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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thanks to the widespread accessibility of the internet, many of us have front-row seats to suffering and death across the globe for the first time in history, even when we are not directly affected. We’re living in what scholars describe as a “polycrisis” — a set of interconnected crises that compound ... <a title="Social media uses negativity to steal our attention – how to reclaim it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/social-media-uses-negativity-to-steal-our-attention-how-to-reclaim-it/" aria-label="Read more about Social media uses negativity to steal our attention – how to reclaim it">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Outgoing chief executive Miles Hurrell said the changes to the forecast Farmgate Milk Price and earnings reflected improvement in global commodity prices and the co-op’s strong underlying margins and cost control. Supplied/LikeMinds Fonterra delivered a strong first half result, beating market expectations, while lifting its full year earnings outlook and forecast ... <a title="Fonterra delivers strong half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/fonterra-delivers-strong-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Fonterra delivers strong half-year profit">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Half of respondents think NZ is headed in the wrong direction under this coalition government, while just 32.3 think it’s headed the right way. File photo. RNZ Analysis: Christopher Luxon’s personal performance and that of his party is worse, and more people think the country is headed in the wrong direction ... <a title="RNZ-Reid Research poll: Bleak numbers for Luxon, but no obvious successors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/rnz-reid-research-poll-bleak-numbers-for-luxon-but-no-obvious-successors/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ-Reid Research poll: Bleak numbers for Luxon, but no obvious successors">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump has vowed to ‘obliterate’ Iran energy facilities if it doesn’t’ open the Strait of Hormuz. The threat has added to worries in global markets. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Sunday New Zealand’s fuels stocks remain at seven weeks’ worth, including stockpiles. Fuel price app Gaspy ... <a title="Live: Fuel price fears grow as Trump and Iran trade threats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/live-fuel-price-fears-grow-as-trump-and-iran-trade-threats/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel price fears grow as Trump and Iran trade threats">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A serious crash blocked State Highway 57 in Levin on Monday morning. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A serious crash has blocked State Highway 57 in Levin. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Arapaepae Road about 2.30am on Monday. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The ... <a title="Crash blocks SH57 in Levin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/crash-blocks-sh57-in-levin/" aria-label="Read more about Crash blocks SH57 in Levin">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson with Black Caps fans at the MCG during a test against Australia in 2019. Photosport The Black Caps will play their first-ever four-test series against Australia when they tour later this year and it will be their first against any opponent in 26 years. New Zealand’s schedule was released ... <a title="Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/black-caps-to-play-rare-four-test-series-in-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest poll numbers would leave NZ in limbo, producing 60 seats each for the coalition and opposition blocs. RNZ National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8 percent support. While a better result than the 28.4 percent it recorded in the most recent ... <a title="RNZ-Reid Research poll: Labour extends lead over National" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/rnz-reid-research-poll-labour-extends-lead-over-national/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ-Reid Research poll: Labour extends lead over National">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The small farming township of Rakaia’s river was once internationally-recognised for its abundant sea-run chinook salmon and other aquatic species, but population numbers have since drastically declined. Steve Terry It’s hoped a new $1.7 million wetland in Mid Canterbury will improve the once-thriving salmon run in the Rakaia River. For the ... <a title="Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try to lure salmon back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/taxpayers-invest-784k-to-new-rakaia-river-wetland-to-try-to-lure-salmon-back/" aria-label="Read more about Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try to lure salmon back">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold medalist Tom Walsh after the Men’s Shot Put Final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Poland, 2026. ANDRZEJ IWANCZUK / AFP Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event. Walsh kept his best until last, overtaking American Jordan Geist ... <a title="Shot putter Tom Walsh remains on top of the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/shot-putter-tom-walsh-remains-on-top-of-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about Shot putter Tom Walsh remains on top of the world">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are flocking to a fuel price app – while some are fuelling false information about shortages. On Sunday morning, the Gaspy app altered its reporting features so people could report shortages directly to the company, ... <a title="Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/misinformation-being-spread-on-fuel-price-app-but-intentions-unclear/" aria-label="Read more about Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three different water bottles, three different health labels. Supplied Two bottles of sparkling water. One, a Pam’s product has two Health Stars. The other, a Schweppes brand, has 4.5. It prompted one shopper to email RNZ and ask: What is going on? Shouldn’t water with the same ingredients have the same ... <a title="4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/4-5-or-two-star-water-health-labels-confuse/" aria-label="Read more about 4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The market consensus for the six months ended January was for revenue in the order of $11 billion. 123rf / Supplied images Fonterra’s first half result is expected to deliver to expectations, but with a murky outlook as the war in Iran threatens global supply chains, along with rising energy and ... <a title="Fonterra’s first half expected to deliver despite impacts of war in Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/fonterras-first-half-expected-to-deliver-despite-impacts-of-war-in-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Fonterra’s first half expected to deliver despite impacts of war in Iran">Read more</a>
