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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>
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March 11, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 11, 2026.
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling “not flash” about the government’s announcement it will not resume the trade this term. On Wednesday, senior National MP Todd McClay told RNZ the party would not progress the move to reverse a ban on live animal exports by ... <a title="Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/live-animal-exporters-disappointed-by-backtrack-on-government-commitment/" aria-label="Read more about Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics has been placed in voluntary administration, citing a tough commercial and regulatory environment. The Auckland-based company was founded in 2018, and was ... <a title="Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics shuts down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/medicinal-cannabis-company-helius-therapeutics-shuts-down/" aria-label="Read more about Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics shuts down">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Cook, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne When English author J.R.R. Tolkien crafted his fantasy world Middle-earth, he argued storytellers are essentially “sub-creators” – they build fictional realms with internally consistent laws. For a world to be truly immersive and ... <a title="Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/do-middle-earth-and-westeros-make-sense-climate-scientists-modelled-them-to-find-out-277232/" aria-label="Read more about Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to a house on Newcastle St in Mahia at 11.30pm on February 28. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man who was struck in the head and face with a golf club after entering a house in Hawke’s Bay and seriously assaulting a person is being sought ... <a title="Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/home-intruder-hit-in-head-with-a-golf-club-following-serious-assault-in-mahia-hawkes-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First said the latest report did not go far enough when looking into vaccine safety and risks. RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand First has called for yet another inquiry into Covid-19 – this one focused on vaccine injuries. The second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry, commissioned by ... <a title="NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/nz-first-calls-for-covid-19-inquiry-focused-on-vaccine-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There was champagne and smiles as Dan Turner sailed into Antigua, in the Caribbean Sea, this week. After 16 months at sea and 28,000 nautical miles travelled, the South Australian accomplished what some can only dream of — sailing solo around the world. And to top it off, he completed the ... <a title="Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/australian-man-sails-around-the-world-in-homemade-boat/" aria-label="Read more about Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand SPENCER PLATT Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their “biological computer” made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings biological computers a step closer to real-world uses, such as drug-testing or robotics applications. Cortical Labs synthetic biological intelligence scientist Dr Alon Loeffler told Midday ... <a title="Researchers teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/researchers-teach-computer-made-from-human-brain-cells-to-play-doom/" aria-label="Read more about Researchers teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand SPENCER PLATT Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their “biological computer” made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings biological computers a step closer to real-world uses, such as drug-testing or robotics applications. Cortical Labs synthetic biological intelligence scientist Dr Alon Loeffler told Midday ... <a title="Researches teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/researches-teach-computer-made-from-human-brain-cells-to-play-doom/" aria-label="Read more about Researches teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Marie Brennan, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Waikato When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran nearly two weeks ago, the first confirmation didn’t come from governments. It came from commercial satellites. Images from US companies Planet Labs and Vantor captured ... <a title="Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/commercial-space-technology-is-shaping-the-iran-war-the-law-cant-keep-up-277940/" aria-label="Read more about Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sophie Andrews, Associate Professor and Lead, Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program, Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast We’ve all been there. Whether it’s at a crucial moment of an exam, walking into a room for a specific purpose, or making an impromptu speech, your mind goes ... <a title="My mind keeps on going blank. How worried should I be?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/my-mind-keeps-on-going-blank-how-worried-should-i-be-276381/" aria-label="Read more about My mind keeps on going blank. How worried should I be?">Read more</a>
