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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
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 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: Radio New Zealand NZ First said the latest report did not go far enough when looking into vaccine safety and risks. RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand First has called for yet another inquiry into Covid-19 – this one focused on vaccine injuries. The second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry, commissioned by ... <a title="NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/nz-first-calls-for-covid-19-inquiry-focused-on-vaccine-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to a house on Newcastle St in Mahia at 11.30pm on February 28. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man who was struck in the head and face with a golf club after entering a house in Hawke’s Bay and seriously assaulting a person is being sought ... <a title="Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/home-intruder-hit-in-head-with-a-golf-club-following-serious-assault-in-mahia-hawkes-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand SPENCER PLATT Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their “biological computer” made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings biological computers a step closer to real-world uses, such as drug-testing or robotics applications. Cortical Labs synthetic biological intelligence scientist Dr Alon Loeffler told Midday ... <a title="Researchers teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/researchers-teach-computer-made-from-human-brain-cells-to-play-doom/" aria-label="Read more about Researchers teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There was champagne and smiles as Dan Turner sailed into Antigua, in the Caribbean Sea, this week. After 16 months at sea and 28,000 nautical miles travelled, the South Australian accomplished what some can only dream of — sailing solo around the world. And to top it off, he completed the ... <a title="Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/australian-man-sails-around-the-world-in-homemade-boat/" aria-label="Read more about Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand SPENCER PLATT Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their “biological computer” made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings biological computers a step closer to real-world uses, such as drug-testing or robotics applications. Cortical Labs synthetic biological intelligence scientist Dr Alon Loeffler told Midday ... <a title="Researches teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/researches-teach-computer-made-from-human-brain-cells-to-play-doom/" aria-label="Read more about Researches teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police discovered a “chop shop” and recovered several stolen vehicles. (File photo) 123RF Two Mongrel Mob members have been arrested following raids targeting the gang in Christchurch and north Canterbury, police say. Officers also seized cash, methamphetamine, guns and vehicles after searching properties linked to gang members over the past fortnight. ... <a title="Gang members arrested after raids targeting Christchurch Mongrel Mob" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/gang-members-arrested-after-raids-targeting-christchurch-mongrel-mob/" aria-label="Read more about Gang members arrested after raids targeting Christchurch Mongrel Mob">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4185 Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month. Health advice about headphones tends to focus on how loud sounds might ... <a title="Why you might want to clean your headphones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/why-you-might-want-to-clean-your-headphones/" aria-label="Read more about Why you might want to clean your headphones">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party has withdrawn its support for resuming live animal exports by sea. Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard announced on Tuesday that the government would not get ... <a title="National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/national-would-only-support-gold-standard-live-animal-exports-todd-mcclay-says/" aria-label="Read more about National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says">Read more</a>
