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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>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Ban on harvesting marine life from rockpools comes into force People harvesting sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools A ban on taking marine life from rockpools and coastal waters in part of north Auckland comes into force today. The decision came after local iwi, the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement ... <a title="Ban on harvesting marine life from rockpools goes into force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/ban-on-harvesting-marine-life-from-rockpools-goes-into-force/" aria-label="Read more about Ban on harvesting marine life from rockpools goes into force">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A 46-year-old man accused of murdering and dismembering a Canterbury father of three has been found guilty. Michael Scott Rodger has been on trial for four weeks in the High Court at Christchurch for the murder of Richard Leman in April 2023. Leman was ... <a title="Michael Scott Rodger found guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury father Richard Leman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/michael-scott-rodger-found-guilty-of-murdering-and-dismembering-canterbury-father-richard-leman/" aria-label="Read more about Michael Scott Rodger found guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury father Richard Leman">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Whangārei man has appeared in court on Thursday for allegedly shooting a woman in the foot. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of the Whangārei CIB, said the woman needed surgery for a serious injury after the incident at a Morningside property on 3 March. He said the alleged shooting ... <a title="Whangārei man charged after woman shot in foot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/whangarei-man-charged-after-woman-shot-in-foot/" aria-label="Read more about Whangārei man charged after woman shot in foot">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Funaki performing a Randy Orton style celebration after scoring a try. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Taufa Funaki’s rugby career was almost over before it started. Six years ago, when he was a highly-touted young halfback on the cusp of his first Super Rugby season, Funaki suffered a concussion so severe he believed it ... <a title="The Blues halfback who thought his career was over at 20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/the-blues-halfback-who-thought-his-career-was-over-at-20/" aria-label="Read more about The Blues halfback who thought his career was over at 20">Read more</a>
