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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A former director at Marsden Point says the country has aligned itself with “MAGA US States” in its pursuit of fossil fuels and rejection of renewable energy sources. David Keat, who was the refining manager at Marsden Point, told Morning Report the hydrocarbons supply chain was particularly vulnerable to geopolitical upheaval, ... <a title="NZ has lined up with ‘MAGA US states’ on oil, former Marsden Point boss says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/nz-has-lined-up-with-maga-us-states-on-oil-former-marsden-point-boss-says/" aria-label="Read more about NZ has lined up with ‘MAGA US states’ on oil, former Marsden Point boss says">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Toby Murray, Professor of Cybersecurity, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne When OpenAI launched ChatGPT-5 in August of last year, many academics scoffed at the tech company’s claims its new artificial intelligence (AI) model possessed “PhD-level” intelligence. After all, how could systems so ... <a title="A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/a-phd-is-an-apprenticeship-in-research-we-cant-let-ai-take-that-away-277486/" aria-label="Read more about A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs, Senior Lecturer in Child and Family Psychology, University of Canterbury Artificial intelligence (AI) already affects many areas of daily life, including the lives of young children. Many families give screens to children younger than two, and AI-generated content is increasing on the popular YouTube Kids ... <a title="Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/why-exposing-young-children-to-ai-content-could-have-irreversible-consequences-277719/" aria-label="Read more about Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Bryant, Professor & Director of Traumatic Stress Clinic, UNSW Sydney To recover from abuse or another traumatic experience, some people turn to a therapy called eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing, or EMDR. But this may present problems if these people pursue justice in the courts. In New ... <a title="Do therapies like EMDR affect memories of traumatic events?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/do-therapies-like-emdr-affect-memories-of-traumatic-events-277956/" aria-label="Read more about Do therapies like EMDR affect memories of traumatic events?">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steven Lewis, Associate Professor of Education Policy, Australian Catholic University School students around Australia have begun their NAPLAN tests this week. Amid technical glitches during the writing component of the exam on Wednesday, there has also been confusion about the purpose of the test. Earlier this week, ... <a title="NAPLAN is being used by some schools as an entrance exam. This isn’t what it’s designed to do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/naplan-is-being-used-by-some-schools-as-an-entrance-exam-this-isnt-what-its-designed-to-do-278089/" aria-label="Read more about NAPLAN is being used by some schools as an entrance exam. This isn’t what it’s designed to do">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Baldino, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Notre Dame Australia Millions of people recently watched a video posted by the White House showing US strikes against Iranian targets. The clip didn’t just resemble Call of Duty: it mixed real strike footage with footage ... <a title="A deadly strike, or Call of Duty clip? How the US government is trying to memeify the war on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/a-deadly-strike-or-call-of-duty-clip-how-the-us-government-is-trying-to-memeify-the-war-on-iran-277974/" aria-label="Read more about A deadly strike, or Call of Duty clip? How the US government is trying to memeify the war on Iran">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ is cutting flights due to the price of jet fuel. (File photo) RNZ/ Mark Papalii Nelson’s mayor says Air New Zealand’s cancellations of flights throughout the country will have a negative impact on the region’s tourism industry, which is only just recovering. Air New Zealand is set to cancel ... <a title="Nelson region to take a tourism hit, as Air New Zealand cancel flights over fuel prices, mayor says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/nelson-region-to-take-a-tourism-hit-as-air-new-zealand-cancel-flights-over-fuel-prices-mayor-says/" aria-label="Read more about Nelson region to take a tourism hit, as Air New Zealand cancel flights over fuel prices, mayor says">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox who is ranked No 44 in the world. photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox was a late withdrawal from the Players Championship in Florida. Fox pulled out of the unofficial fifth major just before the opening round because of illness. He was replaced in the 123-man field by ... <a title="Ryan Fox pulls out of Players Championship in Florida" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/ryan-fox-pulls-out-of-players-championship-in-florida/" aria-label="Read more about Ryan Fox pulls out of Players Championship in Florida">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finn Allen of New Zealand batting at the T20 World Cup, 2026. www.photosport.nz Black Caps opener Finn Allen has received the top price for a New Zealand player in the men’s auction for The Hundred cricket competition in Britain. Allen, who had the top strike rate at the recent T20 World ... <a title="Finn Allen attracts top price for a New Zealander at The Hundred" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/finn-allen-attracts-top-price-for-a-new-zealander-at-the-hundred/" aria-label="Read more about Finn Allen attracts top price for a New Zealander at The Hundred">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Drooling can be embarrassing, especially if you’re waking up to a newly minted lover beside you. But if you’re sleeping alone or next to a seasoned partner who isn’t disturbed by bodily functions, experts say it’s not a big deal — unless it’s a frequent occurrence. “Everyone drools at one time ... <a title="Drooling into your pillow could indicate a more serious issue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/drooling-into-your-pillow-could-indicate-a-more-serious-issue/" aria-label="Read more about Drooling into your pillow could indicate a more serious issue">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gisborne’s Eastland Port is celebrating the arrival of a container handler to move cargo at the port. supplied Growers in the Gisborne region have a long-awaited alternative to road transport to get their produce out of the region. The arrival of a new government-funded top lifter at Eastland Port is ramping ... <a title="Logistics boost for Gisborne’s Eastland Port ahead of big kiwifruit harvest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/logistics-boost-for-gisbornes-eastland-port-ahead-of-big-kiwifruit-harvest/" aria-label="Read more about Logistics boost for Gisborne’s Eastland Port ahead of big kiwifruit harvest">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shibani Kashyap performs during Holi celebrations in Pukekohe, South Auckland, in February. Supplied A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Consulate General of India in Auckland supported visa applications for more than two dozen people as part of an “cultural delegation” that attended a Holi event in Auckland last month. The ... <a title="Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/indian-consulate-backed-visas-for-performers-who-overstayed/" aria-label="Read more about Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed">Read more</a>
