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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for March 16, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 16, 2026.
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Man charged with murder of Gisborne father who was shot dead in September
Source: Radio New Zealand The arrested men will appear in court later this month, say police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Two men have been charged with the murder of a Gisborne father of four who was shot and killed last year. Bill Maangi died in hospital after being shot at an address on Ormond Road ... <a title="Man charged with murder of Gisborne father who was shot dead in September" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/man-charged-with-murder-of-gisborne-father-who-was-shot-dead-in-september/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged with murder of Gisborne father who was shot dead in September">Read more</a>
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Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings
Source: Radio New Zealand Leslie Parr. Supplied A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named. RNZ can reveal the man is Leslie Raymond Parr, who killed two people more than two decades apart – beheading his partner Fiona Maulolo in 1997, and then in 2024 fatally ... <a title="Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/leslie-parr-revealed-as-man-twice-ruled-insane-after-committing-two-separate-killings/" aria-label="Read more about Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings">Read more</a>
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Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to stop the electric car rebate scheme, as she looks at how the government could respond to rising prices. Petrol stations ... <a title="Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/average-91-petrol-price-surges-past-3-as-willis-slams-ev-subsidies/" aria-label="Read more about Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies">Read more</a>
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New Zealand costume designer adds Oscar to trophy case
Source: Radio New Zealand The golden statue joins the Bafta award that she bagged last month for the same film. “On behalf of myself and the amazing team that I work with – the artisans, the alchemists, the dream weavers – we are so grateful to the Academy for recognising our craft,” Hawley said in ... <a title="New Zealand costume designer adds Oscar to trophy case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/new-zealand-costume-designer-adds-oscar-to-trophy-case/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand costume designer adds Oscar to trophy case">Read more</a>
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Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. She warned on Monday of potential “acute cost of living pressures” ahead, but said fuel excise tax would not be cut, partly ... <a title="Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/willis-reveals-how-bad-inflation-could-get-as-petrol-surges-past-3/" aria-label="Read more about Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3">Read more</a>
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Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ry Holland, Research Fellow in Microbial Ecology, Monash University Winter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the Sun sets in April and does not rise above the horizon again until August. Without sunlight, photosynthetic life such as plants, mosses ... <a title="Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/microbes-in-antarctica-survive-the-freezing-and-dark-winter-by-living-on-air-276384/" aria-label="Read more about Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air">Read more</a>
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College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika
Source: Radio New Zealand Tevita Latu took a roundabout route to Super Rugby. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika midfielder Tevita Latu has taken one of the more unusual routes to Super Rugby. A duel-sporting star in high school, Latu was not short on offers upon leaving Pakuranga College. With both rugby and basketball career ... <a title="College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/college-hooper-to-super-rugby-tevita-latus-long-road-to-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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Services recovery hits brick wall
Source: Radio New Zealand The services sector recovery has come to an abrupt halt after only two months in expansion. 123RF Services sector slumps into contraction All five sub-indices retreat Negative comments stay elevated BNZ says PSI “a real disappointment”. New Zealand’s services sector recovery has come to an abrupt halt after only two months ... <a title="Services recovery hits brick wall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/services-recovery-hits-brick-wall/" aria-label="Read more about Services recovery hits brick wall">Read more</a>
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4 expert tips for family mealtimes without the drama
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Fuller, Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney When you have young children, it can be tempting to feed them early, then sit down to a separate meal once they’re in bed. But setting a routine where you eat as a family, ... <a title="4 expert tips for family mealtimes without the drama" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/4-expert-tips-for-family-mealtimes-without-the-drama-257626/" aria-label="Read more about 4 expert tips for family mealtimes without the drama">Read more</a>
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Vanuatu newspaper faces football coverage ban after ‘lesbianism’ headline
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Vanuatu’s only daily newspaper, the Vanuatu Daily Post, is facing a ban on covering future football league matches after publishing an article with the headline: “Former women’s coach says lesbianism is a reason Vanuatu women’s squad keeps losing”. The outlet ran a story on March 6 featuring an interview ... <a title="Vanuatu newspaper faces football coverage ban after ‘lesbianism’ headline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/vanuatu-newspaper-faces-football-coverage-ban-after-lesbianism-headline/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu newspaper faces football coverage ban after ‘lesbianism’ headline">Read more</a>
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IRD issues warning over employers failing to pass on tax deductions
Source: Radio New Zealand The department has issued a “revenue alert” which are are issued when there are significant or tax issues. Supplied Employers are being warned that they could be sent to prison if they take tax from their employees’ pay and do not send it to Inland Revenue. The department has issued a ... <a title="IRD issues warning over employers failing to pass on tax deductions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/ird-issues-warning-over-employers-failing-to-pass-on-tax-deductions/" aria-label="Read more about IRD issues warning over employers failing to pass on tax deductions">Read more</a>