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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>
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March 11, 2026
Analysis by Keith Rankin, 10 March 2026. There is a widespread perception in Aotearoa New Zealand that the ‘Gulf States’ are similar, and closely aligned to each other. The States most familiar to New Zealanders are United Arab Emirates (‘Dubai’ to the many New Zealanders who do not appreciate that Dubai is just one of ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – UAE, Israel, and The Hexagon Alliance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/keith-rankin-analysis-uae-israel-and-the-hexagon-alliance/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – UAE, Israel, and The Hexagon Alliance">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The primary teachers’ union is angry that the government is offering pay rises to teachers on individual employment agreements. Education Minister Erica Stanford said from Wednesday, schools could offer staff on individual agreements a 2.5 percent pay rise from 20 March, with a further 2.1 percent on 28 January ... <a title="Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/primary-teachers-union-angry-over-government-offering-individual-pay-rises/" aria-label="Read more about Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cathedral Square was badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Frank Film A long-awaited plan for an upgrade to Christchurch’s Cathedral Square will go to the public in coming months, Christchurch City Council says. Council staff briefed mayor Phil Mauger and councillors on concept design work for the city’s traditional centre on ... <a title="Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/cathedral-square-upgrade-concept-design-to-open-for-consultation/" aria-label="Read more about Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacob Keech, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Griffith University Have you visited a petrol station recently? You might have been in for a shock – and not just because the price on display was probably over A$2 a litre. As the world grapples with one of the most ... <a title="Panic buying just makes shortages worse. Why do people do it anyway?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/panic-buying-just-makes-shortages-worse-why-do-people-do-it-anyway-277964/" aria-label="Read more about Panic buying just makes shortages worse. Why do people do it anyway?">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Major food company Heinz Wattie’s has proposed changes to discontinue some manufacturing operations in New Zealand. The company, said the proposal would result in the closure of three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. Packing would also cease at the associated frozen lines in King St, Hastings. The ... <a title="Heinz Watties proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities, impacting 350 jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/heinz-watties-proposes-closure-of-three-manufacturing-facilities-impacting-350-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Heinz Watties proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities, impacting 350 jobs">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 11, 2026.
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling “not flash” about the government’s announcement it will not resume the trade this term. On Wednesday, senior National MP Todd McClay told RNZ the party would not progress the move to reverse a ban on live animal exports by ... <a title="Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/live-animal-exporters-disappointed-by-backtrack-on-government-commitment/" aria-label="Read more about Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics has been placed in voluntary administration, citing a tough commercial and regulatory environment. The Auckland-based company was founded in 2018, and was ... <a title="Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics shuts down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/medicinal-cannabis-company-helius-therapeutics-shuts-down/" aria-label="Read more about Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics shuts down">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Cook, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne When English author J.R.R. Tolkien crafted his fantasy world Middle-earth, he argued storytellers are essentially “sub-creators” – they build fictional realms with internally consistent laws. For a world to be truly immersive and ... <a title="Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/do-middle-earth-and-westeros-make-sense-climate-scientists-modelled-them-to-find-out-277232/" aria-label="Read more about Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out">Read more</a>
