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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies, University of Portsmouth Iran targeted energy facilities across the Middle East on March 18, including the world’s largest liquefied natural gas hub in Qatar, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on an Iranian gas field hours earlier. Iran ... <a title="Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/why-iran-is-attacking-gulf-energy-infrastructure-278815/" aria-label="Read more about Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laura Kelley, Associate Professor, Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter The increasingly urban lifestyles of seagulls in the UK and around Europe has made them experts at grabbing food from unsuspecting outdoor diners. Herring gulls in particular are gaining a reputation for food theft in ... <a title="Why drawing eyes on food packaging could stop seagulls stealing your chips" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/why-drawing-eyes-on-food-packaging-could-stop-seagulls-stealing-your-chips-278269/" aria-label="Read more about Why drawing eyes on food packaging could stop seagulls stealing your chips">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Basil Sharp, Professor of Energy Economics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau The world’s energy situation is growing more volatile by the day. The US-Israel war on Iran has effectively shut one of the world’s most important oil choke points, the Strait of Hormuz, sending the price ... <a title="Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/return-of-the-oil-shock-lessons-from-a-crisis-new-zealand-has-seen-before-278657/" aria-label="Read more about Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foodstuff’s petrol stations say they will continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry and operating day to day. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid fears over the Iran war and potential shortages. Finance Minister Nicola Willis said as ... <a title="Foodstuff’s petrol stations continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/foodstuffs-petrol-stations-continue-to-offer-discounts-despite-stores-running-dry/" aria-label="Read more about Foodstuff’s petrol stations continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry">Read more</a>
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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>
