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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University of Otago confirmed a case of the disease within its student community. National Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr John Eastwood said close ... <a title="Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/second-meningococcal-disease-case-in-dunedin-student-community/" aria-label="Read more about Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Imogen Wegman, Lecturer in Humanities, University of Tasmania On November 18 1909, greengrocer Claude Nam Shing was woken up by shouts of “fire”. He found his store, on the corner of Elizabeth and Melville Streets in central Hobart, ablaze. He escaped quickly. The fire brigade arrived and ... <a title="Why doesn’t Hobart have a Chinatown?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/why-doesnt-hobart-have-a-chinatown-272260/" aria-label="Read more about Why doesn’t Hobart have a Chinatown?">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Setijadi, Lecturer in Asian Studies, The University of Melbourne In the first two weeks of March, two young Indonesian women died alone in a hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The first, who Indonesian officials have identified as 22-year-old Susi Yanti Br. Sinaga died following a critical ... <a title="Desperate to flee abuse in Cambodian scam compounds, these young Indonesians are now facing suspicion back home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/desperate-to-flee-abuse-in-cambodian-scam-compounds-these-young-indonesians-are-now-facing-suspicion-back-home-274853/" aria-label="Read more about Desperate to flee abuse in Cambodian scam compounds, these young Indonesians are now facing suspicion back home">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Theo Cowley gets a cuddle from Mr Pip Suz Crowley Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital. Pip, and more recent arrival Pablo, are a common sight at the hospital – but staff have been told the animals are not ... <a title="CAT scans yes, cats, no: Popular moggies not permitted at Taranaki Base Hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/cat-scans-yes-cats-no-popular-moggies-not-permitted-at-taranaki-base-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about CAT scans yes, cats, no: Popular moggies not permitted at Taranaki Base Hospital">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University of Otago confirmed a case of the disease within its student community. National Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr John Eastwood said close ... <a title="Second meningococcal disease case at Otago University" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/second-meningococcal-disease-case-at-otago-university/" aria-label="Read more about Second meningococcal disease case at Otago University">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pip the cat at Taranaki Base Hospital. Robin Martin / RNZ Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital. Pip, and more recent arrival Pablo, are a common sight at the hospital – but staff have been told the animals are ... <a title="CAT scans yes, cats, no: Taranaki Base Hospital bans popular moggies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/cat-scans-yes-cats-no-taranaki-base-hospital-bans-popular-moggies/" aria-label="Read more about CAT scans yes, cats, no: Taranaki Base Hospital bans popular moggies">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zachary Aman, Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Western Australia As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, and the ... <a title="Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/oil-petrol-gasoline-a-chemical-engineer-explains-how-crude-turns-into-fuel-278198/" aria-label="Read more about Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Vitamin C is one of the most iconic nutrients in popular health culture, often credited with preventing colds, boosting immunity and even fighting serious diseases. But while it’s essential for our bodies to function, its benefits are often ... <a title="Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/should-i-take-vitamin-c-to-ward-off-colds-lower-blood-pressure-or-reduce-cancer-risk-277963/" aria-label="Read more about Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel. Gull said 3 percent of its sites had not been able to meet the extra demand from customers when it cut prices on its regular Thursday promotion. Commenters online said ... <a title="Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/discount-day-wipes-out-some-gull-petrol-stations-as-panic-buying-adds-pressure/" aria-label="Read more about Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ferzil Babu, who went missing while on a fishing trip at The Gap, Taiharuru on 1 May, 2024. GiveaLittle Human remains located on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei have been identified as belonging to a person who went missing in May 2024. He had been fishing at The Gap – ... <a title="Remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu, who disappeared almost two years ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/remains-confirmed-as-ferzil-babu-who-disappeared-almost-two-years-ago/" aria-label="Read more about Remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu, who disappeared almost two years ago">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass. Google Maps A fourth person has died following a crash last month between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1, south of Blenheim. Two people died at the scene, near Redwood Pass, and another died in hospital soon after ... <a title="Fourth person dies after crash between car and campervan in Marlborough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/fourth-person-dies-after-crash-between-car-and-campervan-in-marlborough/" aria-label="Read more about Fourth person dies after crash between car and campervan in Marlborough">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danaë Anderson, Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Every year organisations roll out their refreshed strategies, new KPIs and ambitious goals for the year ahead. But despite the changing pace in work patterns, technology and workforce requirements, one thing ... <a title="Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/job-performance-reviews-are-outdated-and-often-pointless-why-do-we-still-use-them-277366/" aria-label="Read more about Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?">Read more</a>
