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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A hefty bill is bubbling up for Wellington, after decades of underinvestment in the city’s water infrastructure. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The local government minister has called Wellington’s mayor for an explanation of the huge water bills that residents are facing – and are forecast to hit almost $7000 a year ... <a title="Wellington water woes: ‘A price which is not in the plan’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/wellington-water-woes-a-price-which-is-not-in-the-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington water woes: ‘A price which is not in the plan’">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. 123RF More than four million New Zealanders are missing out on modern medicines languishing on Pharmac’s drug wish list. A new report commissioned by Medicines New Zealand – a group representing the pharmaceutical industry ... <a title="Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/dozens-of-modern-medicines-languish-on-pharmacs-drug-wish-list-for-years/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Several scams involved people depositing money through cryptocurrency ATMs. RNZ / Paris Ibell A woman who withdrew $31,500 from her bank account and gave it to a scammer is one of two recent cases that have sparked a warning from the Banking Ombudsman about cryptocurrency ATMs. Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden said ... <a title="Tens of thousands lost to crypto ATM scams, ombudsman says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/tens-of-thousands-lost-to-crypto-atm-scams-ombudsman-says/" aria-label="Read more about Tens of thousands lost to crypto ATM scams, ombudsman says">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ Stadium Christchurch. Christchurch City Council With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch just weeks away, the Crusaders are facing a significant shift – leaving behind a proven home fortress and adapting to life under a roof. While always intended as a temporary base, Apollo Projects Stadium ... <a title="Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/crusaders-prepare-for-move-to-indoor-te-kaha-one-new-zealand-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Those missing out on the government’s fuel package still face having to cut back on essentials to fill the petrol tank. File photo. RNZ / Nick Monro People who are not eligible for the government’s fuel relief package – including beneficiaries or those living in rural communities with no children – ... <a title="‘Uncaring and humiliating’ – fuel package leaves many drivers out in the cold" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/uncaring-and-humiliating-fuel-package-leaves-many-drivers-out-in-the-cold/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Uncaring and humiliating’ – fuel package leaves many drivers out in the cold">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections’ Commissioner of Custodial Services Leigh Marsh. Supplied / Corrections Allegations of bullying against one of the most senior staff at Corrections were raised more than a month ago. RNZ earlier revealed Corrections commissioner of custodial services Leigh Marsh was facing an employment investigation in relation to allegations of bullying. On ... <a title="Bullying allegations against senior Corrections staffer raised more than a month ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/bullying-allegations-against-senior-corrections-staffer-raised-more-than-a-month-ago/" aria-label="Read more about Bullying allegations against senior Corrections staffer raised more than a month ago">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at the Auckland District Custody Unit this morning. File photo. RNZ / Angus Dreaver An Auckland man has died after being arrested by police in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill this morning. Acting Auckland City District Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said a critical incident investigation was now ... <a title="Auckland man dies in police custody" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/auckland-man-dies-in-police-custody/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland man dies in police custody">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The two whio spotted by Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff. Supplied / Southern Lakes Sanctuary Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years. Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff spotted a pair of the endangered blue ducks on a recent trip to install a ... <a title="Endangered whio return to the Rees Valley after 50 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/endangered-whio-return-to-the-rees-valley-after-50-years/" aria-label="Read more about Endangered whio return to the Rees Valley after 50 years">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr scored her first international T20 century against South Africa in Christchurch. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The White Ferns had already won the T20 series against South Africa ahead of final game of the five match series in Christchurch and a 92-run win on Wednesday just emphasised their dominance. ... <a title="White Ferns win T20 dead rubber against South Africa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/white-ferns-win-t20-dead-rubber-against-south-africa/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns win T20 dead rubber against South Africa">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A supplied AI-generated image of what the Tūparikino Hub is expected to look like. Supplied A traditional symbol of connection will embrace visitors when they enter the arena at the $50 million Tūparikino Active Community Hub when it opens in New Plymouth racecourse in 2028. With groundworks and design work done ... <a title="Construction of $50 million New Plymouth sports hub to begin in May" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/construction-of-50-million-new-plymouth-sports-hub-to-begin-in-may/" aria-label="Read more about Construction of $50 million New Plymouth sports hub to begin in May">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are at risk of losing access to their own food, say experts. File photo. 123RF A plan is needed to ensure Aotearoa’s food production is protected, says Eat NZ. McCain announced yesterday it will close its Hastings frozen vegetable plant early next year. Wattie’s has also proposed stopping all ... <a title="‘We tend to lurch from crises to crises’ – call for national food security plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/we-tend-to-lurch-from-crises-to-crises-call-for-national-food-security-plan/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We tend to lurch from crises to crises’ – call for national food security plan">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the government’s proposed health and safety law changes will remove worker protections and risk another tragedy. Sonya Rockhouse, who lost her 21-year-old son Ben, and Anna ... <a title="Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/pike-river-mine-victims-families-fear-proposed-health-and-safety-law-changes-risk-another-tragedy/" aria-label="Read more about Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy">Read more</a>
