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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After announcing her retirement, Angela Brazier told RNZ she felt “targeted” by police leadership. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority has been cleared of misconduct following an employment investigation in relation to disgraced former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The investigation says that given the knowledge ... <a title="McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/mcskimming-fallout-firearms-safety-authority-head-angela-brazier-cleared-of-misconduct/" aria-label="Read more about McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon speaks at Tonga’s police headquarters, announcing further support for the Pacific Detector Dog programme. Giles Dexter / RNZ Analysis: When stuck in a bind, Christopher Luxon can always rely on talking about law and order. It’s one of the few things National continues to outpoll Labour on in the ... <a title="Prime minister retreats to safe law and order ground in Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/prime-minister-retreats-to-safe-law-and-order-ground-in-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Prime minister retreats to safe law and order ground in Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Supplied / JJ Green A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators say. Passengers aboard the Airbus A320 plane travelling from Auckland ... <a title="Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway because of pilot error, poor training – TAIC report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/jetstar-plane-swerved-off-christchurch-runway-because-of-pilot-error-poor-training-taic-report/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway because of pilot error, poor training – TAIC report">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand FENZ proposed in November last year to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles. RNZ / Paris Ibell The Employment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency (FENZ) breached good faith and its duty to consult under its collective agreement with unions in how it handled its restructure proposal last ... <a title="FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/fenz-restructure-proposal-breached-good-faith-and-consultation-duty-era-rules/" aria-label="Read more about FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains government’s plan as petrol prices increase. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman who works overnight shifts as a cleaner at Auckland Airport says she is feeling the effects of surging petrol prices. The Finance Minister said she was looking at targeted, temporary support for some households ... <a title="Nightshift cleaner welcomes Finance Minister’s mooted support against surging petrol prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/nightshift-cleaner-welcomes-finance-ministers-mooted-support-against-surging-petrol-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Nightshift cleaner welcomes Finance Minister’s mooted support against surging petrol prices">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The latest modelling comes as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet state and territory leaders in a national cabinet ... <a title="Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/chalmers-says-latest-treasury-modelling-shows-australias-inflation-could-reach-5-as-national-cabinet-meets-on-fuel-278190/" aria-label="Read more about Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Niamh O’Flynn To most of us in Aotearoa, the current illegal war in Iran feels distant. We see it in our news feeds, we feel it at the petrol pump, and we hear about it in “trade disruptions”. We tell ourselves we’re just a small, peaceful nation caught in the crossfire of superpowers. ... <a title="Project Vault: Peace in the moana or military outpost?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/project-vault-peace-in-the-moana-or-military-outpost/" aria-label="Read more about Project Vault: Peace in the moana or military outpost?">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
ANALYSIS: By Kevork Almassian When the Strait of Hormuz closes, you don’t need to be a military analyst to understand what just happened. You only need to understand what the world runs on. Oil. Gas. Shipping lanes. Insurance rates. Container schedules. Energy prices that decide whether factories hum or go dark, whether households heat or ... <a title="Iran’s ‘Samson option’ : Deterrence restored or nothing – the logic behind Tehran’s next move" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/irans-samson-option-deterrence-restored-or-nothing-the-logic-behind-tehrans-next-move/" aria-label="Read more about Iran’s ‘Samson option’ : Deterrence restored or nothing – the logic behind Tehran’s next move">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First’s leader Winston Peters says he’s not interested in weighing in on the personal relationship of Labour’s leader Chris Hipkins. He’s issued a statement, however, clarifying that Mr Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul does not work for his party or have any affiliation or role with ... <a title="Chris Hipkins says he considered his future in politics after ex-wife’s claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/chris-hipkins-says-he-considered-his-future-in-politics-after-ex-wifes-claims/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Hipkins says he considered his future in politics after ex-wife’s claims">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The council is pushing ahead with plans to reduce the Takapuna Gold Course to nine holes. Nick Monro Hopes of retaining an 18-hole golf course in Takapuna have been sunk – but 12 holes could still be on the cards for the golfers. Auckland Council is turning half of the existing ... <a title="Takapuna golfers may get 12 holes: ‘It just gives us a more meaningful round of golf’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/takapuna-golfers-may-get-12-holes-it-just-gives-us-a-more-meaningful-round-of-golf/" aria-label="Read more about Takapuna golfers may get 12 holes: ‘It just gives us a more meaningful round of golf’">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney Sir Anthony Mason, the former Chief Justice of Australia and one of Australia’s greatest and most influential jurists, has died just shy of his 101st birthday. He was a man of sharp mind, strong principles, and a ... <a title="Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/sir-anthony-mason-a-jurist-who-shaped-australia-dies-at-100-278662/" aria-label="Read more about Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Toby Williams Ministry of Education pauses reviews and changes to rural school bus routes. Officials to review policy and consult with schools and communities. Changes already brought in won’t be reversed. Rural families worried about whether their children are still eligible for government-funded buses to school can for now breathe a ... <a title="Relief for parents and students as Ministry of Education pauses school bus reviews" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/relief-for-parents-and-students-as-ministry-of-education-pauses-school-bus-reviews/" aria-label="Read more about Relief for parents and students as Ministry of Education pauses school bus reviews">Read more</a>
