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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have been left feeling like “sitting ducks” as a proposed motorway threatens to cut through their neighbourhood. A preferred route for the new four-lane route linking Lower Hutt and Porirua, has been approved by NZTA Waka Kotahi. At peak times, the Petone to Granada road will shave off ... <a title="New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like ‘sitting ducks’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/new-lower-hutt-motorway-plan-leaves-residents-feeling-like-sitting-ducks/" aria-label="Read more about New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like ‘sitting ducks’">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In findings released on Monday, 83 percent of participants said they supported the move. Thibaut Durand / Hans Lucas via AFP There is escalating support for dental care to be absorbed by New Zealand’s public health system and to be made free for adults, new research shows. More than 1000 New ... <a title="Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/free-dental-care-receives-widespread-support-in-new-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some luck went his way in the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka. ... <a title="‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/very-pleased-luck-goes-lawsons-way-as-he-scores-more-f1-points/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marko Stamenic leads the All Whites on to Eden Park during the Fifa Series. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz A “flat” performance in front of their home fans and eight games since a win is not a cause for concern leading into the Football World Cup, according to former All White and ... <a title="Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/football-all-whites-seeking-statement-result-in-world-cup-build-up/" aria-label="Read more about Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The most recent figures showed there was 18.1 days of diesel with 28.3 days on the way. RNZ / Unsplash The latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies will be released on Monday, and farmers will be among those taking a keen interest. The figures available now – showing what fuel ... <a title="Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/latest-gauge-of-the-countrys-fuel-supplies-to-be-released-today/" aria-label="Read more about Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones was initially unapologetic about the plan, but after advice from his leader and the Prime Minister, the controversial clause is gone. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone There has been a U-turn on the most controversial part of the sweeping new Fisheries Bill, but keeping undersized catches wasn’t the ... <a title="Fisheries Bill enters murky waters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/fisheries-bill-enters-murky-waters/" aria-label="Read more about Fisheries Bill enters murky waters">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Buller’s Jamie Cleine will run for election for NZ First, the party has announced. RNZ / Nate McKinnon New Zealand First has revealed former Buller mayor Jamie Cleine will stand for the party in the West Coast-Tasman electorate, in November’s general election. Cleine lost the mayoralty in the October local elections ... <a title="NZ First announces former mayor as West Coast candidate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/nz-first-announces-former-mayor-as-west-coast-candidate/" aria-label="Read more about NZ First announces former mayor as West Coast candidate">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 party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/albert-eden-puketapapa-ward-councillor-christine-fletcher-promises-probe-into-unruly-party/" aria-label="Read more about Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly party">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bigger investors are looking for businesses that would be managed by someone else and return an annual profit of a least a million dollars. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Demand for businesses to buy remains high, with ABC Business Sales seeing a 28 percent increase in sales over the past year to a record ... <a title="Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/strong-demand-for-businesses-to-buy-but-some-sellers-holding-back/" aria-label="Read more about Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising cost of living is forcing many to withdrawal from KiwiSaver early. LDR / Alka Prasad Some KiwiSaver members are waiting months for their hardship withdrawal applications to be processed, as providers struggle with the volume. Withdrawals from the scheme for financial hardship reasons have increased significantly in recent years. In ... <a title="Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/money-how-long-are-kiwisaver-members-waiting-for-withdrawals/" aria-label="Read more about Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About 250 people are at an overnight vigil at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest the government’s plan to introduce move-on orders. RNZ / Russell Palmer Dozens of people are hunkering down overnight at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest move-on orders. About 250 people and 50 volunteers are at the ... <a title="Move on orders: Protesters hold overnight vigil in Wellington cathedral" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/move-on-orders-protesters-hold-overnight-vigil-in-wellington-cathedral/" aria-label="Read more about Move on orders: Protesters hold overnight vigil in Wellington cathedral">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate a goal against Wellington Phoenix. photosport Wellington Phoenix have been stunned 1-0 at home by the lowly Western Sydney Wanderers to end their hopes of winning the women’s A-League minor premiership. The listless defeat at Porirua Park on Sunday also leaves doubt over whether coach Bev Priestman’s ... <a title="Football: Wellington Phoenix stunned by lowly Western Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/football-wellington-phoenix-stunned-by-lowly-western-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Wellington Phoenix stunned by lowly Western Sydney">Read more</a>
