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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mel Schilling emerged as one of Australia’s most recognisable relationship experts on Australian (and New Zealand) television. On Tuesday, she died of bowel cancer at the age of 54. As a judge on the hit reality show Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS), she was known for her sharp insight and ... <a title="Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling remembered as ‘amazing’ and ‘radiant’ after bowel cancer death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/married-at-first-sight-expert-mel-schilling-remembered-as-amazing-and-radiant-after-bowel-cancer-death/" aria-label="Read more about Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling remembered as ‘amazing’ and ‘radiant’ after bowel cancer death">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual link in the Chrirstchurch District Court. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man linked to a religious organisation who is facing charges including rape and strangulation will keep his name secret for now. The 45-year-old was granted interim name suppression when he appeared via audio-visual ... <a title="Man from religious organisation charged with rape keeps identity suppressed for now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/man-from-religious-organisation-charged-with-rape-keeps-identity-suppressed-for-now/" aria-label="Read more about Man from religious organisation charged with rape keeps identity suppressed for now">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A car wreckers is on fire in Upper Hutt. Wellington Fire and Emergency Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at a wreckers yard in Upper Hutt, but will still be there for some time. Shift manager Murray Dunbar said they were called to the scene on Goodshed Road at 1.30pm, and at ... <a title="Fire at wreckers yard in Upper Hutt extinguished, roads remain closed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fire-at-wreckers-yard-in-upper-hutt-extinguished-roads-remain-closed/" aria-label="Read more about Fire at wreckers yard in Upper Hutt extinguished, roads remain closed">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential. Northland Regional Council data shows rain everywhere but the southern half of the Kaipara District. What’s the weather looking like at your place? Email us iwitness@rnz.co.nz The MetService red heavy ... <a title="Live: 36-hour heavy rain warnings begin in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/live-36-hour-heavy-rain-warnings-begin-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Live: 36-hour heavy rain warnings begin in Northland">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Axing humanitarian appeal rights for temporary visa holders will potentially harm children caught in the crosshairs, legal experts say. RNZ Alarm bells are sounding about harsh reductions in appeal rights for migrants which could lead to families being separated by deportation. Overseas right-wing sentiment, reporting of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) ... <a title="Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fears-for-nz-children-in-harsh-immigration-crackdown/" aria-label="Read more about Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is off contract with the Warriors at the end of this season. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster hasn’t completely given up hope of retaining superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck beyond this season. The veteran wing’s future at the club has been up in the air since last year, when ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors still hope to retain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with contract extension" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/nrl-nz-warriors-still-hope-to-retain-roger-tuivasa-sheck-with-contract-extension/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors still hope to retain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with contract extension">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding around Ngunguru Road, east of Whangārei in January this year. RNZ / Susan Edmunds Whangārei District Council is advising anyone who doesn’t feel safe ahead of more heavy rain in the region to leave their homes now, before the red weather warning kicks in. MetService has upgraded its rain warning ... <a title="Anyone worried about looming Northland storm should act early, Whangārei Council urges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/anyone-worried-about-looming-northland-storm-should-act-early-whangarei-council-urges/" aria-label="Read more about Anyone worried about looming Northland storm should act early, Whangārei Council urges">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected to start later this afternoon – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential. Northland Regional Council data shows rain everywhere but the southern half of the Kaipara District. The wettest place so far is Weta, on the east ... <a title="Live: Rain begins ahead of red warning for Northland, severe weather for upper North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/live-rain-begins-ahead-of-red-warning-for-northland-severe-weather-for-upper-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Rain begins ahead of red warning for Northland, severe weather for upper North Island">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year. No-cause evictions would also be scrapped, and a rental Warrant of Fitness and register of landlords and property ... <a title="Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/greens-promise-to-cap-rent-rises-at-2-percent-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tongariro on Saturday 8 November 2025, a few hours after the fire broke out. Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts A vehicle losing its rear wheel and dragging its undercarriage along the road sparked the fire which swept through 3000 hectares of Tongariro National Park in November. A fire investigation report released under ... <a title="Cause of massive Tongariro National Park fire discovered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/cause-of-massive-tongariro-national-park-fire-discovered/" aria-label="Read more about Cause of massive Tongariro National Park fire discovered">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A car wreckers is on fire in Upper Hutt. Wellington Fire and Emergency Firefighters are responding to a fire at a wreckers yard in Upper Hutt. Shift manager Murray Dunbar said they were called at 1.30pm, and there were 13 trucks in attendance. The wreckers is near the intersection of Blenheim ... <a title="Fire at wreckers yard in Upper Hutt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fire-at-wreckers-yard-in-upper-hutt/" aria-label="Read more about Fire at wreckers yard in Upper Hutt">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders actively think about their financial situation, with 63 percent considering their position at least weekly. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has found just 28 percent of New Zealanders have accessed financial advice in the past 12 months, with some groups significantly under-represented. The regulator’s review ... <a title="Few Kiwis accessing financial advice, many unsure where to start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/few-kiwis-accessing-financial-advice-many-unsure-where-to-start/" aria-label="Read more about Few Kiwis accessing financial advice, many unsure where to start">Read more</a>
