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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Paul C Schrader Slipper Island, an exclusive chunk of land off the Coromandel Coast is up for grabs. It is estimated that it could sell for more than $10 million. It is one of fewer than two dozen private islands in Aotearoa. Slipper Island is a short boat ride ... <a title="For sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 million" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/for-sale-slipper-island-expected-to-fetch-more-than-10-million/" aria-label="Read more about For sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 million">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Du Val co-founder Kenyon Clarke. kenyonclarke.com Forensic accountants are continuing to find “areas of concern” as they look into the accounts of the failed Du Val Group. Statutory managers have released their latest six-month report into the group of about 70 entities that collapsed in 2024 owing more than $300 million ... <a title="Du Val property group collapse: Forensic accountants continue to find ‘areas of concern’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/du-val-property-group-collapse-forensic-accountants-continue-to-find-areas-of-concern/" aria-label="Read more about Du Val property group collapse: Forensic accountants continue to find ‘areas of concern’">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foodstuff’s petrol stations say they will continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry and operating day to day. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid fears over the Iran war and potential shortages. Finance Minister Nicola Willis said as ... <a title="Foodstuff’s petrol stations continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/foodstuffs-petrol-stations-continue-to-offer-discounts-despite-stores-running-dry/" aria-label="Read more about Foodstuff’s petrol stations continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Genesis chief executive Malcolm Johns. Supplied Genesis Energy says its $300 million rights issue has been strongly supported, raising $242.7 million from eligible shareholders – including the Crown, which will maintain its 51 percent stake. The offer opened on 23 February, giving investors one new share for every 7.9 held, and ... <a title="Genesis says $300 million rights issue ‘strongly supported’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/genesis-says-300-million-rights-issue-strongly-supported/" aria-label="Read more about Genesis says $300 million rights issue ‘strongly supported’">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Reserve Bank to increase media events after cash rate decisions Will have online news conference after cash rate reviews, starting 8 April Previously cash rate reviews only had written statement Governor Anna Breman to speak about Middle East impact on economy next week Reserve Bank governor Anna ... <a title="Reserve Bank head Anna Breman will publicly speak about the Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/reserve-bank-head-anna-breman-will-publicly-speak-about-the-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank head Anna Breman will publicly speak about the Iran conflict">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt businesses say they’re swiftly losing cash, and one’s shut up shop, as roadworks roll on in the city centre. Authorities are sorry for the disruption, but say the work is essential. Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Transport Agency are running multiple projects to future-proof service ... <a title="Lower Hutt businesses report 50 percent drop as roadworks roll on in city centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/lower-hutt-businesses-report-50-percent-drop-as-roadworks-roll-on-in-city-centre/" aria-label="Read more about Lower Hutt businesses report 50 percent drop as roadworks roll on in city centre">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising oil prices are expecting to put pressure on prices across New Zealand. But from food to coffee and petrol to clothes, what are sectors expecting? RNZ set out to ask. Petrol Mike Newton, spokesperson for fuel monitoring app Gaspy, said if crude oil prices were to remain at Thursday afternoon ... <a title="How much might prices rise, and when?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/how-much-might-prices-rise-and-when/" aria-label="Read more about How much might prices rise, and when?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand is preparing for a prolonged conflict in the Middle East as attacks on the world’s largest natural gasfield create even more uncertainty at the pump. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is preparing for a prolonged conflict in the Middle East as attacks on the world’s largest natural gasfield ... <a title="NZ prepares for uncertainty at the pump as it eyes prolonged Middle East conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/nz-prepares-for-uncertainty-at-the-pump-as-it-eyes-prolonged-middle-east-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about NZ prepares for uncertainty at the pump as it eyes prolonged Middle East conflict">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taxpayers who have debt for the 2023 and 2024 tax years are being given another option to avoid paying penalties to Inland Revenue. As part of an amendment to the Taxation Bill, a pilot programme is being launched that will allow people with tax debt to settle it via tax pooling, ... <a title="How people and businesses with tax debt can avoid IRD penalties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/how-people-and-businesses-with-tax-debt-can-avoid-ird-penalties/" aria-label="Read more about How people and businesses with tax debt can avoid IRD penalties">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gull said three percent of its sites had not been able to meet the extra demand from customer when it cut prices on its regular Thursday promotion on March 12. Nick Monro / RNZ Higher fuel costs mean higher transport costs, and that means higher prices across the board – and ... <a title="Iran war hits Kiwi wallets hard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/iran-war-hits-kiwi-wallets-hard/" aria-label="Read more about Iran war hits Kiwi wallets hard">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Farrel Music / Leo Baron There is more discord in the music industry over the government helping fund two Robbie Williams concerts. It has contributed an undisclosed amount from its $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package, $40 million of which is to secure large-scale international events that will ... <a title="Robbie Williams shows ‘touch and go’ without government funding, says Frontier Touring" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/robbie-williams-shows-touch-and-go-without-government-funding-says-frontier-touring/" aria-label="Read more about Robbie Williams shows ‘touch and go’ without government funding, says Frontier Touring">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three Sister’s Brewery founder Joe Emans wants to leave the Sunshine Brewing brands intact. Robin Martin/RNZ The sale of one of New Zealand’s oldest running independent craft brewery is a deal worth toasting, according to those close to the transaction. Sunshine Brewing – including its iconic Gisborne Gold brand – has ... <a title="Sale of one of NZ’s oldest running independent craft brewery deal worth toasting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/sale-of-one-of-nzs-oldest-running-independent-craft-brewery-deal-worth-toasting/" aria-label="Read more about Sale of one of NZ’s oldest running independent craft brewery deal worth toasting">Read more</a>
