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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui. The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after batting first, with South Africa winning ... <a title="Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/black-caps-beaten-by-south-africa-in-first-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga was still not happy after losing to the Blues. Photosport The Blues didn’t engage in the war of words, but they were merciless when it came to battle. The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an emphatic 43-7 victory in Auckland ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-blues-beef-far-from-done/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tana Umaga today confirmed that New Zealand Rugby has approached him about joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group. Photosport They didn’t engage in the war of words, but the Blues were merciless when it came to battle. The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an ... <a title="Rugby: Moana/Blues beef far from done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/rugby-moana-blues-beef-far-from-done/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Moana/Blues beef far from done">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Walk the Talk Unity March through Christchurch to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the mosque attack. RNZ/Keiller MacDuff Hundreds of people gathered in a shady grove at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, surrounded by bird song and the hum of cicadas, to remember one of the darkest days in the city’s history. ... <a title="Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack seven years later" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/unity-week-helps-heal-scars-of-christchurch-mosque-attack-seven-years-later/" aria-label="Read more about Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack seven years later">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Supplied A batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria. Food Safety says the affected product is a 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese with a best before ... <a title="Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/cheese-recalled-over-listeria-concerns/" aria-label="Read more about Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) celebrate their win over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. AFP The Black Caps return home from their World Cup heartbreak in India to host South Africa in a five-match T20 series at Mt Maunganui. Top order batters Katene Clarke ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/live-black-caps-v-south-africa-first-t20-at-mount-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Crashes in Hastings, Rotoru, Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have left three people dead, another with serious injuries, and forced multiple highways to close. Hastings A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road. Police said one person ... <a title="Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/four-separate-crashes-cause-highway-closures-and-three-fatalities/" aria-label="Read more about Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About 700 people gathered on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach to protest a proposed sand-mining operation. Supplied / Bream Bay Guardians At least 700 people have staged a noisy protest at Northland’s Ruakākā Beach against a controversial fast-tracked proposal to mine up to 8 million cubic metres of sand. The crowd included many ... <a title="Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/northlanders-stage-windblown-protest-against-bream-bay-sand-mining-application/" aria-label="Read more about Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Jeff Ng Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night. The Airbnb owner with a passion for photography took the colourful photo at Lake Ruataniwha ... <a title="Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures Aurora Australis from Lake Ruataniwha" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/twizel-photographer-jeff-ng-captures-aurora-australis-from-lake-ruataniwha/" aria-label="Read more about Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures Aurora Australis from Lake Ruataniwha">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 15, 2026.
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Jeff Ng Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night. The Airbnb owner with a passion for photography took the colourful photo at Lake Ruataniwha ... <a title="Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures aurora from Lake Ruataniwha" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/twizel-photographer-jeff-ng-captures-aurora-from-lake-ruataniwha/" aria-label="Read more about Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures aurora from Lake Ruataniwha">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Heffernan in the action for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Australian Super Netball competition. Sarah Reed Standout Silver Fern Kate Heffernan has wasted no time making her mark on Australian Super Netball, showcasing her skills against the world’s best. Heffernan made a spectacular debut in the opening round for premiership ... <a title="Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/silver-fern-kate-heffernan-stars-in-incredible-australian-super-netball-debut/" aria-label="Read more about Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut">Read more</a>
