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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Five years after Who’s Eating NZ, this series revisits where our food goes, but this time through the lens of Kiwi breakfast, lunch and dinner staples. We track how much of what we produce is eaten here, and who has a seat at our global table during meal times. First, ... <a title="The world at our breakfast table: Three Kiwi staples that almost all end up offshore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/the-world-at-our-breakfast-table-three-kiwi-staples-that-almost-all-end-up-offshore/" aria-label="Read more about The world at our breakfast table: Three Kiwi staples that almost all end up offshore">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Happiness House manager Léna Boss suspected the cost of living was reaching a crunch point. SUPPLIED The proportion of Queenstown Lakes residents facing housing insecurity has doubled in the past year, a new survey shows. The Queenstown Lakes District Council annual quality of life survey found 10 percent of Queenstown Lakes ... <a title="Queenstown Lakes District facing double the housing insecurity over one year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/queenstown-lakes-district-facing-double-the-housing-insecurity-over-one-year/" aria-label="Read more about Queenstown Lakes District facing double the housing insecurity over one year">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bank’s cash fund returned 2.8 percent a year over the past 10 years, compared to 4.2 percent for its conservative fund. File photo. 123RF A woman who did not realise that her KiwiSaver was mistakenly in a cash fund for more than a decade is taking her complaint to the ... <a title="Decade mistakenly in a cash fund: ‘Why didn’t the bank contact me?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/decade-mistakenly-in-a-cash-fund-why-didnt-the-bank-contact-me/" aria-label="Read more about Decade mistakenly in a cash fund: ‘Why didn’t the bank contact me?’">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand “The trend is not good” for the Prime Minister, says Liam Hehir. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Last week was “disastrous” and a “last straw scenario” for the prime minister, says a former National Party chief press secretary, while another political commentator says National MPs will be considering whether now is the ... <a title="PM Christopher Luxon facing a ‘last straw scenario’ – commentators" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/pm-christopher-luxon-facing-a-last-straw-scenario-commentators/" aria-label="Read more about PM Christopher Luxon facing a ‘last straw scenario’ – commentators">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the T20 World Cup final action as the Black Caps take on India at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Black Caps are coming off the back of a stunning win over South Africa, in which Finn Allen hit the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. Meanwhile, defending ... <a title="Live cricket: Black Caps v India T20 World Cup final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/live-cricket-black-caps-v-india-t20-world-cup-final/" aria-label="Read more about Live cricket: Black Caps v India T20 World Cup final">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A tour through Parliament is among several new locations of interest connected to a measles case in a traveller who visited New Zealand. The traveller was infectious during their visit from 23-27 February. The new locations include both Auckland and Wellington airport, several trains between ... <a title="Measles case: Parliament tour included in new locations of interest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/measles-case-parliament-tour-included-in-new-locations-of-interest/" aria-label="Read more about Measles case: Parliament tour included in new locations of interest">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waitaki District Council is considering allowing people aged over the age of 80 park for free in Oamaru. 123RF The Waitaki District Council is considering allowing people aged over the age of 80 park for free in Oamaru. Age Concern Otago has asked the council to consider removing parking fees ... <a title="Waitaki District Council considers free parking for seniors in Oamaru" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/waitaki-district-council-considers-free-parking-for-seniors-in-oamaru/" aria-label="Read more about Waitaki District Council considers free parking for seniors in Oamaru">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Lights, camera, action, Ōtepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Enterprise Dunedin has teamed up with Dunedin-raised comedian James Mustapic to entice location scouts, filmmakers and producers to set their sights on the southern city for their next ... <a title="Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/showreel-showcases-dunedin-as-diverse-filming-location/" aria-label="Read more about Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brent Randell, who has taken five wickets in five balls, known as a triple hat-trick. www.photosport.nz Central Stags pace bowler Brett Randell has achieved a cricketing rarity, taking five wickets in consecutive balls, which has been described a “triple hat-trick”. New Zealand Cricket statistician Francis Payne said Randell becomes the first ... <a title="Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/five-wickets-in-five-balls-central-stags-bowler-achieves-a-world-first/" aria-label="Read more about Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Liam Lawson trails Mexican Sergio Perez during the Australian Grand Prix. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has finished 13th in Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix, after a disastrous start in a race, won by Briton George Russell. Italian Kimi Antonelli completed a Mercedes quinella in the F1 season-opener, while Charles ... <a title="F1: Brit George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix, Kiwi Liam Lawson 13th" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/f1-brit-george-russell-wins-australian-grand-prix-kiwi-liam-lawson-13th/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Brit George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix, Kiwi Liam Lawson 13th">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After 15 years bringing the iconic character Riff Raff to audiences across the world Kristian Lavercombe says he experienced a kind of mourning when he stopped playing him. Lavercombe holds the world record for the most performances in The Rocky Horror Show, he has performed as Riff Raff 2622 times. Now ... <a title="Why a Kiwi world record holder still misses playing Riff Raff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/why-a-kiwi-world-record-holder-still-misses-playing-riff-raff/" aria-label="Read more about Why a Kiwi world record holder still misses playing Riff Raff">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove heads in for what was subsequently ruled to be an own goal by Perth Glory in their A-League clash at Mount Smart Stadium, 8 March 2026. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s run for the A-League men’s premiership has suffered a hiccup with a 2-all home draw with Perth Glory. The Auckland ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/football-auckland-fc-draw-with-perth-glory/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory">Read more</a>
