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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>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman has died after a car mounted the curb and ploughed into a cafe in Auckland. The crash, about 9am on Wednesday, closed William Souter Street in the North Shore suburb of Forrest Hill. Three people were initially hurt – one critically, one with moderate injuries ... <a title="Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/woman-dies-child-hurt-car-crashes-into-cafe-on-aucklands-north-shore/" aria-label="Read more about Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Willow-Jean Prime has picked up the social development role. VNP / Phil Smith Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as Labour reshuffles its decks ahead of the election. Ginny Andersen will take on the education role, making her the third Labour MP to take on ... <a title="Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/labour-reshuffle-willow-jean-prime-loses-education-portfolio/" aria-label="Read more about Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Images showing rot in beams and exposed wood and peeling paint on window frames. Branz/supplied About 90 percent of homes in New Zealand are in need of immediate maintenance, with the total cost of the work thought to be $27 billion, research has found. Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment ... <a title="90% of New Zealand homes in need of immedate maintenance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/90-of-new-zealand-homes-in-need-of-immedate-maintenance/" aria-label="Read more about 90% of New Zealand homes in need of immedate maintenance">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Crusaders concede they have not been good enough but are confident they can turn around their disappointing start to the Super Rugby season. The defending champions have won just one of their first four games with losses to the ... <a title="Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/crusaders-back-themselves-to-turn-around-slow-start-in-super-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest number show 50 hospitalisation and 19 deaths with the virus within the span of a week. University of Otago professor of public health Michael Baker ... <a title="Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/covid-booster-should-be-given-alongside-annual-flu-vaccine-experts/" aria-label="Read more about Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of literature’s biggest names – from Aotearoa and around the world – will hit the stage for this year’s Auckland Writers’ Festival in mid-May. The festival’s 2026 programme features more than 220 artists participating in more than 170 ticketed and free events. Audiences will be among the first in New ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/jacinda-ardern-joins-star-studded-auckland-writers-festival-line-up/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up">Read more</a>
