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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A dentist provides dental care to a girl. AFP/ Thibaut Durand/ Hans Lucas Nearly half of adults in Aotearoa are avoiding dental care because they cannot afford it, leaving many in chronic pain, at risk of serious infection, or in need of hospital treatment. New research and frontline experiences are painting ... <a title="Too expensive to smile: Calls grow for universal, Te Tiriti-consistent dental care" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/too-expensive-to-smile-calls-grow-for-universal-te-tiriti-consistent-dental-care/" aria-label="Read more about Too expensive to smile: Calls grow for universal, Te Tiriti-consistent dental care">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River meant farmers had dump thousands of oysters because of contamination. Supplied A critical overflow alarm that was not working and a faulty surge protection component in a North Auckland wastewater pump station were factors that led to what is believed to be the biggest ... <a title="Faulty alarm and surge protection led to Mahurangi River wastewater spill, reviews find" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/faulty-alarm-and-surge-protection-led-to-mahurangi-river-wastewater-spill-reviews-find/" aria-label="Read more about Faulty alarm and surge protection led to Mahurangi River wastewater spill, reviews find">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt businesses say they’re swiftly losing cash, and one’s shut up shop, as roadworks roll on in the city centre. Authorities are sorry for the disruption, but say the work is essential. Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Transport Agency are running multiple projects to future-proof service ... <a title="Lower Hutt businesses report 50 percent drop as roadworks roll on in city centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/lower-hutt-businesses-report-50-percent-drop-as-roadworks-roll-on-in-city-centre/" aria-label="Read more about Lower Hutt businesses report 50 percent drop as roadworks roll on in city centre">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising oil prices are expecting to put pressure on prices across New Zealand. But from food to coffee and petrol to clothes, what are sectors expecting? RNZ set out to ask. Petrol Mike Newton, spokesperson for fuel monitoring app Gaspy, said if crude oil prices were to remain at Thursday afternoon ... <a title="How much might prices rise, and when?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/how-much-might-prices-rise-and-when/" aria-label="Read more about How much might prices rise, and when?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, driven in part by sharp increases in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. So, are people ditching their cars, dusting off their bikes, or turning to public transport to save money? At Auckland’s Waitematā Station, commuters poured off trains into the ... <a title="Rising cost of fuel forces Kiwis to consider alternative transport to save money" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/rising-cost-of-fuel-forces-kiwis-to-consider-alternative-transport-to-save-money/" aria-label="Read more about Rising cost of fuel forces Kiwis to consider alternative transport to save money">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand is preparing for a prolonged conflict in the Middle East as attacks on the world’s largest natural gasfield create even more uncertainty at the pump. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is preparing for a prolonged conflict in the Middle East as attacks on the world’s largest natural gasfield ... <a title="NZ prepares for uncertainty at the pump as it eyes prolonged Middle East conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/nz-prepares-for-uncertainty-at-the-pump-as-it-eyes-prolonged-middle-east-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about NZ prepares for uncertainty at the pump as it eyes prolonged Middle East conflict">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taxpayers who have debt for the 2023 and 2024 tax years are being given another option to avoid paying penalties to Inland Revenue. As part of an amendment to the Taxation Bill, a pilot programme is being launched that will allow people with tax debt to settle it via tax pooling, ... <a title="How people and businesses with tax debt can avoid IRD penalties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/how-people-and-businesses-with-tax-debt-can-avoid-ird-penalties/" aria-label="Read more about How people and businesses with tax debt can avoid IRD penalties">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Madeleine Edwards had never heard of vaginismus, but about six months after giving birth to her daughter, Carmine, she was diagnosed with the condition. The 31-year-old, who lives in Naarm/Melbourne, says it was a “heavy” diagnosis to receive as she adjusted to motherhood. According to experts, women and those assigned female ... <a title="What is vaginismus and how do you know if you have it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/what-is-vaginismus-and-how-do-you-know-if-you-have-it/" aria-label="Read more about What is vaginismus and how do you know if you have it?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand As the saying goes, what is in the water supply of Ōtūmoetai? The leafy suburb in Tauranga is producing twins at a rate that is far above the global average of 1.2 percent with Ōtūmoetai Primary School hitting about 5 percent of students who are twins. There are 13 sets at ... <a title="Twinning: The Tauranga school with 13 sets of twins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/twinning-the-tauranga-school-with-13-sets-of-twins/" aria-label="Read more about Twinning: The Tauranga school with 13 sets of twins">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Nearly three decades after Fiona Maulolo was killed by her partner Leslie Parr, he killed again, this time his mother. Maulolo’s sister spoke with National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood about the family’s loss, their anger, and the many questions they have. Tina Maulolo was at home when she heard a ... <a title="Family’s anger after man who killed nearly three decades ago kills again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/familys-anger-after-man-who-killed-nearly-three-decades-ago-kills-again/" aria-label="Read more about Family’s anger after man who killed nearly three decades ago kills again">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming claimed leaking of information about police investigations into him had been “deliberate and well-informed” and was intended to “portray me in the worst possible light”. The claims were made in an affidavit by McSkimming last year in support of an ... <a title="‘Deliberate’ police leaks to put him in ‘worst possible light’, McSkimming claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/deliberate-police-leaks-to-put-him-in-worst-possible-light-mcskimming-claims/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Deliberate’ police leaks to put him in ‘worst possible light’, McSkimming claims">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections’ Commissioner of Custodial Services Leigh Marsh. Supplied / Corrections One of Corrections’ most senior staff is under investigation over allegations of bullying. RNZ can reveal that Corrections commissioner of custodial services Leigh Marsh is facing an employment investigation. In response to questions about the inquiry into Marsh, Corrections chief executive ... <a title="Bullying allegations see senior Corrections staffer Leigh Marsh under investigation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/bullying-allegations-see-senior-corrections-staffer-leigh-marsh-under-investigation/" aria-label="Read more about Bullying allegations see senior Corrections staffer Leigh Marsh under investigation">Read more</a>
