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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters said the country was paying some of the highest power prices in the world. RNZ / Mark Papalii The head of Contact Energy has brushed aside Winston Peters’ claims saying electricity prices in New Zealand are some of the lowest in the OECD. New Zealand First is campaigning on ... <a title="Contact Energy CEO dismisses NZ First plan to split electricity suppliers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/contact-energy-ceo-dismisses-nz-first-plan-to-split-electricity-suppliers/" aria-label="Read more about Contact Energy CEO dismisses NZ First plan to split electricity suppliers">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Impression of how a revamped Scott Base might look. Antarctica NZ / supplied Antarctica New Zealand says it is aiming to get its detailed business case to revamp Scott Base in front of Cabinet for approval in June. This is about two years after the project was reset amid concerns over ... <a title="Scott Base plan ready by June – Antarctica NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/scott-base-plan-ready-by-june-antarctica-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Base plan ready by June – Antarctica NZ">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KMD Brands has rejected a proposal which would see Rip Curl de-merged into a separate dual-listed company, then merged with Stokehouse to create a new company. photosport Retailer KMD Brands has rejected a proposal from a US surfwear company to slice off its Rip Curl label and marry the two brands ... <a title="Rip Curl de-merger bid rejected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/rip-curl-de-merger-bid-rejected/" aria-label="Read more about Rip Curl de-merger bid rejected">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Airlines are comfortable there is currently a sufficient fuel supply, Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien says. Supplied/ Air NZ Airlines are pleading for assurance from the government, as the supply of jet fuel could be limited due to the conflict in the Middle East. Board of Airline Representatives ... <a title="‘Operating in this dearth of information’: Airlines pleading government for assurance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/operating-in-this-dearth-of-information-airlines-pleading-government-for-assurance/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Operating in this dearth of information’: Airlines pleading government for assurance">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Superintendent Lane Todd said the incident was a reminder of the dangers of power infrastructure. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Christchurch police are investigating the electrocution of a man who is believed to have been attempting to take copper from a transformer. Emergency services were called to a fire at a transformer ... <a title="Christchurch man could have been trying to take copper from transformer when electrocuted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/christchurch-man-could-have-been-trying-to-take-copper-from-transformer-when-electrocuted/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch man could have been trying to take copper from transformer when electrocuted">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fog was believed to have cleared by 8am on Tuesday but returned shortly after 9.15 am. 123rf.com Intermittent fog at Christchurch airport is leading to flight delays and cancellations on Tuesday morning. Eight domestic flights were cancelled when fog descended on the airport at about 7.25 am but by 8 ... <a title="Fog cancels and delays flights at Christchurch airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/fog-cancels-and-delays-flights-at-christchurch-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Fog cancels and delays flights at Christchurch airport">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone RBNZ govenror says NZ is likely to see higher short-term inflation Rates could rise if there are effects on medium-term inflation or inflation expectations Economic growth likely to be dampened The Reserve Bank governor is warning of higher inflation and weaker ... <a title="Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman warns of higher inflation, lower growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/reserve-bank-governor-anna-breman-warns-of-higher-inflation-lower-growth/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman warns of higher inflation, lower growth">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The changes bring ASB and Kiwibank into line with all other major banks SUPPLIED ASB and Kiwibank have become the latest to increase interest rates, on the back of market fears the rising oil prices may push up inflation. Wholesale rates have lifted since war broke out, even though the Reserve ... <a title="More banks hike interest rates as fuel threatens to push up inflation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/more-banks-hike-interest-rates-as-fuel-threatens-to-push-up-inflation/" aria-label="Read more about More banks hike interest rates as fuel threatens to push up inflation">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Molesworth landscape. Supplied / Pamu Farms Five groups are vying to take over the country’s largest farm. Molesworth Station, the iconic high country property, is run as a cattle farm by state-owned Pāmu. The area, known formally as the Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreation Reserve, at the top of the South Island, covers ... <a title="Molesworth Station: The groups vying to take over the country’s largest farm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/molesworth-station-the-groups-vying-to-take-over-the-countrys-largest-farm/" aria-label="Read more about Molesworth Station: The groups vying to take over the country’s largest farm">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government will be hearing from officials later this week on possible steps towards “demand restraint”, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. Petrol prices have increased by almost $1 per litre on average in the past month, according to price tracker Gaspy, and diesel even ... <a title="Fuel ‘demand restraint’ being considered by government, Shane Jones says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/fuel-demand-restraint-being-considered-by-government-shane-jones-says/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel ‘demand restraint’ being considered by government, Shane Jones says">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Aaron Hewson has been studying the genetics of the trees in the orchard. RNZ / Claire Concannon Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. The lines of apple trees look lush and healthy, some garlanded with a heavy crop of coloured orbs – ... <a title="Our Changing World: The tree keepers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/our-changing-world-the-tree-keepers/" aria-label="Read more about Our Changing World: The tree keepers">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jimmy Neesham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand’s top cricketers are happy a decision has been made about the future of the domestic T20 competition and are looking forward to its development. On Monday New Zealand Cricket decided to push ahead with a proposed NZ20 franchise league rather than entering into an expanded ... <a title="NZ cricketers back new T20 league “You’re playing the game for the fans”" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/nz-cricketers-back-new-t20-league-youre-playing-the-game-for-the-fans/" aria-label="Read more about NZ cricketers back new T20 league “You’re playing the game for the fans”">Read more</a>
