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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is welcoming news that the government has backtracked on plans to reinstate live animal exports. Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard told 1 News he could not get Cabinet agreement on overturning the ban, which formed part of coalition agreements ... <a title="Government backtracks on live animal export plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/government-backtracks-on-live-animal-export-plans/" aria-label="Read more about Government backtracks on live animal export plans">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Immigration New Zealand says it is trying to contact nearly a dozen cultural performers from India who are believed to have remained in the country after their visas expired. The performers travelled to New Zealand last month as part of a group accompanying Bollywood singer Shibani Kashyap for Holi celebrations ... <a title="Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/immigration-officials-chase-indian-cultural-performers-after-visas-expire/" aria-label="Read more about Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The government has warned the country’s oil deliveries are in doubt if the conflict in the Middle East rages on. The closure of the Straits of Hormuz and damage to infrastructure has triggered volatility, fuelling record oil prices. Prices hikes have stretched beyond the petrol pump, ... <a title="Fuel supplies in NZ: ‘Unless things change there’ll be big challenges’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/fuel-supplies-in-nz-unless-things-change-therell-be-big-challenges/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel supplies in NZ: ‘Unless things change there’ll be big challenges’">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chatham Islands. RNZ/ Matthew Theunissen The diesel-reliant Chatham Islands are bracing for an energy shock as petrol hits $4.50 per litre and may continue to rise. The Chatham’s relies heavily on diesel to power the island. Although the Point Durham wind farm that opened in November is now carrying a ... <a title="Chatham Islands braces for energy shock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/chatham-islands-braces-for-energy-shock/" aria-label="Read more about Chatham Islands braces for energy shock">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Second-rower Marata Niukore is the only addition to the Warriors squad against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has named a largely unchanged line-up to meet Canberra Raiders at Go Media Stadium on Friday. The same 19 that dressed for last week’s 42-18 win over Sydney Roosters will front ... <a title="NZ Warriors name unchanged line-up against Canberra Raiders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/nz-warriors-name-unchanged-line-up-against-canberra-raiders/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors name unchanged line-up against Canberra Raiders">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The price of jet fuel has been fluctuating wildly since the conflict in the Middle East broke out. File photo. 123rf.com The price of flying has already gone up – and could take off again if the conflict in the Middle East continues. Air New Zealand raised its fares this morning, ... <a title="Flight prices on the rise – and could take off again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/flight-prices-on-the-rise-and-could-take-off-again/" aria-label="Read more about Flight prices on the rise – and could take off again">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting campers to designated sites. Supplied Freedom campers are falling foul of new Queenstown Lakes District Council rules, with about 18 people per day stung with $400 fines. Campers in self-contained vehicles were restricted to 141 designated spaces across 15 ... <a title="More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/more-than-1600-fines-issued-to-queenstown-freedom-campers-since-new-rules/" aria-label="Read more about More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern and former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins heading to a post-Cabinet conference. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic on Tuesday afternoon released its second report, sparked by public disquiet that its first report did not dig deep enough. The ... <a title="Lessons from the Covid-19 response inquiry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/lessons-from-the-covid-19-response-inquiry/" aria-label="Read more about Lessons from the Covid-19 response inquiry">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robert Smith The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says MetService will step beyond weather services to keep the public informed during times of Tsunami risk. MetService would now include NEMA tsunami warning banners on its website. NEMA director Civil Defence Emergency Management, John Price said the move would help ... <a title="MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/metservice-to-keep-public-informed-during-times-of-tsunami-risk/" aria-label="Read more about MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. AFP Under-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules. There have been reports this week that the country’s collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases ... <a title="Warning for employers skimping on sick leave as Covid wave hits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/warning-for-employers-skimping-on-sick-leave-as-covid-wave-hits/" aria-label="Read more about Warning for employers skimping on sick leave as Covid wave hits">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Council says dog owners must be aware of the rules and read the signs at West Coast beaches to keep Kororā safe. RNZ/Jessica Hopkins Lying on the rocks and left to die, with puncture wounds, exposed bones, and sometimes missing limbs. According to conservationists, that is the state Little Penguins/Kororā ... <a title="‘A little short of a disaster’: Little Penguins mauled by dogs at Piha" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/a-little-short-of-a-disaster-little-penguins-mauled-by-dogs-at-piha/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A little short of a disaster’: Little Penguins mauled by dogs at Piha">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rakai Jacob Thompson. RNZ / Robin Martin The family of a Taranaki teenager killed by a friend – who he looked upon as an older brother – says they have lost a loving son, protective brother and cherished moko. Rakai Jacob Thompson was jailed for five years for the manslaughter of ... <a title="Taranaki man jailed for killing friend who looked upon him as an older brother" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/taranaki-man-jailed-for-killing-friend-who-looked-upon-him-as-an-older-brother/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki man jailed for killing friend who looked upon him as an older brother">Read more</a>
