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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Genesis chief executive Malcolm Johns. Supplied Genesis Energy says its $300 million rights issue has been strongly supported, raising $242.7 million from eligible shareholders – including the Crown, which will maintain its 51 percent stake. The offer opened on 23 February, giving investors one new share for every 7.9 held, and ... <a title="Genesis says $300 million rights issue ‘strongly supported’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/genesis-says-300-million-rights-issue-strongly-supported/" aria-label="Read more about Genesis says $300 million rights issue ‘strongly supported’">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch on Thursday night. Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB said officers were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm. There were reports that a person had been ... <a title="Woman seriously injured in stabbing in central Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/woman-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-in-central-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Woman seriously injured in stabbing in central Christchurch">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the third year in a row New Zealand has ranked outside the top 10 in the World Happiness Report. 123rf.com Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, a title it has now held a record nine times. New Zealand often ranks in the top 10, ... <a title="Don’t complain too much: Finland’s advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/dont-complain-too-much-finlands-advice-as-nz-once-again-ranks-below-top-10-happiest-countries/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t complain too much: Finland’s advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Reserve Bank to increase media events after cash rate decisions Will have online news conference after cash rate reviews, starting 8 April Previously cash rate reviews only had written statement Governor Anna Breman to speak about Middle East impact on economy next week Reserve Bank governor Anna ... <a title="Reserve Bank head Anna Breman will publicly speak about the Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/reserve-bank-head-anna-breman-will-publicly-speak-about-the-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank head Anna Breman will publicly speak about the Iran conflict">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Men’s Prison. Luke McPake / The Wireless An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at Christchurch Men’s Prison. Corrections says staff and paramedics tried to revive the man, who died in the health unit early on Thursday morning. Other inmates and staff are being provided support. Corrections ... <a title="Inmate dies at Christchurch Men’s Prison" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/inmate-dies-at-christchurch-mens-prison/" aria-label="Read more about Inmate dies at Christchurch Men’s Prison">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Sounds Air flights had been cancelled due to fog. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King MetService says low cloud disrupting flights in the capital is already starting to lift. Wellington airport said 12 flights had been cancelled and a further 10 delayed on Friday morning. An airport spokesperson said the weather was ... <a title="Fog disrupts flights at Wellington airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/fog-disrupts-flights-at-wellington-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Fog disrupts flights at Wellington airport">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kawarau River. 123rf Queenstown’s mayor says pumping treated wastewater into the “pristine” Kawarau River is the council’s only realistic option. Queenstown Lakes District councillors agreed on Thursday to lodge a 35-year resource consent application for discharge from the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant, while staff keep looking for alternative solutions to ... <a title="Pumping wastewater into Kawarau River only option, Queenstown mayor says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/pumping-wastewater-into-kawarau-river-only-option-queenstown-mayor-says/" aria-label="Read more about Pumping wastewater into Kawarau River only option, Queenstown mayor says">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kurt Sengul, Research fellow, Far-Right Communication, Macquarie University One Nation’s unprecedented surge in the polls raises important questions about whether a party built on grievance can present coherent policies to voters. While a Pauline Hanson-led federal government remains highly unlikely, One Nation now sees itself as a ... <a title="What does One Nation actually believe in?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/what-does-one-nation-actually-believe-in-278406/" aria-label="Read more about What does One Nation actually believe in?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bhiamie Williamson, Research Fellow in Disaster Resilience, Monash University Indigenous communities are often the worst hit when major disasters strike. The recent floods across the Northern Territory are a case in point. Last week, residents in the regional centre of Katherine were either evacuated or sought shelter ... <a title="Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/indigenous-australians-always-come-off-worst-in-disasters-this-needs-to-stop-278071/" aria-label="Read more about Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Graefe, Adjunct Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s swimming lessons, or even stopping altogether? If your child has reached a certain level, ... <a title="Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/some-kids-stop-swimming-lessons-too-early-how-well-can-your-child-actually-swim-278665/" aria-label="Read more about Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren C. Hall, PhD Candidate in Psychology, University of Tasmania As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead and implement a social media ban for kids, many are also considering fines as an enforcement mechanism. This is part of the playbook when it comes to ... <a title="Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/fines-alone-wont-stop-big-tech-behaving-badly-heres-what-might-work-276969/" aria-label="Read more about Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis face questions on the fuel crisis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone With the cost of fuel and other essentials rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, the government is looking at ways to ease the cost pressure for those feeling it ... <a title="Government looking at ways to assist families with increasing costs due to Middle East conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/government-looking-at-ways-to-assist-families-with-increasing-costs-due-to-middle-east-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Government looking at ways to assist families with increasing costs due to Middle East conflict">Read more</a>
