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March 16, 2026
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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March 16, 2026
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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March 16, 2026
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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March 16, 2026
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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March 16, 2026
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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March 16, 2026
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>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ten Solomon Island Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignation in an apparent coalition breakdown. RNZ Pacific understands that Deputy Prime Minister Frederick Kologeto and every member of the Peoples First Party (PFP) are among them. Others include Finance Minister Harry Kuma, Justice Minister Clezy Rore and Health ... <a title="Mass resignations rock Solomon Islands government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/mass-resignations-rock-solomon-islands-government/" aria-label="Read more about Mass resignations rock Solomon Islands government">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices – but some types of food may be more affected than others. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan looked at which sectors might be most exposed by comparing the proportion of their costs devoted ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/fuel-crisis-which-foods-will-rise-in-price-fastest-and-when/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaitāia man Harley Ra with the snapper than earned him more than $30,000. Supplied The winner of the $30,000 top prize in this year’s Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza says the secret is pilchard bait and his dad’s fishing rigs. Harley Ra, who was raised in Kaitāia but works in Perth, ... <a title="Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/ninety-mile-beach-snapper-bonanza-winner-reveals-his-secrets/" aria-label="Read more about Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 98th Academy Awards are set to roll out Monday (NZ time) in the heart of Hollywood, with funnyman Conan O’Brien on tap to host the proceedings for the second year in a row. The leadup to this year’s edition of the Oscars has been anything but standard, with disdain for ... <a title="Oscar 2026 live: The full winners list" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/oscar-2026-live-the-full-winners-list/" aria-label="Read more about Oscar 2026 live: The full winners list">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne It’s over two weeks since the United States and Israel began their war on Iran. In the federal Resolve and Morgan polls, Labor has lost support to ... <a title="Polls show federal Labor losing support; One Nation looking strong in Farrer seat poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/polls-show-federal-labor-losing-support-one-nation-looking-strong-in-farrer-seat-poll-277966/" aria-label="Read more about Polls show federal Labor losing support; One Nation looking strong in Farrer seat poll">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission has passed on its recommendation to the Minister for Media and Communications for consideration. boscorelli Rules keeping a lid on the cost of calls and text messages between mobile providers’ networks could soon be scrapped. Regulation introduced in 2010 sought to control what telcos could charge one another ... <a title="Layer of regulation on telcos believed to have ‘done the job’ and could be lifted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/layer-of-regulation-on-telcos-believed-to-have-done-the-job-and-could-be-lifted/" aria-label="Read more about Layer of regulation on telcos believed to have ‘done the job’ and could be lifted">Read more</a>
