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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sunita Torrance (right), who goes by the stage name Coco Flash, and Daniel Lockett, also known as Erika Flash, hosted roughly 250 Rainbow Storytime events in New Zealand. Supplied Sunita Torrance grew up in the rural Taranaki town of Stratford feeling largely distant from her Indian heritage. The 46-year-old was born ... <a title="Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/indian-drag-artist-on-embracing-her-past-fighting-for-her-future/" aria-label="Read more about Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett. RNZ / Conan Young Farmers are getting nervous about the rising cost of fuel and fertiliser with the impact already being felt on farm. The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up the price of oil which has been reflected in the price at ... <a title="Farmers fear double whammy of rising fuel and fertiliser costs from Middle East conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/farmers-fear-double-whammy-of-rising-fuel-and-fertiliser-costs-from-middle-east-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Farmers fear double whammy of rising fuel and fertiliser costs from Middle East conflict">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two vehicles parked on the cycle lane on Orly Avenue near Māngere town centre. RNZ / Luka Forman A South Auckland man who was hit by a car while cycling believes drivers illegally parking on cycle lanes is a safety issue in the area. He said during busy periods some cycle ... <a title="Cyclists frustrated by drivers illegally parking on Auckland’s cycle lanes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/cyclists-frustrated-by-drivers-illegally-parking-on-aucklands-cycle-lanes/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclists frustrated by drivers illegally parking on Auckland’s cycle lanes">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch Hospital is working on ways to manage an expected influx of patients sick with winter illnesses like Covid-19 and the flu, as the nurses’ union warns the emergency department is already bursting at the seams and understaffed. The Nurses Organisation said the hospital hit 108 percent ... <a title="Christchurch Hospital staffing ‘like moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic’, worker says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/christchurch-hospital-staffing-like-moving-the-deck-chairs-around-on-the-titanic-worker-says/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch Hospital staffing ‘like moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic’, worker says">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East. RNZ Worried KiwiSaver members are asking: is this time different? Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East. But some investors have been ... <a title="KiwiSaver balances wobble: Is this time different?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/kiwisaver-balances-wobble-is-this-time-different/" aria-label="Read more about KiwiSaver balances wobble: Is this time different?">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock knew something was seriously wrong late last year when he had trouble catching a cricket ball. The cricketer-turned-coach started experiencing symptoms in October. It started with chronic fatigue, then came the random vomiting and loss of appetite. By December his balance and co-ordination went awry, his ... <a title="‘I’ve had some dark moments’: Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock opens up on cancer diagnosis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/ive-had-some-dark-moments-former-black-cap-luke-woodcock-opens-up-on-cancer-diagnosis/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I’ve had some dark moments’: Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock opens up on cancer diagnosis">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews The Waitangi Tribunal has granted urgency to an inquiry into the government’s decision to scrap school boards’ legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, ... <a title="Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into government’s removal of schools’ Treaty obligations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/urgent-waitangi-tribunal-inquiry-into-governments-removal-of-schools-treaty-obligations/" aria-label="Read more about Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into government’s removal of schools’ Treaty obligations">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) with New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson at the T20 World Cup. AFP After nearly three months in the subcontinent, the Black Caps are finally headed home, albeit without the trophy they wanted, and staring down one last challenge before they part ways. ... <a title="Black Caps World Cup octet in, eight more out for South Africa series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/black-caps-world-cup-octet-in-eight-more-out-for-south-africa-series/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps World Cup octet in, eight more out for South Africa series">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. Anneke Smith / RNZ MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says Justice Radich “brought justice to Te Tai Tokerau voters” when he ruled her expulsion from Te Pāti Māori “unlawful”. It comes as a political commentator says the party might be looking to distance itself from the drama of last year, and ... <a title="Court ruling ‘brought justice to Te Tai Tokerau voters’, Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/court-ruling-brought-justice-to-te-tai-tokerau-voters-te-pati-maori-mp-mariameno-kapa-kingi-says/" aria-label="Read more about Court ruling ‘brought justice to Te Tai Tokerau voters’, Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Association of Counsellors says there is growing demand for counselling – alongside a shrinking workforce and funding pressures. MICROGEN IMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LI Counsellors say long wait lists and not enough publicly funded services are preventing people seeking the help they need. The Association of Counsellors said its Counselling Workforce Report ... <a title="Counsellors facing growing demand,shrinking workforce, funding pressures – industry body" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/counsellors-facing-growing-demandshrinking-workforce-funding-pressures-industry-body/" aria-label="Read more about Counsellors facing growing demand,shrinking workforce, funding pressures – industry body">Read more</a>
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March 11, 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. ... <a title="The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/the-world-is-eating-our-lunch-how-our-apples-seafood-and-avocados-make-millions/" aria-label="Read more about The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain forecast for 4pm Wednesday. MetService A weather alert has been issued as a tropical storm nears the north of the country. A tropical low is expected to lie north of New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon, bringing southeast gales and heavy rain to the north. MetService has issued a strong wind ... <a title="Strong winds, heavy rain loom as tropical low nears New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/strong-winds-heavy-rain-loom-as-tropical-low-nears-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Strong winds, heavy rain loom as tropical low nears New Zealand">Read more</a>
