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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Matt Canavan was once Barnaby Joyce’s staffer, and later his closest ally and most vociferous spruiker. Not to mention his best political friend. Now, in selecting Canavan as their new leader, the Nationals have chosen him to spearhead the party’s ... <a title="View from The Hill: it’s now Canavan v Joyce after the Nationals opt for the radical leadership option" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/view-from-the-hill-its-now-canavan-v-joyce-after-the-nationals-opt-for-the-radical-leadership-option-277241/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: it’s now Canavan v Joyce after the Nationals opt for the radical leadership option">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yee-Fui Ng, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has released its much-anticipated investigation into the six people referred by the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme. The report reveals the identity of the referred people, which was previously not public knowledge: ... <a title="NACC investigation into Robodebt reveals public service corruption, but it will take much more to fix the system" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/nacc-investigation-into-robodebt-reveals-public-service-corruption-but-it-will-take-much-more-to-fix-the-system-278076/" aria-label="Read more about NACC investigation into Robodebt reveals public service corruption, but it will take much more to fix the system">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Warbrick scores a try for Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final. AAP/Photosport With his NZ Warriors linked to a high-profile signing across the Tasman, coach Andrew Webster warns to take the NRL rumour mill with a grain of salt. Australian media reports the Auckland club has made strong advances ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster responds to Will Warbrick contract rumours" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/nrl-nz-warriors-coach-andrew-webster-responds-to-will-warbrick-contract-rumours/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster responds to Will Warbrick contract rumours">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school was credible. Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm on Tuesday. “We will not detail the specifics of the threat, however, investigators are actively pursuing positive lines of enquiry to identify the person responsible ... <a title="Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/police-investigating-threat-made-towards-timaru-school/" aria-label="Read more about Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A preliminary report into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been handed to Wellington City Council officers, but will not be made ... <a title="Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/preliminary-report-into-moa-point-wastewater-plant-made-private-during-crown-review/" aria-label="Read more about Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens. NIKOLAS KOKOVLIS/AFP US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand. The company, which is in the midst of suing the US government over its retaliation for a dispute about safeguards ... <a title="AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/ai-company-anthropic-expands-to-nz-and-australia/" aria-label="Read more about AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The White Ferns have pulled off another series sweep against Zimbabwe after winning the third and final One Day International in Dunedin by 200 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the White Ferns set the visitors 304 to win thanks to a 94-run knock from Maddy Green ... <a title="Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/recap-white-ferns-pull-off-series-sweep-against-zimbabwe/" aria-label="Read more about Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF A person has died in hospital after crashing off an e-scooter in the town of Twizel late last month. Police said the e-scooter crash happened on 28 February. No other vehicle was involved in the incident. Police said the person passed away in hospital yesterday from their injuries. ... <a title="One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/one-person-dies-from-e-scooter-crash-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Drop Site News Right now, the United States and Israel are continuing their bombardment of Iran. As the confirmed death toll climbs past 1330 and hospitals, schools, and residential neighborhoods are hit daily, the media apparatus that sold you the Iraq war and denied Israel’s genocidal assault on Palestinians for the last two years is ... <a title="The reporting on Iran and Gaza the US-Israel war machine can’t control" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/the-reporting-on-iran-and-gaza-the-us-israel-war-machine-cant-control/" aria-label="Read more about The reporting on Iran and Gaza the US-Israel war machine can’t control">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua. Supplied / Porirua City Council A car which was driven recklessly through a cemetery in Porirua has been seized by police. Police said the blue Ford Falcon and several other vehicles were seen speeding through Whenua Tapu Cemetery for about 15 minutes on Monday evening. Kapiti-Mana ... <a title="Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/car-driven-recklessly-through-porirua-cemetery-seized-by-police/" aria-label="Read more about Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike Calver, Associate Professor in Biological Sciences, Murdoch University Warning: some readers might find images in this article disturbing We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia’s 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in ... <a title="Your cat is likely to live longer if you don’t let them roam – new study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/your-cat-is-likely-to-live-longer-if-you-dont-let-them-roam-new-study-276282/" aria-label="Read more about Your cat is likely to live longer if you don’t let them roam – new study">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less on vapes each year, according to an analysis of bank transactions by Dot Loves Data. Eighteen to 24-year-olds spent $90 million on vape products throughout ... <a title="Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/under-35s-buying-less-vapes-could-be-result-of-tighter-regulations/" aria-label="Read more about Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations">Read more</a>
