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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>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in Aotearoa. File photo. Supplied / Paul O’Hagan Native bush falcons are breeding at Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges after years of uncertainty about the species’ future. It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in the country. They are classified ... <a title="Kārearea NZ falcon breeding in Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/karearea-nz-falcon-breeding-in-aucklands-hunua-ranges/" aria-label="Read more about Kārearea NZ falcon breeding in Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, I’m Nermeen Shaikh, with Amy Goodman. As we continue to look at the US and Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, we go now to Jerusalem, where we’re joined by Orly Noy. She’s an Iranian Israeli political activist and editor of the Hebrew-language news site Local ... <a title="As Israel keeps bombing Iran, Palestinians face growing violence in West Bank" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/as-israel-keeps-bombing-iran-palestinians-face-growing-violence-in-west-bank/" aria-label="Read more about As Israel keeps bombing Iran, Palestinians face growing violence in West Bank">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, New Zealand remains at the lowest level of official concern – but that could quickly change. Motorists are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices, with the average 91 petrol price around ... <a title="When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/when-the-petrol-lights-come-on-how-nzs-fuel-escalation-levels-work/" aria-label="Read more about When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Todd Farrell, Senior Tutor, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne With South Australia in its final week of campaigning ahead of the state election, you may have noticed while there’s been a few scandals around mistaken identity of hospital patients and controversial candidates’ ... <a title="South Australians have truth in political advertising laws. Why doesn’t everyone else?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/south-australians-have-truth-in-political-advertising-laws-why-doesnt-everyone-else-278194/" aria-label="Read more about South Australians have truth in political advertising laws. Why doesn’t everyone else?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the White Ferns take on South Africa for the second of five T20s. It comes after the White Ferns cruised to a one-sided 80-run win in the opening T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. Batting first at Bay Oval, New Zealand captain Melie Kerr and ... <a title="Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/live-white-ferns-v-south-africa-proteas-women-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA Two people have been seriously injured after two cars collided in North Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1 near Domett, between Christchurch and Kaikōura, about 10.40am. One of the cars was towing a horse float but it was unknown if any horses ... <a title="Crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/crash-closes-stretch-of-state-highway-1-in-north-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan Graffam-O’Meara, PhD Candidate in Theatre, Monash University Every Melburnian knows the West Gate Bridge, crossing the Yarra River north of its exit to Port Phillip Bay. It looms, it hums, it holds memory, it writhes. You know the feeling – that perceptible flex when you’re stopped ... <a title="The West Gate Bridge disaster looms large over Melbourne. A new play can’t fully capture its grief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/the-west-gate-bridge-disaster-looms-large-over-melbourne-a-new-play-cant-fully-capture-its-grief-277229/" aria-label="Read more about The West Gate Bridge disaster looms large over Melbourne. A new play can’t fully capture its grief">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
RNZ Pacific Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuels amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran. The conflict has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that carries around 20 percent of the world’s ... <a title="Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens fuel supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/pacific-governments-warn-against-panic-buying-as-war-on-iran-threatens-fuel-supply/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens fuel supply">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard J. Buning, Research Lead, UQ Micromobility Research Cluster, The University of Queensland E-bikes have been increasing in popularity – they make cycling more accessible than ever. However, they’ve also been linked to tragic accidents. In response, the Queensland government has conducted a parliamentary inquiry on e-mobility ... <a title="Should e-bike riders be required to have a driver’s licence?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/should-e-bike-riders-be-required-to-have-a-drivers-licence-278207/" aria-label="Read more about Should e-bike riders be required to have a driver’s licence?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shannon Mato celebrates a try for the Māori All Stars against the Australian Indigenous All Stars in Sydney, 2025. NRL PHOTOS The Kiwi Ferns’ stocks have been boosted with Jillaroos’ 10-test cap powerhouse forward Shannon Mato’s availability after her decision change allegiance from Australia to New Zealand. Mato, 27, wants to ... <a title="Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/shannon-mato-wants-to-play-for-kiwi-ferns-at-rugby-league-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The furore over Christopher Luxon’s new matai title is refusing to go away, after local media in Samoa reported there was a late night phone call saying he didn’t want to go ahead with it after “too much interference on social media”. Luxon refused to answer questions about the reports on ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-refuses-to-say-if-he-tried-to-call-off-samoa-matai-ceremony/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony">Read more</a>
