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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zachary Aman, Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Western Australia As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, and the ... <a title="Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/oil-petrol-gasoline-a-chemical-engineer-explains-how-crude-turns-into-fuel-278198/" aria-label="Read more about Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Vitamin C is one of the most iconic nutrients in popular health culture, often credited with preventing colds, boosting immunity and even fighting serious diseases. But while it’s essential for our bodies to function, its benefits are often ... <a title="Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/should-i-take-vitamin-c-to-ward-off-colds-lower-blood-pressure-or-reduce-cancer-risk-277963/" aria-label="Read more about Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel. Gull said 3 percent of its sites had not been able to meet the extra demand from customers when it cut prices on its regular Thursday promotion. Commenters online said ... <a title="Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/discount-day-wipes-out-some-gull-petrol-stations-as-panic-buying-adds-pressure/" aria-label="Read more about Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ferzil Babu, who went missing while on a fishing trip at The Gap, Taiharuru on 1 May, 2024. GiveaLittle Human remains located on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei have been identified as belonging to a person who went missing in May 2024. He had been fishing at The Gap – ... <a title="Remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu, who disappeared almost two years ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/remains-confirmed-as-ferzil-babu-who-disappeared-almost-two-years-ago/" aria-label="Read more about Remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu, who disappeared almost two years ago">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass. Google Maps A fourth person has died following a crash last month between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1, south of Blenheim. Two people died at the scene, near Redwood Pass, and another died in hospital soon after ... <a title="Fourth person dies after crash between car and campervan in Marlborough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/fourth-person-dies-after-crash-between-car-and-campervan-in-marlborough/" aria-label="Read more about Fourth person dies after crash between car and campervan in Marlborough">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danaë Anderson, Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Every year organisations roll out their refreshed strategies, new KPIs and ambitious goals for the year ahead. But despite the changing pace in work patterns, technology and workforce requirements, one thing ... <a title="Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/job-performance-reviews-are-outdated-and-often-pointless-why-do-we-still-use-them-277366/" aria-label="Read more about Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney has won selection for the world indoor athletics champs in Poland. David Rowland/Photosport Eliza McCartney’s impressive pole vault at the New Zealand athletics championships last weekend has won her a place at the world indoor champs in Poland. McCartney was in a three-way battle with Imogen Ayris and Olivia ... <a title="Eliza McCartney vaults into NZ team for world indoor athletics champs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/eliza-mccartney-vaults-into-nz-team-for-world-indoor-athletics-champs/" aria-label="Read more about Eliza McCartney vaults into NZ team for world indoor athletics champs">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn mayor Lydia Glddon. ANNA SAREGNT / RNZ Canterbury’s Selwyn District Council is mulling staff cuts and a recruitment freeze as councillors examine ways to keep this year’s rates rise down. Councillors agreed on Wednesday to consult the public on an average rates increase of 5.4 per cent, with options of ... <a title="Selwyn District Council mulls staff cuts to keep rates rises down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/selwyn-district-council-mulls-staff-cuts-to-keep-rates-rises-down/" aria-label="Read more about Selwyn District Council mulls staff cuts to keep rates rises down">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller A long-serving Wellington firefighter can chalk up another first after a callout to a toddler with a tambourine stuck on his neck. The Johnsonville crew was called to the incident at a daycare centre around 10.20am on Friday. Watch commander John Devereux said the child – thought ... <a title="Firefighter hits right note to free toddler stuck in a tambourine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/firefighter-hits-right-note-to-free-toddler-stuck-in-a-tambourine/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighter hits right note to free toddler stuck in a tambourine">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings from his officials that the government’s proposed ‘move-on orders’ could put vulnerable people at risk and pile hundreds more cases on the courts each year. The powers announced in February would allow police to ... <a title="Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/justice-minister-paul-goldsmith-dismisses-officials-advice-on-move-on-orders/" aria-label="Read more about Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ross McNaughton ACT MP Cameron Luxton is a self confessed good, keen fisherman. Asked about his biggest snapper, he recounts catching a 23-pounder (10.4kg) from a kayak. “I tell you what, when I flipped that into the boat, I was bloody stoked.” He seems to be angling for a few fishing ... <a title="Fishing for votes: Fishing regulations, and the balance between recreational and commercial interests are shaping up as an election issue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/fishing-for-votes-fishing-regulations-and-the-balance-between-recreational-and-commercial-interests-are-shaping-up-as-an-election-issue/" aria-label="Read more about Fishing for votes: Fishing regulations, and the balance between recreational and commercial interests are shaping up as an election issue">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emmalee Ford, Adjunct Lecturer, Sexual and Reproductive Health, University of Sydney Have you ever heard two or more women say they’re on the same cycle? This is a common claim among women who live together, for example in a family or as housemates. This idea that people ... <a title="Is ‘period syncing’ real? Two reproductive health experts explain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/is-period-syncing-real-two-reproductive-health-experts-explain-275555/" aria-label="Read more about Is ‘period syncing’ real? Two reproductive health experts explain">Read more</a>
