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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A preliminary report into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been handed to Wellington City Council officers, but will not be made ... <a title="Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/preliminary-report-into-moa-point-wastewater-plant-made-private-during-crown-review/" aria-label="Read more about Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school was credible. Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm on Tuesday. “We will not detail the specifics of the threat, however, investigators are actively pursuing positive lines of enquiry to identify the person responsible ... <a title="Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/police-investigating-threat-made-towards-timaru-school/" aria-label="Read more about Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens. NIKOLAS KOKOVLIS/AFP US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand. The company, which is in the midst of suing the US government over its retaliation for a dispute about safeguards ... <a title="AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/ai-company-anthropic-expands-to-nz-and-australia/" aria-label="Read more about AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The White Ferns have pulled off another series sweep against Zimbabwe after winning the third and final One Day International in Dunedin by 200 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the White Ferns set the visitors 304 to win thanks to a 94-run knock from Maddy Green ... <a title="Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/recap-white-ferns-pull-off-series-sweep-against-zimbabwe/" aria-label="Read more about Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF A person has died in hospital after crashing off an e-scooter in the town of Twizel late last month. Police said the e-scooter crash happened on 28 February. No other vehicle was involved in the incident. Police said the person passed away in hospital yesterday from their injuries. ... <a title="One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/one-person-dies-from-e-scooter-crash-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua. Supplied / Porirua City Council A car which was driven recklessly through a cemetery in Porirua has been seized by police. Police said the blue Ford Falcon and several other vehicles were seen speeding through Whenua Tapu Cemetery for about 15 minutes on Monday evening. Kapiti-Mana ... <a title="Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/car-driven-recklessly-through-porirua-cemetery-seized-by-police/" aria-label="Read more about Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police">Read more</a>
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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>
