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Month: March 2026

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International law or ‘might is right’? Australia’s choice on Iran and other conflicts

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University The Iranian diaspora has been celebrating and governments around the world have generally not mourned the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in last weekend’s US and Israeli air strikes on Iran. While there has been much political justification ... <a title="International law or ‘might is right’? Australia’s choice on Iran and other conflicts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/international-law-or-might-is-right-australias-choice-on-iran-and-other-conflicts-277357/" aria-label="Read more about International law or ‘might is right’? Australia’s choice on Iran and other conflicts">Read more</a>

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Why do some of us vividly remember dreams and others say they ‘don’t dream’?

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yaqoot Fatima, Professor of Sleep Health, University of the Sunshine Coast Some mornings, you wake up and the dream is right there. Clear and vivid. You might still feel the emotion in your chest, and it can take a few minutes to remember where you are and ... <a title="Why do some of us vividly remember dreams and others say they ‘don’t dream’?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/why-do-some-of-us-vividly-remember-dreams-and-others-say-they-dont-dream-275569/" aria-label="Read more about Why do some of us vividly remember dreams and others say they ‘don’t dream’?">Read more</a>

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Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney Global oil markets have reacted swiftly to escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue their assault on Iran. After oil tanker traffic through a key chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, stopped, ... <a title="Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/why-surging-oil-prices-are-a-shock-for-the-global-economy-but-not-yet-a-crisis-277228/" aria-label="Read more about Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis">Read more</a>

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The 2026 Adelaide Biennial, titled Yield Strength, requires slow looking and quiet consideration

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Speck, Emerita Professor, Art History and Curatorship, Adelaide University These are troubled and changing times – a view of the zeitgeist that permeates Yield Strength, the 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. The stresses and anxieties navigated on a daily basis include political extremism, challenges to ... <a title="The 2026 Adelaide Biennial, titled Yield Strength, requires slow looking and quiet consideration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/the-2026-adelaide-biennial-titled-yield-strength-requires-slow-looking-and-quiet-consideration-274024/" aria-label="Read more about The 2026 Adelaide Biennial, titled Yield Strength, requires slow looking and quiet consideration">Read more</a>

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Paramount acquires Warner Bros Discovery in mega deal: the winners, losers and Trump’s man in the middle

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liam Burke, Associate Professor and Cinema and Screen Studies Discipline Leader, Swinburne University of Technology Netflix’s planned acquisition of Hollywood studio Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has fallen apart at the eleventh hour, as Paramount Skydance has made a “superior” proposal to buy the conglomerate for A$156 billion. ... <a title="Paramount acquires Warner Bros Discovery in mega deal: the winners, losers and Trump’s man in the middle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/paramount-acquires-warner-bros-discovery-in-mega-deal-the-winners-losers-and-trumps-man-in-the-middle-277220/" aria-label="Read more about Paramount acquires Warner Bros Discovery in mega deal: the winners, losers and Trump’s man in the middle">Read more</a>

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You know you’re alive with Simon Burke in full flight on stage in The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cymbeline Buhler King, Research Officer, School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University Premiering at Sydney’s Nimrod Theatre in 1976, steve j. spears’ The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin was met with critical acclaim, touring internationally, including Off Broadway where it won three Obie Awards. Returning 50 years on ... <a title="You know you’re alive with Simon Burke in full flight on stage in The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/you-know-youre-alive-with-simon-burke-in-full-flight-on-stage-in-the-elocution-of-benjamin-franklin-274976/" aria-label="Read more about You know you’re alive with Simon Burke in full flight on stage in The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin">Read more</a>

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PNG Media Council calls for police probe into alleged assault over jail break report

March 3, 2026

Pacific Media Watch The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) has condemned an alleged assault on a senior female reporter and called on the police to conduct a full independent investigation into the incident last Friday. Council president Neville Choi also condemned the attack and threat against one of its ownmembers, saying reporters in ... <a title="PNG Media Council calls for police probe into alleged assault over jail break report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/png-media-council-calls-for-police-probe-into-alleged-assault-over-jail-break-report/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Media Council calls for police probe into alleged assault over jail break report">Read more</a>

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New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters steps down

March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Peters said it has been an honour and privilege to lead NZRL. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) chief executive Greg Peters is stepping down after eight years at the helm. Since his appointment in 2018, Peters has overseen a 30 percent increase in revenue, doubled player numbers from 22,000 ... <a title="New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters steps down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/new-zealand-rugby-league-chief-executive-greg-peters-steps-down/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters steps down">Read more</a>

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Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach

March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Project Jonah marine mammal medics and Department of Conservation staff respond to a Beaked whale stranded in St Heliers. Supplied / Project Jonah A whale has stranded on St Heliers Beach in Auckland. Project Jonah, alongside the Department of Conservation, responded after a Shepherd’s beaked whale was spotted late this morning. ... <a title="Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/deep-sea-whale-strands-on-central-auckland-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach">Read more</a>

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Does regime change ever work? History tells us long-term consequences are often disastrous

March 3, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matt Fitzpatrick, Professor in International History, Flinders University The latest US-Israeli bombings in Iran differ from last year’s, because one of the stated aims this time is regime change. Engaged in the mass murder of civilians at home and fomenting violence abroad, the current Iranian regime has ... <a title="Does regime change ever work? History tells us long-term consequences are often disastrous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/does-regime-change-ever-work-history-tells-us-long-term-consequences-are-often-disastrous-277221/" aria-label="Read more about Does regime change ever work? History tells us long-term consequences are often disastrous">Read more</a>

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Enough fertiliser to cover autumn, Ravensdown says

March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Fertiliser prices will rise due to the conflict but by how much and for how long is not known. 123rf Ravensdown says it has enough fertiliser in the country or on the way to cover autumn – so any price impacts due to the war in the Middle East won’t be ... <a title="Enough fertiliser to cover autumn, Ravensdown says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/enough-fertiliser-to-cover-autumn-ravensdown-says/" aria-label="Read more about Enough fertiliser to cover autumn, Ravensdown says">Read more</a>