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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”. But ... <a title="RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/rba-narrowly-votes-to-lift-interest-rates-the-middle-east-war-may-determine-if-theres-more-to-come-278205/" aria-label="Read more about RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thieves are stealing copper wiring from North Canterbury power lines. 123RF Canterbury lines company MainPower is offering a $5000 reward for significant information relating to the tampering with or theft of copper earthing wires. There have been more instances of copper theft in North Canterbury since January, compared to the whole ... <a title="Lines company offers reward to help reduce copper theft" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/lines-company-offers-reward-to-help-reduce-copper-theft/" aria-label="Read more about Lines company offers reward to help reduce copper theft">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man who claims he was sexually assaulted as a teen by an older man decades ago has been accused of making up the allegation to get a prison sentence reduced. The accused, who has name suppression, has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual violation ... <a title="Man accused of making up sexual assault allegations to get reduced prison sentence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/man-accused-of-making-up-sexual-assault-allegations-to-get-reduced-prison-sentence/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of making up sexual assault allegations to get reduced prison sentence">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 70 beds will be added to hospitals ahead of the colder months, which the government says will reduce wait times. File photo. Supplied/ Waikato Hospital Millions in new government funding to meet winter demand is a drop in the bucket, healthcare unions say. The $25 million funding will see ... <a title="New health funding for winter a drop in the bucket – unions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/new-health-funding-for-winter-a-drop-in-the-bucket-unions/" aria-label="Read more about New health funding for winter a drop in the bucket – unions">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Musgrave, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University For about a year, an algal bloom in South Australian waters has had devastating effects on marine life. At my local beach, walks were a sad parade of dead sea life. But what of the health effects of these ... <a title="Can brevetoxins from algal blooms make me sick? A toxicologist explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/can-brevetoxins-from-algal-blooms-make-me-sick-a-toxicologist-explains-278405/" aria-label="Read more about Can brevetoxins from algal blooms make me sick? A toxicologist explains">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shannon Bosch, Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University Afghanistan says at least 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul on Monday night, with potentially hundreds more wounded. Pakistan has denied deliberately targeting the health-care facility. In a statement ... <a title="Attacks on hospitals are surging in war zones. What do the laws of war say about protecting them?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/attacks-on-hospitals-are-surging-in-war-zones-what-do-the-laws-of-war-say-about-protecting-them-278414/" aria-label="Read more about Attacks on hospitals are surging in war zones. What do the laws of war say about protecting them?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s top scorer Tazmin Brits. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr brought up a T20 milestone in a 19-run loss to South Africa in Hamilton. South Africa have levelled the five match series at 1-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat at Seddon Park with openers ... <a title="White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/white-ferns-lose-to-south-africa-proteas-women-in-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A damaged car was seen after police cars swarmed central Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ Police have chased a stolen car across Auckland as it hit other vehicles following a home invasion in the east of the city. The burglary in Howick was reported just after 3pm on Tuesday, with offenders reportedly ... <a title="Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/home-invasion-in-howick-leads-to-police-chase-across-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Moon vaccinating a child. Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (PHO) A Bay of Plenty health team has had a big boost in childhood vaccination rates, saying “pressure free kōrero” and giving people space are the keys to success. Over about 18 months, the Western Bay of Plenty Primary ... <a title="Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/western-bay-of-plenty-sees-boost-in-childhood-vaccination-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices are up 4.5 percent, one of several economic indicators that household budgets are being squeezed. RNZ New Zealand could experience a real fuel choke point in a fortnight, and Treasury’s worst-case scenario for inflation is too optimistic, says a leading economist. War in the Middle East has effectively closed ... <a title="NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks – economist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/nz-economy-to-face-crunch-point-over-next-two-weeks-economist/" aria-label="Read more about NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks – economist">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fruit and vegetables are up 9.4 percent on last year, with meat, poultry and fish rising 7.5 percent. 123RF New Zealand would benefit from a regime banning “excessive” supermarket prices, Consumer NZ says. The organisation says some supermarket shoppers are questioning how quickly food prices have risen, as conflict in the ... <a title="Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/supermarket-price-warning-issued-by-consumer-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Saman Gorji, Associate Professor, Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering, Deakin University When diesel prices jump, most Australians notice it at the bowser. But in parts of remote Australia, diesel is what keeps the lights on. That makes it indispensable. That’s why the federal government’s decisions to temporarily ... <a title="Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/remote-communities-are-more-vulnerable-to-fuel-price-shocks-could-microgrids-help-278422/" aria-label="Read more about Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?">Read more</a>
