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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>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University As the Middle East war enters its third week, there is no sign from either Iran or the United States and Israel that they will stop the fighting any ... <a title="As the war drags on, what does victory look like for the US, Israel and Iran?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/as-the-war-drags-on-what-does-victory-look-like-for-the-us-israel-and-iran-278520/" aria-label="Read more about As the war drags on, what does victory look like for the US, Israel and Iran?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Finkeldey, PhD Scholar of Corporate Corruption of Democracy, University of Technology Sydney The health of global democracy is regressing to Cold War-era levels. For the average global citizen, democracy is now back where it was in 1978, according to new research assessing more than 200 countries. ... <a title="New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/new-study-shows-global-democracy-hasnt-been-this-bad-since-1978-australia-should-be-worried-276066/" aria-label="Read more about New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade Paul’s private Facebook page ... <a title="Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife’s allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/watch-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-holds-media-conference-over-ex-wifes-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife’s allegations">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand TradeMe said Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona were the most searched electric vehicles. 123RF TradeMe says rising petrol prices are prompting more people to consider electric vehicles. The site said it experienced a 142 percent spike in searches for electric vehicles in March compared to February. The average price of 91 ... <a title="Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/rising-petrol-prices-sees-spike-in-trade-me-searches-for-electric-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991-1998. Military.com/Facebook/Supplied A New Zealander who has lived in the US for 25 years and even served in the US Marine Corps now faces deportation from the country. Paul Canton was in Marines for seven years and had built a life for ... <a title="New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/new-zealand-born-us-marine-denied-citizenship-says-system-is-flawed/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaari / White Island on 17 March. Geonet Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari / White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga Airport cancelled. Earth Sciences New Zealand says new satellite data shows ash emissions could have started as ... <a title="Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/whakaari-white-island-volcanic-alert-level-lowered/" aria-label="Read more about Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rodrigo Praino, Professor & Director, Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies, Flinders University US President Donald Trump speaks in a way unlike any of his predecessors. His distinctive and highly recognisable style may even play a role in his appeal to his political base. Since ... <a title="Trump’s war language is aggressive and extreme. It also offers some insight into his thinking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/trumps-war-language-is-aggressive-and-extreme-it-also-offers-some-insight-into-his-thinking-278427/" aria-label="Read more about Trump’s war language is aggressive and extreme. It also offers some insight into his thinking">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Mclaughlin, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia The federal government has just released updated physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+) for the first time in more than a decade. The Australian government first produced guidelines for ... <a title="Australia’s new physical activity guidelines won’t shift the needle – here are 4 better ideas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/australias-new-physical-activity-guidelines-wont-shift-the-needle-here-are-4-better-ideas-278311/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s new physical activity guidelines won’t shift the needle – here are 4 better ideas">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade ... <a title="Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds press conference over ex-wife’s allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-holds-press-conference-over-ex-wifes-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds press conference over ex-wife’s allegations">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 17, 2026.
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman – who was killed by a forensic mental health patient while walking home from work – will be held in August. Laisa Waka Tunidau, a mother of four, was fatally stabbed ... <a title="Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/coroner-to-hold-inquest-into-fatal-stabbing-on-christchurch-street/" aria-label="Read more about Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street">Read more</a>
