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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Atonia Waqa scores a try for Fijian Drua against ACT Brumbies. Getty Images Fijian Drua have created history in Ba, with a tough 42-27 win over ACT Brumbies at the Four R Stadium in round five of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition. It was their first victory over the Brumbies ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua upset ACT Brumbies in Ba boilover" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-upset-act-brumbies-in-ba-boilover/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua upset ACT Brumbies in Ba boilover">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The defending champion Crusaders are looking to avenge their round one defeat against the Highlanders, as the sides rematch in Christchurch. Since then, they have won just one match, while the Highlanders only boast one more to their name, as the seventh and eighth-placed sides lock horns again. Kickoff is ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/live-super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-v-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v Highlanders">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corban Piper celebrates his goal for Wellington Phoenix against Perth Glory. Marty Melville Wellington Phoenix have given their A-League men’s playoff hopes a lifeline with a 2-0 home win over Perth Glory. With their first win in eight games, the Phoenix move out of bottom place into ninth and, more crucially, ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory with A-League top six in sight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/wellington-phoenix-beat-perth-glory-with-a-league-top-six-in-sight/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory with A-League top six in sight">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Morgan Gorge could be “de-watered” if a planned hydro electric scheme goes ahead on the Waitaha River. Neil Silverwood A plan to fast-track a controversial West Coast hydro scheme has been given an initial go-ahead. The West Coast lines company, Westpower, has applied to fast-track its controversial plans to build ... <a title="Anger over West Coast hydro scheme’s fast-track approval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/anger-over-west-coast-hydro-schemes-fast-track-approval/" aria-label="Read more about Anger over West Coast hydro scheme’s fast-track approval">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson has finished seventh in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race at Shanghai. Photosport Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has gained valuable Formula 1 points, finishing seventh in the sprint race, before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai. Mercedes driver George Russell, who won at Melbourne last week, took out the ... <a title="F1: Kiwi Liam Lawson among points in Chinese Grand Prix sprint" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/f1-kiwi-liam-lawson-among-points-in-chinese-grand-prix-sprint/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Kiwi Liam Lawson among points in Chinese Grand Prix sprint">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corey Peters in action at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy. © Photosport 2026 Jeff Crowe / Photosport New Zealand’s Corey Peters has finished the Winter Paralympic with a fifth placing in the men’s giant slalom sitting, while compatriot Adam Hall has finished 22nd in the giant slalom standing. Peters’ effort ... <a title="Winter Paralympics: Kiwi Corey Peters finishes fifth in last event at Milano Cortina" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/winter-paralympics-kiwi-corey-peters-finishes-fifth-in-last-event-at-milano-cortina/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Paralympics: Kiwi Corey Peters finishes fifth in last event at Milano Cortina">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand FIle photo. 123RF A New Zealand-born man, serving time in an Australian prison for killing a person when he drove while drugged, has won a fight to remain in his adopted country. Nathan Brian Teraki was jailed for seven years in September 2024 after pleading guilty in the Brisbane District Court ... <a title="New Zealander Nathan Teraki jailed in Australia over fatal crash while drugged avoids deportation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/new-zealander-nathan-teraki-jailed-in-australia-over-fatal-crash-while-drugged-avoids-deportation/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealander Nathan Teraki jailed in Australia over fatal crash while drugged avoids deportation">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Fijian Drua take on the Brumbies at 4R Stadium in Ba. Kickoff is at 4.35pm. Team lists Drua head coach Glen Jackson has named a strong line-up led by captain Frank Lomani, and featuring hometown favourites Joji Nasova and Isoa Tuwai. Jackson ... <a title="Live: Fijian Drua v Brumbies – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/live-fijian-drua-v-brumbies-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fijian Drua v Brumbies – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 14, 2026.
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The queue to get back into Wellington Central Library, after seven years, reaches around the also just-reopened Civic Square, past ongoing work at the Town Hall. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Thousands have queued – some for hours – to get back in the doors of Wellington Central Library, which reopened on ... <a title="Thousands queue as doors open at revamped Wellington Library after seven years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/thousands-queue-as-doors-open-at-revamped-wellington-library-after-seven-years/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands queue as doors open at revamped Wellington Library after seven years">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 10 years later, Corrections officer Duane Farrell has been awarded almost $95,000 in compensation. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A Corrections officer was told to “shake off” his injury following an attack by a prisoner, and was later suspended for the incident and put on trial as the accused. It was ... <a title="Corrections ordered to pay officer Duane Farrell $94k after failures following prison hit threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/corrections-ordered-to-pay-officer-duane-farrell-94k-after-failures-following-prison-hit-threat/" aria-label="Read more about Corrections ordered to pay officer Duane Farrell $94k after failures following prison hit threat">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Saving fuel could mean taking simple steps like carrying less weight, driving safely and checking tire pressure. RNZ / Dan Cook The Automobile Association is advising people to take steps that could help save fuel as the Middle East conflict bumps up prices. Principal advisor Terry Collins said people can use ... <a title="Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA’s advice to save fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/carry-less-weight-and-check-tyre-pressure-aas-advice-to-save-fuel/" aria-label="Read more about Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA’s advice to save fuel">Read more</a>
