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March 10, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Nationals leader David Littleproud has unexpectedly quit his post, declaring he is “buggered” and “out on my feet”. His announcement came as a shock to colleagues and follows a period of extreme turbulence for his party and the Coalition, which ... <a title="View from The Hill: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader, declaring ‘I’m buggered’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/view-from-the-hill-david-littleproud-quits-as-nationals-leader-declaring-im-buggered-277970/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader, declaring ‘I’m buggered’">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chatham Islands. RNZ/ Matthew Theunissen The diesel-reliant Chatham Islands are bracing for an energy shock as petrol hits $4.50 per litre and may continue to rise. The Chatham’s relies heavily on diesel to power the island. Although the Point Durham wind farm that opened in November is now carrying a ... <a title="Chatham Islands braces for energy shock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/chatham-islands-braces-for-energy-shock/" aria-label="Read more about Chatham Islands braces for energy shock">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Second-rower Marata Niukore is the only addition to the Warriors squad against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has named a largely unchanged line-up to meet Canberra Raiders at Go Media Stadium on Friday. The same 19 that dressed for last week’s 42-18 win over Sydney Roosters will front ... <a title="NZ Warriors name unchanged line-up against Canberra Raiders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/nz-warriors-name-unchanged-line-up-against-canberra-raiders/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors name unchanged line-up against Canberra Raiders">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The price of jet fuel has been fluctuating wildly since the conflict in the Middle East broke out. File photo. 123rf.com The price of flying has already gone up – and could take off again if the conflict in the Middle East continues. Air New Zealand raised its fares this morning, ... <a title="Flight prices on the rise – and could take off again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/flight-prices-on-the-rise-and-could-take-off-again/" aria-label="Read more about Flight prices on the rise – and could take off again">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser says inflation in Australia looks likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out. The Reserve Bank’s board will meet to discuss interest rates next week. Reserve ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/politics-with-michelle-grattan-middle-east-war-set-to-push-inflation-higher-than-forecast-warns-rba-deputy-governor-277959/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Strategic Studies, Griffith University The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is off to another Middle Eastern war, which is likely a surprise to many given how contentious the country’s involvement in the Iraq war was. The Albanese government has decided to send a ... <a title="Australia is sending an aircraft and personnel to the Middle East. Does this mean we are entering the war?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/australia-is-sending-an-aircraft-and-personnel-to-the-middle-east-does-this-mean-we-are-entering-the-war-277958/" aria-label="Read more about Australia is sending an aircraft and personnel to the Middle East. Does this mean we are entering the war?">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Professor of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology Every year, the world uses roughly 37 billion barrels of oil. Most is burned to power cars, trucks, planes, ships and other types of transport. For more than a century, this energy-dense hydrocarbon has ... <a title="Too valuable to burn? Chemical and plastic industries will rely on oil far longer than motorists" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/too-valuable-to-burn-chemical-and-plastic-industries-will-rely-on-oil-far-longer-than-motorists-276275/" aria-label="Read more about Too valuable to burn? Chemical and plastic industries will rely on oil far longer than motorists">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern and former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins heading to a post-Cabinet conference. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic on Tuesday afternoon released its second report, sparked by public disquiet that its first report did not dig deep enough. The ... <a title="Lessons from the Covid-19 response inquiry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/lessons-from-the-covid-19-response-inquiry/" aria-label="Read more about Lessons from the Covid-19 response inquiry">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting campers to designated sites. Supplied Freedom campers are falling foul of new Queenstown Lakes District Council rules, with about 18 people per day stung with $400 fines. Campers in self-contained vehicles were restricted to 141 designated spaces across 15 ... <a title="More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/more-than-1600-fines-issued-to-queenstown-freedom-campers-since-new-rules/" aria-label="Read more about More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific journalist A Papua New Guinean anthropologist has warned that a campaign by authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby will not solve growing social problems in PNG’s capital. The government is determined to end the role of settlements as what Prime Minister James Marape describes as “breeding ... <a title="Academic’s warning over PNG settlement evictions – doomed to failure?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/academics-warning-over-png-settlement-evictions-doomed-to-failure/" aria-label="Read more about Academic’s warning over PNG settlement evictions – doomed to failure?">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robert Smith The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says MetService will step beyond weather services to keep the public informed during times of Tsunami risk. MetService would now include NEMA tsunami warning banners on its website. NEMA director Civil Defence Emergency Management, John Price said the move would help ... <a title="MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/metservice-to-keep-public-informed-during-times-of-tsunami-risk/" aria-label="Read more about MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. AFP Under-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules. There have been reports this week that the country’s collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases ... <a title="Warning for employers skimping on sick leave as Covid wave hits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/warning-for-employers-skimping-on-sick-leave-as-covid-wave-hits/" aria-label="Read more about Warning for employers skimping on sick leave as Covid wave hits">Read more</a>
