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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Chiefs take on the Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is 9.35pm. Chiefs: 1. Jared Proffit 2. Brodie McAlister 3. George Dyer 4. Josh Lord 5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi 6. Samipeni Finau 7. Luke Jacobson (c) 8. Simon Parker 9. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Western Force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/live-super-rugby-pacific-chiefs-v-western-force/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Western Force">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson experienced a frustrating day in Japanese GP qualifying. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson will provisionally start 14th on the grid for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, after a frustrating day at the Suzuka Circuit. Lawson got through the first qualifying session comfortably, finishing with the 11th-fastest lap, with the top ... <a title="Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/formula-1-kiwi-liam-lawson-to-start-14th-on-japanese-grand-prix-grid/" aria-label="Read more about Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cure Kids chief executive Frances Soutter. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Cure Kids warns 60,000 children in New Zealand each year are admitted to hospital with a preventable disease. It is calling for the government to take action, following the release of the fifth State of Child Health report on Friday. The ... <a title="60,000 children admitted to hospital with preventable diseases each year, Cure Kids warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/60000-children-admitted-to-hospital-with-preventable-diseases-each-year-cure-kids-warns/" aria-label="Read more about 60,000 children admitted to hospital with preventable diseases each year, Cure Kids warns">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police chose Habitat For Humanity as a suitable charity. NZ Police A local charity will benefit from stolen property, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court last week. Last year, police identified a pattern of late-night burglaries at residential construction sites in Rangiora and Rolleston between ... <a title="Stolen property donated to charity after North Canterbury thief convicted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/stolen-property-donated-to-charity-after-north-canterbury-thief-convicted/" aria-label="Read more about Stolen property donated to charity after North Canterbury thief convicted">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on the Fijian Drua at Eden Park. “The Drua are a dangerous side when you give them space. They play with a lot of flair and confidence, so for us it’s about being accurate, controlling the tempo and making good ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Fijian Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/live-super-rugby-pacific-blues-v-fijian-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Fijian Drua">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dual British or Irish New Zealanders have no exemption to the new UK border rule. RNZ /Gill Bonnett The Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill has been debated in Parliament for the first time. The government bill, which would amend the Immigration Act, is being shepherded by National MP and Minister ... <a title="The House: Immigration changes to protect migrants but expand deportation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/the-house-immigration-changes-to-protect-migrants-but-expand-deportation/" aria-label="Read more about The House: Immigration changes to protect migrants but expand deportation">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The study was still in its early stages, but its aim was to deliver a wide range of protection against the flu, Covid and other diseases. 123rf.com A single vaccine to protect against several diseases would be convenient and according to one study it may also be possible. Stanford University School ... <a title="One vaccine, many diseases: The study trying to find universal protection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/one-vaccine-many-diseases-the-study-trying-to-find-universal-protection/" aria-label="Read more about One vaccine, many diseases: The study trying to find universal protection">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About eight firefighters were still extinguishing the fire, a FENZ spokesperson said (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Two people have been injured in a house fire in Christchurch Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a roof on fire at a property on Wairakei Road shortly before 3pm. A St ... <a title="Two people injured in a house fire in Burnside, Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/two-people-injured-in-a-house-fire-in-burnside-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Two people injured in a house fire in Burnside, Christchurch">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Hurricanes take on the Reds at Wellington Regional Stadium. Kickoff is at 4.35pm. Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Caleb Delany 5. Warner Dearns 6. Devan Flanders 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (cc) 8. Peter Lakai 9. Cam Roigard ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Queensland Reds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/live-super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-v-queensland-reds/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Queensland Reds">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis icon Kieran Foran has been named coach of NRL team the Manly Sea Eagles. Photosport Famed Kiwis playmaker Kieran Foran has been named interim coach of the Manly Sea Eagles for the rest of the season, after the NRL club sacked Anthony Seibold on Friday. Foran, 35, retired from top ... <a title="Kieran Foran appointed Manly Sea Eagles head coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/kieran-foran-appointed-manly-sea-eagles-head-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Kieran Foran appointed Manly Sea Eagles head coach">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Anna McKessar was putting her children to bed just before 10pm when a group of screaming teens came running towards her home. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins Local residents had been growing frustrated by several out-of-control parties at two Mt Albert properties, before a violent incident last night left multiple people ... <a title="‘I was really worried’: Local recounts Mt Albert party violence that sent four to hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/i-was-really-worried-local-recounts-mt-albert-party-violence-that-sent-four-to-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I was really worried’: Local recounts Mt Albert party violence that sent four to hospital">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Around a third of Gisborne vape stores subject to compliance checks last year were found to have broken the rules. Of the 18 stores subject to controlled purchase operations (CPO), four failed for selling to minors and three failed for other reasons, including the sale of disposable vapes. The results, ... <a title="Gisborne vape sales crackdown: One-third of stores tested broke law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/gisborne-vape-sales-crackdown-one-third-of-stores-tested-broke-law/" aria-label="Read more about Gisborne vape sales crackdown: One-third of stores tested broke law">Read more</a>
