chief executive to investigate after an out-of-control party of teens left several injured. Teenagers ran for their lives, when trouble broke out on Phyllis Street on ... <a title="Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly Mt Albert party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/albert-eden-puketapapa-ward-councillor-christine-fletcher-promises-probe-into-unruly-mt-albert-party/" aria-label="Read more about Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly Mt Albert party">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Six in 10 (61 percent) of those surveyed said fuel was critical or very important to their ability to operate. Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses (SME) are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply. A pulse survey by MYOB of more than 230 SME ... <a title="Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/small-medium-businesses-on-high-alert-amid-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis">Read more</a>
