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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Health New Zealand (HNZ) has been warned that keeping financial control is “one of the thorniest” aspects of the government’s rapid push to devolution. RNZ Health New Zealand (HNZ) has been warned that keeping financial control is “one of the thorniest” aspects of the government’s rapid push to devolution. The government ... <a title="Health NZ warned financial control ‘one of the thorniest’ aspects of decentralisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/health-nz-warned-financial-control-one-of-the-thorniest-aspects-of-decentralisation/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ warned financial control ‘one of the thorniest’ aspects of decentralisation">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liberty Consulting Group Limited in Rosedale, Auckland. RNZ / Gill Bonnett An immigration adviser caught selling a fake job at her husband’s company in taped phone conversations – after he lost his first fake job there – has lost her licence. Heidi Castelucci, also known as Qian Yu, coached a migrant ... <a title="Immigration adviser struck off register after selling two scam jobs to migrant" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/immigration-adviser-struck-off-register-after-selling-two-scam-jobs-to-migrant/" aria-label="Read more about Immigration adviser struck off register after selling two scam jobs to migrant">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Natasha Hamilton-Hart’s new book: Stupid Rules: Reducing Red Tape and Making Organisations More Effective and Accountable Supplied Too many rules, too little judgement – why one Kiwi professor says the country is strangling itself with red tape. Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart has a simple rule for stupid rules: get rid of them. ... <a title="Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/make-stupid-rules-win-stupid-prizes/" aria-label="Read more about Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When it cools down and autumn hits in New Zealand, office kitchens and staff rooms are suddenly abundant with the sweet smell of our widely available little fruit – the feijoa. But spare a thought for Kiwis who have made Australia home – where they don’t seem to understand our feijoa ... <a title="Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/why-do-we-love-feijoas-more-than-anyone-else-in-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Housing market activity has got off to a slow start this year, Cotality says. The property data firm said sales volumes in February were 6.8 percent lower than a year ago, after a 7.8 percent fall in January. It was the first time in almost three years that sales had ... <a title="‘Buyers know they have the power’: Property market off to slow start, Cotality data shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/buyers-know-they-have-the-power-property-market-off-to-slow-start-cotality-data-shows/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Buyers know they have the power’: Property market off to slow start, Cotality data shows">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wayde Egan in action for the Warriors against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport After two games of the 2026 NRL season, NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan feels great – and you’d expect nothing less. With a chance to recharge his batteries over the summer, the veteran is suitably bright-eyed and bushy tailed, ... <a title="NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan relishing early rest in 2026 NRL campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/nz-warriors-hooker-wayde-egan-relishing-early-rest-in-2026-nrl-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan relishing early rest in 2026 NRL campaign">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After announcing her retirement, Angela Brazier told RNZ she felt “targeted” by police leadership. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority has been cleared of misconduct following an employment investigation in relation to disgraced former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The investigation says that given the knowledge ... <a title="McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/mcskimming-fallout-firearms-safety-authority-head-angela-brazier-cleared-of-misconduct/" aria-label="Read more about McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon speaks at Tonga’s police headquarters, announcing further support for the Pacific Detector Dog programme. Giles Dexter / RNZ Analysis: When stuck in a bind, Christopher Luxon can always rely on talking about law and order. It’s one of the few things National continues to outpoll Labour on in the ... <a title="Prime minister retreats to safe law and order ground in Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/prime-minister-retreats-to-safe-law-and-order-ground-in-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Prime minister retreats to safe law and order ground in Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Supplied / JJ Green A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators say. Passengers aboard the Airbus A320 plane travelling from Auckland ... <a title="Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway because of pilot error, poor training – TAIC report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/jetstar-plane-swerved-off-christchurch-runway-because-of-pilot-error-poor-training-taic-report/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway because of pilot error, poor training – TAIC report">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand FENZ proposed in November last year to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles. RNZ / Paris Ibell The Employment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency (FENZ) breached good faith and its duty to consult under its collective agreement with unions in how it handled its restructure proposal last ... <a title="FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/fenz-restructure-proposal-breached-good-faith-and-consultation-duty-era-rules/" aria-label="Read more about FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains government’s plan as petrol prices increase. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman who works overnight shifts as a cleaner at Auckland Airport says she is feeling the effects of surging petrol prices. The Finance Minister said she was looking at targeted, temporary support for some households ... <a title="Nightshift cleaner welcomes Finance Minister’s mooted support against surging petrol prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/nightshift-cleaner-welcomes-finance-ministers-mooted-support-against-surging-petrol-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Nightshift cleaner welcomes Finance Minister’s mooted support against surging petrol prices">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The latest modelling comes as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet state and territory leaders in a national cabinet ... <a title="Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/chalmers-says-latest-treasury-modelling-shows-australias-inflation-could-reach-5-as-national-cabinet-meets-on-fuel-278190/" aria-label="Read more about Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel">Read more</a>
