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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less on vapes each year, according to an analysis of bank transactions by Dot Loves Data. Eighteen to 24-year-olds spent $90 million on vape products throughout ... <a title="Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/under-35s-buying-less-vapes-could-be-result-of-tighter-regulations/" aria-label="Read more about Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The primary teachers’ union is angry that the government is offering pay rises to teachers on individual employment agreements. Education Minister Erica Stanford said from Wednesday, schools could offer staff on individual agreements a 2.5 percent pay rise from 20 March, with a further 2.1 percent on 28 January ... <a title="Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/primary-teachers-union-angry-over-government-offering-individual-pay-rises/" aria-label="Read more about Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cathedral Square was badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Frank Film A long-awaited plan for an upgrade to Christchurch’s Cathedral Square will go to the public in coming months, Christchurch City Council says. Council staff briefed mayor Phil Mauger and councillors on concept design work for the city’s traditional centre on ... <a title="Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/cathedral-square-upgrade-concept-design-to-open-for-consultation/" aria-label="Read more about Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Major food company Heinz Wattie’s has proposed changes to discontinue some manufacturing operations in New Zealand. The company, said the proposal would result in the closure of three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. Packing would also cease at the associated frozen lines in King St, Hastings. The ... <a title="Heinz Watties proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities, impacting 350 jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/heinz-watties-proposes-closure-of-three-manufacturing-facilities-impacting-350-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Heinz Watties proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities, impacting 350 jobs">Read more</a>
