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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s top scorer Tazmin Brits. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr brought up a T20 milestone in a 19-run loss to South Africa in Hamilton. South Africa have levelled the five match series at 1-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat at Seddon Park with openers ... <a title="White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/white-ferns-lose-to-south-africa-proteas-women-in-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A damaged car was seen after police cars swarmed central Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ Police have chased a stolen car across Auckland as it hit other vehicles following a home invasion in the east of the city. The burglary in Howick was reported just after 3pm on Tuesday, with offenders reportedly ... <a title="Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/home-invasion-in-howick-leads-to-police-chase-across-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Moon vaccinating a child. Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (PHO) A Bay of Plenty health team has had a big boost in childhood vaccination rates, saying “pressure free kōrero” and giving people space are the keys to success. Over about 18 months, the Western Bay of Plenty Primary ... <a title="Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/western-bay-of-plenty-sees-boost-in-childhood-vaccination-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices are up 4.5 percent, one of several economic indicators that household budgets are being squeezed. RNZ New Zealand could experience a real fuel choke point in a fortnight, and Treasury’s worst-case scenario for inflation is too optimistic, says a leading economist. War in the Middle East has effectively closed ... <a title="NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks – economist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/nz-economy-to-face-crunch-point-over-next-two-weeks-economist/" aria-label="Read more about NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks – economist">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fruit and vegetables are up 9.4 percent on last year, with meat, poultry and fish rising 7.5 percent. 123RF New Zealand would benefit from a regime banning “excessive” supermarket prices, Consumer NZ says. The organisation says some supermarket shoppers are questioning how quickly food prices have risen, as conflict in the ... <a title="Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/supermarket-price-warning-issued-by-consumer-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Saman Gorji, Associate Professor, Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering, Deakin University When diesel prices jump, most Australians notice it at the bowser. But in parts of remote Australia, diesel is what keeps the lights on. That makes it indispensable. That’s why the federal government’s decisions to temporarily ... <a title="Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/remote-communities-are-more-vulnerable-to-fuel-price-shocks-could-microgrids-help-278422/" aria-label="Read more about Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University As the Middle East war enters its third week, there is no sign from either Iran or the United States and Israel that they will stop the fighting any ... <a title="As the war drags on, what does victory look like for the US, Israel and Iran?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/as-the-war-drags-on-what-does-victory-look-like-for-the-us-israel-and-iran-278520/" aria-label="Read more about As the war drags on, what does victory look like for the US, Israel and Iran?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Finkeldey, PhD Scholar of Corporate Corruption of Democracy, University of Technology Sydney The health of global democracy is regressing to Cold War-era levels. For the average global citizen, democracy is now back where it was in 1978, according to new research assessing more than 200 countries. ... <a title="New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/new-study-shows-global-democracy-hasnt-been-this-bad-since-1978-australia-should-be-worried-276066/" aria-label="Read more about New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade Paul’s private Facebook page ... <a title="Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife’s allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/watch-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-holds-media-conference-over-ex-wifes-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife’s allegations">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand TradeMe said Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona were the most searched electric vehicles. 123RF TradeMe says rising petrol prices are prompting more people to consider electric vehicles. The site said it experienced a 142 percent spike in searches for electric vehicles in March compared to February. The average price of 91 ... <a title="Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/rising-petrol-prices-sees-spike-in-trade-me-searches-for-electric-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991-1998. Military.com/Facebook/Supplied A New Zealander who has lived in the US for 25 years and even served in the US Marine Corps now faces deportation from the country. Paul Canton was in Marines for seven years and had built a life for ... <a title="New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/new-zealand-born-us-marine-denied-citizenship-says-system-is-flawed/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaari / White Island on 17 March. Geonet Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari / White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga Airport cancelled. Earth Sciences New Zealand says new satellite data shows ash emissions could have started as ... <a title="Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/whakaari-white-island-volcanic-alert-level-lowered/" aria-label="Read more about Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered">Read more</a>
