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March 18, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sharon Horwood, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Deakin University It’s called the infinite scroll – a design feature on social media, shopping, video and many other apps that continuously loads content as you reach the bottom of the page. Handy? Yes. Clever? Also yes. Devious? Very much so. ... <a title="Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/cant-stop-endlessly-scrolling-tips-to-help-you-take-back-control-278418/" aria-label="Read more about Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Pacific Media Watch The United Nations in Papua New Guinea has met the leadership of the Media Council of PNG to advance collaboration in support of a strong, independent and responsible media sector, reports UNPNG. The meeting addressed recent incidents of threats and violence against journalists — especially attacks against women journalists and the growing ... <a title="MCPNG and UN hold media freedom talks in wake of attacks on women journalists" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/mcpng-and-un-hold-media-freedom-talks-in-wake-of-attacks-on-women-journalists/" aria-label="Read more about MCPNG and UN hold media freedom talks in wake of attacks on women journalists">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Vi was killed in August 2024. Police allege an organised crime group they’ve linked to the killing of a New Zealand man corrupted prison officers and bail officials. It’s understood the man that was killed, Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Vi, was not involved in the drug world. ... <a title="Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/organised-crime-group-linked-to-alleged-hitman-from-us-accused-of-bribing-prison-guards-bail-address-managers/" aria-label="Read more about Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. An animal control officer with a roaming dog. RNZ / Felix Walton Hundreds of thousands of dollars is being directed by the government to try to curb rife uncontrolled dog breeding in Auckland and Northland. The funding comes after a spate of serious dog incidents, including the death of ... <a title="Government, SPCA putting $1.2 million towards desexing dogs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/government-spca-putting-1-2-million-towards-desexing-dogs/" aria-label="Read more about Government, SPCA putting $1.2 million towards desexing dogs">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the planned Sunfield development in Auckland. Winton / supplied One of Auckland’s largest new housing developments – the Sunfield community near Ardmore Airport in South Auckland, given the go-ahead under fast-track rules – has raised the ire of local politicians. Developers Winton envisage nearly 4000 homes, a town ... <a title="Shadows cast on Auckland’s Sunfield development" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/shadows-cast-on-aucklands-sunfield-development/" aria-label="Read more about Shadows cast on Auckland’s Sunfield development">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Economists were split on whether the conflict in the Middle East would mean lower or higher interest rates. Stuff/Kathryn George Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ on ... <a title="Interest rates rise, so what’s the best strategy now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/interest-rates-rise-so-whats-the-best-strategy-now/" aria-label="Read more about Interest rates rise, so what’s the best strategy now?">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Mark Papalii An iwi-led charter school will open in Porirua later this year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced the Ngati Toa-run secondary school for children in Y7-13, Kura Toa, would open in the third school term. Seymour said Ngāti Toa’s education organisation, Puna ... <a title="David Seymour announces new iwi-led charter school for Wellington region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/david-seymour-announces-new-iwi-led-charter-school-for-wellington-region/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour announces new iwi-led charter school for Wellington region">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland firefighters protest for better pay and work conditions on November 2025. RNZ/Lucy Xia Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has once again postponed its final decisions about restructuring. Originally, FENZ said it would decide before Christmas on a proposal made last November to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles ... <a title="Fire and Emergency postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/fire-and-emergency-postpones-decision-on-cutting-140-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Fire and Emergency postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumer confidence slipped in the March quarter as global uncertainty made households more nervous about the economic outlook. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.8 points to 94.7. A level below 100 indicates pessimists outweigh optimists. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod said the survey was ... <a title="Consumers ‘nervous’ about economic outlook amid war in Middle East" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/consumers-nervous-about-economic-outlook-amid-war-in-middle-east/" aria-label="Read more about Consumers ‘nervous’ about economic outlook amid war in Middle East">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Four teenagers have been charged over an Auckland home invasion that resulted in a high-speed chase across the city, ending on Karangahape Road with a forced stop. The accused – aged between 15 and 17 – are due to appear in the ... <a title="Four teens charged charged burglary and high-speed chase in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/four-teens-charged-charged-burglary-and-high-speed-chase-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Four teens charged charged burglary and high-speed chase in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu tackles Blues opposite Sam Nock. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle during his side’s 43-7 defeat to the Blues last weekend. It’s a blow for Moana who have three tough games on the ... <a title="Moana Pasifika’s Augustine Pulu gets three week ban for dangerous tackle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/moana-pasifikas-augustine-pulu-gets-three-week-ban-for-dangerous-tackle/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Pasifika’s Augustine Pulu gets three week ban for dangerous tackle">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thieves stole 13 artworks by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet, and Degas from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990. Screeenshot / FBI Thirty-six years on, mystery still lingers at Boston’s Gardner Museum. In the early morning hours of 18 March 1990, two men dressed as police officers talked their ... <a title="‘Trail went cold’: The hunt for masterpieces stolen in the Gardner Museum heist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/trail-went-cold-the-hunt-for-masterpieces-stolen-in-the-gardner-museum-heist/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Trail went cold’: The hunt for masterpieces stolen in the Gardner Museum heist">Read more</a>
