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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dilworth’s redress programme began in 2023, with 261 survivors having accepted and settled their applications for redress by the end of 2025. RNZ / Dan Cook Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse. A Dilworth survivor says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small. Hector, whose real name RNZ cannot use, was ... <a title="Dilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/dilworth-abuse-survivor-says-90000-redress-offer-insultingly-small/" aria-label="Read more about Dilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The federal government has appointed Anthea Harris, former chief executive of the Australian Energy Regulator and of the Energy Security Board, as Coordinator of a new Fuel Supply Taskforce. The new taskforce will be established in Anthony Albanese’s own Department ... <a title="Albanese government appoints fuel coordinator as ACCC investigates major suppliers’ conduct in regional Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/albanese-government-appoints-fuel-coordinator-as-accc-investigates-major-suppliers-conduct-in-regional-australia-277245/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese government appoints fuel coordinator as ACCC investigates major suppliers’ conduct in regional Australia">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jennifer Stokes, Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning Innovation, Adelaide University K-pop stars Huntr/x are carb-loading, pre-show, on a private jet, when their snacking is rudely interrupted by demons. Rumi, Zoey and Mira break into song, maintaining the tempo as they defeat the demons, drop to earth, and ... <a title="Singing, slaying and going viral: how KPop Demon Hunters rocked the internet – and the Oscars" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/singing-slaying-and-going-viral-how-kpop-demon-hunters-rocked-the-internet-and-the-oscars-278439/" aria-label="Read more about Singing, slaying and going viral: how KPop Demon Hunters rocked the internet – and the Oscars">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a “big shift” in the government’s messaging around the war in the Middle East, warning New Zealanders the fuel situation could get worse before it gets better. Speaking at a media conference at Parliament on Thursday, Luxon said it had become clear the conflict would ... <a title="Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/fuel-situation-could-get-worse-before-better-says-christopher-luxon/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 19, 2026.
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing ... <a title="Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/live-fuel-stations-run-out-again-luxon-warns-nz-preparing-for-prolonged-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Assistant Commander Kenton Rusbridge said crews are dampening down hotspots. Earlier, the fire caused concern due to it’s proximity to a Z petrol station. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, showed smoke rising ... <a title="Major fire at automotive shop in Ponsonby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/major-fire-at-automotive-shop-in-ponsonby/" aria-label="Read more about Major fire at automotive shop in Ponsonby">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Smoke seen rising over Ponsonby from St Paul’s College. Supplied / Linda Hallas Black smoke can be seen over the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, show smoke rising in the distance. Do you know more? Share your pictures and stories with us at: iwitness@rnz.co.nz ... <a title="Black smoke seen rising from Auckland suburb of Ponsonby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/black-smoke-seen-rising-from-auckland-suburb-of-ponsonby/" aria-label="Read more about Black smoke seen rising from Auckland suburb of Ponsonby">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing ... <a title="Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparng for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/live-fuel-stations-run-out-again-luxon-warns-nz-preparng-for-prolonged-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparng for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan W. Marshall, Associate Professor & Postgraduate Research Coordinator, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University Theatre academic Peter Brooks championed the rise of melodrama as a popular form replacing tragedy. Melodrama, he said, tends to be explicit and hyperbolic in its representation of emotional ... <a title="How melodrama became the theme running through the 2026 Perth Festival" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/how-melodrama-became-the-theme-running-through-the-2026-perth-festival-278535/" aria-label="Read more about How melodrama became the theme running through the 2026 Perth Festival">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Taylor is back for the Football Ferns. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns squad has been named for the Oceania Qualifiers finals in Aotearoa next month, where the side will aim to book a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The squad sees Ferns’ regulars ... <a title="Football Ferns named for World Cup Oceania Qualifiers Finals in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/football-ferns-named-for-world-cup-oceania-qualifiers-finals-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns named for World Cup Oceania Qualifiers Finals in NZ">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Usually considered a low-cost staple for families, the price of mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began. Beef mince is up 23.2 percent, to an average of $24.46 a kilogram – about $4.60 more than the same time in 2025. Tauranga butcher Jason Pears knows budgets have been ... <a title="How do I make the most of my mince?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/how-do-i-make-the-most-of-my-mince/" aria-label="Read more about How do I make the most of my mince?">Read more</a>
