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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>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Blues head into their fixture against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park buoyed by a rare win over Super Rugby rivals Crusaders last week. Meanwhile, Moana sit bottom of the table with just one win from their opening four fixtures. Kickoff is at 3.35pm. Blues: 1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi. 2. Kurt ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/live-super-rugby-pacific-blues-v-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Maddy Green of New Zealand. New Zealand White Ferns v Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI at University of Otago Oval, Dunedin. Photosport The White Ferns play South Africa in the first of five T20 internationals at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. The two sides will then play three one-day matches as part of ... <a title="Live: White Ferns v South Africa T20 at Mount Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/live-white-ferns-v-south-africa-t20-at-mount-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Live: White Ferns v South Africa T20 at Mount Maunganui">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. RNZ/Pretoria Gordon Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. Petrol (91) has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas because of the conflict in the Middle ... <a title="Gull stations run out of gas as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/gull-stations-run-out-of-gas-as-petrol-hits-the-3-a-litre-mark/" aria-label="Read more about Gull stations run out of gas as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark">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, Rotorua and Mangaweka have left one person 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 was found ... <a title="Four separate crashes cause highway closures and two fatalities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/four-separate-crashes-cause-highway-closures-and-two-fatalities/" aria-label="Read more about Four separate crashes cause highway closures and two fatalities">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. RNZ/Pretoria Gordon Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. Petrol (91) has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas because of the conflict in the Middle ... <a title="Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/gull-stations-run-out-of-fuel-as-petrol-hits-the-3-a-litre-mark/" aria-label="Read more about Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle The United States and Israel have, for decades, pursued the destruction of Iran as a sovereign state. We are now in the opening days of what may be the final, decisive war to determine either the survival of the Iranian state or the expulsion of the US from the Arab lands ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Will Israel and the US wreck the Gulf States along with Iran?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/eugene-doyle-will-israel-and-the-us-wreck-the-gulf-states-along-with-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Will Israel and the US wreck the Gulf States along with Iran?">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault (file photo). Supplied/123RF A new parliamentary report warns some young people are turning up to hospital with injuries after violent sex but do not realise they may have been sexually assaulted. The issue ... <a title="Changing sexual norms among young people a growing concern – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/changing-sexual-norms-among-young-people-a-growing-concern-report/" aria-label="Read more about Changing sexual norms among young people a growing concern – report">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The attack took place outside the Fork and Tap pub in Arrowtown. Google Maps/Screenshot It was a “rush of blood” moment when Braden Jane knocked a 19-year-old unconscious outside an Arrowtown bar. While his victim was lying on the ground, Jane left the scene, leading police to release CCTV images of ... <a title="Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/braden-jane-discharged-without-conviction-after-arrowtown-bar-assault/" aria-label="Read more about Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault">Read more</a>
