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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rodrigo Praino, Professor & Director, Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies, Flinders University US President Donald Trump speaks in a way unlike any of his predecessors. His distinctive and highly recognisable style may even play a role in his appeal to his political base. Since ... <a title="Trump’s war language is aggressive and extreme. It also offers some insight into his thinking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/trumps-war-language-is-aggressive-and-extreme-it-also-offers-some-insight-into-his-thinking-278427/" aria-label="Read more about Trump’s war language is aggressive and extreme. It also offers some insight into his thinking">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Mclaughlin, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia The federal government has just released updated physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+) for the first time in more than a decade. The Australian government first produced guidelines for ... <a title="Australia’s new physical activity guidelines won’t shift the needle – here are 4 better ideas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/australias-new-physical-activity-guidelines-wont-shift-the-needle-here-are-4-better-ideas-278311/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s new physical activity guidelines won’t shift the needle – here are 4 better ideas">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade ... <a title="Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds press conference over ex-wife’s allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-holds-press-conference-over-ex-wifes-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds press conference over ex-wife’s allegations">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 17, 2026.
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman – who was killed by a forensic mental health patient while walking home from work – will be held in August. Laisa Waka Tunidau, a mother of four, was fatally stabbed ... <a title="Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/coroner-to-hold-inquest-into-fatal-stabbing-on-christchurch-street/" aria-label="Read more about Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in Aotearoa. File photo. Supplied / Paul O’Hagan Native bush falcons are breeding at Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges after years of uncertainty about the species’ future. It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in the country. They are classified ... <a title="Kārearea NZ falcon breeding in Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/karearea-nz-falcon-breeding-in-aucklands-hunua-ranges/" aria-label="Read more about Kārearea NZ falcon breeding in Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, I’m Nermeen Shaikh, with Amy Goodman. As we continue to look at the US and Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, we go now to Jerusalem, where we’re joined by Orly Noy. She’s an Iranian Israeli political activist and editor of the Hebrew-language news site Local ... <a title="As Israel keeps bombing Iran, Palestinians face growing violence in West Bank" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/as-israel-keeps-bombing-iran-palestinians-face-growing-violence-in-west-bank/" aria-label="Read more about As Israel keeps bombing Iran, Palestinians face growing violence in West Bank">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, New Zealand remains at the lowest level of official concern – but that could quickly change. Motorists are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices, with the average 91 petrol price around ... <a title="When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/when-the-petrol-lights-come-on-how-nzs-fuel-escalation-levels-work/" aria-label="Read more about When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Todd Farrell, Senior Tutor, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne With South Australia in its final week of campaigning ahead of the state election, you may have noticed while there’s been a few scandals around mistaken identity of hospital patients and controversial candidates’ ... <a title="South Australians have truth in political advertising laws. Why doesn’t everyone else?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/south-australians-have-truth-in-political-advertising-laws-why-doesnt-everyone-else-278194/" aria-label="Read more about South Australians have truth in political advertising laws. Why doesn’t everyone else?">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the White Ferns take on South Africa for the second of five T20s. It comes after the White Ferns cruised to a one-sided 80-run win in the opening T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. Batting first at Bay Oval, New Zealand captain Melie Kerr and ... <a title="Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/live-white-ferns-v-south-africa-proteas-women-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA Two people have been seriously injured after two cars collided in North Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1 near Domett, between Christchurch and Kaikōura, about 10.40am. One of the cars was towing a horse float but it was unknown if any horses ... <a title="Crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/crash-closes-stretch-of-state-highway-1-in-north-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan Graffam-O’Meara, PhD Candidate in Theatre, Monash University Every Melburnian knows the West Gate Bridge, crossing the Yarra River north of its exit to Port Phillip Bay. It looms, it hums, it holds memory, it writhes. You know the feeling – that perceptible flex when you’re stopped ... <a title="The West Gate Bridge disaster looms large over Melbourne. A new play can’t fully capture its grief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/the-west-gate-bridge-disaster-looms-large-over-melbourne-a-new-play-cant-fully-capture-its-grief-277229/" aria-label="Read more about The West Gate Bridge disaster looms large over Melbourne. A new play can’t fully capture its grief">Read more</a>
