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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leka Halasima had no idea he was about to start, as he warmed up against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on rnz.co.nz Over his short, but spectacular NRL career, NZ Warriors star Leka Halasima has ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors star Leka Halasima fronts media for first time before Wests Tigers game" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/nrl-nz-warriors-star-leka-halasima-fronts-media-for-first-time-before-wests-tigers-game/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors star Leka Halasima fronts media for first time before Wests Tigers game">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Synlait milk truck. Synlait/supplied Paying dairy farmers a premium for their white gold could come at a cost to Synlait Milk, according to an agribusiness expert. The Dunsandel-based processor and exporter increased its farmgate milk price this week to up to $9.90 per kilogram of milk solids for the financial ... <a title="Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers: agri-business expert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/synlait-juggles-high-milk-price-risk-with-retaining-farmer-suppliers-agri-business-expert/" aria-label="Read more about Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers: agri-business expert">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Connemara has been out of service since last week. File photo RNZ / Ben Strang Bluebridge ferry passengers are feeling deflated and frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings, with one ferry out of action and the other running four hours behind schedule. Sailings on Connemara have been canned for the ... <a title="Bluebridge ferry passengers frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/bluebridge-ferry-passengers-frustrated-by-ongoing-disruption-to-sailings/" aria-label="Read more about Bluebridge ferry passengers frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jim Grenon’s stake now sits 0.1 percent below the threshold that would trigger a compulsory takeover offer. Supplied/RNZ: Brad White New Zealand-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon has increased his shareholding in listed media company NZME, owner of the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB. A notice to the NZX shows Grenon ... <a title="NZ-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon becomes NZME’s largest shareholder" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/nz-based-canadian-billionaire-jim-grenon-becomes-nzmes-largest-shareholder/" aria-label="Read more about NZ-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon becomes NZME’s largest shareholder">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Police say they have not yet started investigating what technologies they might need to implement intelligence-gathering powers contained in a new bill that would give police new powers to move and detain. They also said public consultation on the policing amendment bill would happen at ... <a title="Police yet to investigate what technology is needed gather intelligence as part of new bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/police-yet-to-investigate-what-technology-is-needed-gather-intelligence-as-part-of-new-bill/" aria-label="Read more about Police yet to investigate what technology is needed gather intelligence as part of new bill">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Department of Conservation is investigating the poisoning of ten black-billed gulls in Te Anau. Supplied / Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation is investigating the poisoning of 10 black-billed gulls in Te Anau. Five of the native birds were found sick on the foreshore in January and were euthanised. ... <a title="Ten tarāpuka / black-billed gulls poisoned in Te Anau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/ten-tarapuka-black-billed-gulls-poisoned-in-te-anau/" aria-label="Read more about Ten tarāpuka / black-billed gulls poisoned in Te Anau">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Dunedin Countdown temporarily closed after rats were trapped in February, 2024. RNZ / Tess Brunton Woolworths New Zealand has been fined $33,000 for failing to properly deal with a rat infestation at its South Dunedin supermarket. The store was closed for almost three weeks in February 2024 to eliminate the ... <a title="Woolworths fined $33,000 over rat infestation at South Dunedin supermarket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/woolworths-fined-33000-over-rat-infestation-at-south-dunedin-supermarket/" aria-label="Read more about Woolworths fined $33,000 over rat infestation at South Dunedin supermarket">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Consumer Confidence falls to 91.3 points from 100.1 in February A net negative 14 percent of households think it is a good time to make a major purchase A net 10 percent expect to be better off this time next year, down from last month’s net 20 percent A net ... <a title="Households closing their wallets as consumer confidence falls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/households-closing-their-wallets-as-consumer-confidence-falls/" aria-label="Read more about Households closing their wallets as consumer confidence falls">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Synlait milk truck. Synlait/supplied Paying dairy farmers a premium for their white gold could come at a cost to Synlait Milk, according to an agribusiness expert. The Dunsandel-based processor and exporter increased its farmgate milk price this week to up to $9.90 per kilogram of milk solids for the financial ... <a title="Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/synlait-juggles-high-milk-price-risk-with-retaining-farmer-suppliers/" aria-label="Read more about Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf George Fox didn’t set out to be a bat manufacturer – his expertise is making protective equipment for cricketers. Although even that began more by accident than design around 13 years ago. A friend was a professional cricketer, and Fox wasn’t impressed by the standard of some of his protective ... <a title="The ‘McDonald’s hamburger’ of cricket bats that could hit high prices for six" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/the-mcdonalds-hamburger-of-cricket-bats-that-could-hit-high-prices-for-six/" aria-label="Read more about The ‘McDonald’s hamburger’ of cricket bats that could hit high prices for six">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kyle Jamieson of Punjab Kings celebrates a wicket, 2025. ARJUN SINGH / PHOTOSPORT The Indian Premier League heads into its 19th season this weekend with the best short-format players from around the globe playing for big money. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 IPL. Money The IPL ... <a title="All set for another star-studded, high finance Indian Premier League" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/all-set-for-another-star-studded-high-finance-indian-premier-league/" aria-label="Read more about All set for another star-studded, high finance Indian Premier League">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ Premiership players are taking a pay cut this year. Photosport Several New Zealand netball franchises explored joining Australia’s expanding Super Netball competition, but have ruled it out as financially unviable. Australia’s governing body confirmed last year it was considering adding two new teams to the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) from ... <a title="NZ netball franchises rule out Australian Super Netball expansion bid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/27/nz-netball-franchises-rule-out-australian-super-netball-expansion-bid/" aria-label="Read more about NZ netball franchises rule out Australian Super Netball expansion bid">Read more</a>
