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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is accused of murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A man found guilty of murdering a man whose body was dismembered has an extensive criminal history including introducing a 14-year-old girl to prostitution, taking her money and then administering her morphine and having sex with her, it ... <a title="Prostitution, underage sex and drugs: Michael Scott Rodgers’s criminal history revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/prostitution-underage-sex-and-drugs-michael-scott-rodgerss-criminal-history-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about Prostitution, underage sex and drugs: Michael Scott Rodgers’s criminal history revealed">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi A fire has broken out at a University of Auckland building. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed there had been a fire at the building on Short Street and several fire trucks were currently responding. “Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were notified of a fire in an office ... <a title="University of Auckland building on fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/university-of-auckland-building-on-fire/" aria-label="Read more about University of Auckland building on fire">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police in the Mt Albert street where a body was found. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A person has died after a suspected medical event on a Mt Albert street. Police are at the scene and a hearse has arrived to take the body away. A police spokesperson said the death is not suspicious. ... <a title="Death on road in Auckland’s Mt Albert not suspicious, police say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/death-on-road-in-aucklands-mt-albert-not-suspicious-police-say/" aria-label="Read more about Death on road in Auckland’s Mt Albert not suspicious, police say">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police in the Mt Albert street where a body was found. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A body has been found on a residential road in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert. Police are at the scene and an RNZ reporter said she can see a body on the roadway. Police officers have used ... <a title="Body found on road in Auckland’s Mt Albert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/body-found-on-road-in-aucklands-mt-albert/" aria-label="Read more about Body found on road in Auckland’s Mt Albert">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rakiura a female kākāpō is being livestreamed from her nest. SCREENSHOT A Department of Conservation (DoC) livestream of a nesting Kākāpo on a remote island off the coast of the South Island, has attracted international attention. Through a hidden camera, viewers can watch Rakiura as she raises her chick, who looks ... <a title="DoC’s Kākāpo livestream attracts international attention" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/docs-kakapo-livestream-attracts-international-attention/" aria-label="Read more about DoC’s Kākāpo livestream attracts international attention">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle. RNZ / Richard Tindiller An auditor-general’s report into Chatham Islands Council spending has found former chief executive Paul Eagle should not have been in control of a project to upgrade his own accommodation, after costs ballooned by more than $250,000. It also revealed ... <a title="Ex Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle apologises as audit exposes ‘excessive’ spending" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/ex-chatham-islands-council-chief-executive-paul-eagle-apologises-as-audit-exposes-excessive-spending/" aria-label="Read more about Ex Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle apologises as audit exposes ‘excessive’ spending">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The victim, Shulai Wang, 70, of China Supplied / Police Four people charged with manslaughter, over the death of a woman whose body was found in the water in Aukcland’s Gulf Harbour, have made arguments to have their charges dismissed. The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang wrapped in black plastic bags ... <a title="Four accused in Gulf Harbour body in bag case argue to have their manslaughter charges dismissed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/four-accused-in-gulf-harbour-body-in-bag-case-argue-to-have-their-manslaughter-charges-dismissed/" aria-label="Read more about Four accused in Gulf Harbour body in bag case argue to have their manslaughter charges dismissed">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is rumoured to be in the mix to join Dave Rennie’s coaching team at the All Blacks. PHOTOSPORT The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Fa’alogo Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone. On Wednesday afternoon, rumours spread rapidly that Umaga was set to ... <a title="‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/i-had-to-turn-my-phone-off-tana-umaga-on-all-blacks-coaching-speculation/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington ayor Andrew Little has got his three-year plan over the line. The triennium plan – the first by the council in nearly a decade – was adopted by majority vote on Thursday, 15 votes to three. Councillors Ray Chung, Tony Randle, and ... <a title="Wellington mayor Andrew Little gets three-year plan over the line" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/wellington-mayor-andrew-little-gets-three-year-plan-over-the-line/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington mayor Andrew Little gets three-year plan over the line">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke of the Blues is tackled during the round three Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies and Auckland Blues at GIO Stadium. Mark Nolan/Getty Images The Blues want a bigger slice of Auckland’s sporting crowd – and the club’s new chief executive believes they can close the gap with the ... <a title="Blues target bigger crowds in fan battle with Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/blues-target-bigger-crowds-in-fan-battle-with-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about Blues target bigger crowds in fan battle with Warriors">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Four of the government’s nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. People receiving Jobseeker benefits have increased significantly to 223,500 and education targets remain elusive. A target to reduce the number of households in emergency accommodation has been met well ahead of schedule, as has a goal ... <a title="The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/the-governments-targets-in-charts-employment-target-remains-elusive/" aria-label="Read more about The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice, and there are still questions over whether the party can be trusted by her rohe. On Tuesday, Kapa-Kingi was officially reinstated to Te Pāti Māori after ... <a title="Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/mariameno-kapa-kingi-unsure-if-future-lies-with-te-pati-maori-or-as-independent/" aria-label="Read more about Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent">Read more</a>
