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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Octavia Calder-Dawe, Lecturer in Health Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England. Bacterial meningitis ... <a title="Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/bacterial-meningitis-is-deadly-but-can-also-have-life-altering-long-term-effects-new-study-278545/" aria-label="Read more about Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Hardy, Adjunct professor, Tourism, Southern Cross University Those who watched the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics probably placed Italy high on their travel bucket lists. Global events frequently generate abrupt spikes in visitor demand. This is a boon for many tourism operators and business ... <a title="Many tourism hotspots are ‘de-marketing’ – with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/many-tourism-hotspots-are-de-marketing-with-mixed-success-we-researched-the-smartest-ways-to-do-it-276966/" aria-label="Read more about Many tourism hotspots are ‘de-marketing’ – with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Analysis by Keith Rankin, 17 March 2026. Iran is a crucial country in Southwest Asia. Not only is it strategically placed with respect to maritime transport, it also has land borders with seven countries. Most of these countries have been in the world news in the last decade, generally in relation to some conflict or ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Turkmenistan: The Hermit Autocracy in the Centre of Eurasia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/keith-rankin-analysis-turkmenistan-the-hermit-autocracy-in-the-centre-of-eurasia/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Turkmenistan: The Hermit Autocracy in the Centre of Eurasia">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies, University of Portsmouth Iran targeted energy facilities across the Middle East on March 18, including the world’s largest liquefied natural gas hub in Qatar, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on an Iranian gas field hours earlier. Iran ... <a title="Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/why-iran-is-attacking-gulf-energy-infrastructure-278815/" aria-label="Read more about Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laura Kelley, Associate Professor, Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter The increasingly urban lifestyles of seagulls in the UK and around Europe has made them experts at grabbing food from unsuspecting outdoor diners. Herring gulls in particular are gaining a reputation for food theft in ... <a title="Why drawing eyes on food packaging could stop seagulls stealing your chips" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/why-drawing-eyes-on-food-packaging-could-stop-seagulls-stealing-your-chips-278269/" aria-label="Read more about Why drawing eyes on food packaging could stop seagulls stealing your chips">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Basil Sharp, Professor of Energy Economics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau The world’s energy situation is growing more volatile by the day. The US-Israel war on Iran has effectively shut one of the world’s most important oil choke points, the Strait of Hormuz, sending the price ... <a title="Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/return-of-the-oil-shock-lessons-from-a-crisis-new-zealand-has-seen-before-278657/" aria-label="Read more about Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kurt Sengul, Research fellow, Far-Right Communication, Macquarie University One Nation’s unprecedented surge in the polls raises important questions about whether a party built on grievance can present coherent policies to voters. While a Pauline Hanson-led federal government remains highly unlikely, One Nation now sees itself as a ... <a title="What does One Nation actually believe in?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/what-does-one-nation-actually-believe-in-278406/" aria-label="Read more about What does One Nation actually believe in?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bhiamie Williamson, Research Fellow in Disaster Resilience, Monash University Indigenous communities are often the worst hit when major disasters strike. The recent floods across the Northern Territory are a case in point. Last week, residents in the regional centre of Katherine were either evacuated or sought shelter ... <a title="Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/indigenous-australians-always-come-off-worst-in-disasters-this-needs-to-stop-278071/" aria-label="Read more about Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Graefe, Adjunct Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s swimming lessons, or even stopping altogether? If your child has reached a certain level, ... <a title="Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/some-kids-stop-swimming-lessons-too-early-how-well-can-your-child-actually-swim-278665/" aria-label="Read more about Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren C. Hall, PhD Candidate in Psychology, University of Tasmania As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead and implement a social media ban for kids, many are also considering fines as an enforcement mechanism. This is part of the playbook when it comes to ... <a title="Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/fines-alone-wont-stop-big-tech-behaving-badly-heres-what-might-work-276969/" aria-label="Read more about Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than one in four Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025. This winter, Australian families have another ... <a title="What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/what-is-flumist-the-new-flu-vaccine-for-kids-thats-sprayed-in-their-noses-273111/" aria-label="Read more about What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Peng, Lecturer in Accounting, The University of Queensland If you have ever checked your super balance and wondered whether you are “behind” for your age, you aren’t alone. To see where you truly sit, you should ignore “averages”, which can be skewed by a small number ... <a title="How does your super balance compare to other people your age?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/how-does-your-super-balance-compare-to-other-people-your-age-276370/" aria-label="Read more about How does your super balance compare to other people your age?">Read more</a>
