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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dilworth’s redress programme began in 2023, with 261 survivors having accepted and settled their applications for redress by the end of 2025. RNZ / Dan Cook Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse. A Dilworth survivor says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small. Hector, whose real name RNZ cannot use, was ... <a title="Dilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/dilworth-abuse-survivor-says-90000-redress-offer-insultingly-small/" aria-label="Read more about Dilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a “big shift” in the government’s messaging around the war in the Middle East, warning New Zealanders the fuel situation could get worse before it gets better. Speaking at a media conference at Parliament on Thursday, Luxon said it had become clear the conflict would ... <a title="Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/fuel-situation-could-get-worse-before-better-says-christopher-luxon/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing ... <a title="Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/live-fuel-stations-run-out-again-luxon-warns-nz-preparing-for-prolonged-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Assistant Commander Kenton Rusbridge said crews are dampening down hotspots. Earlier, the fire caused concern due to it’s proximity to a Z petrol station. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, showed smoke rising ... <a title="Major fire at automotive shop in Ponsonby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/major-fire-at-automotive-shop-in-ponsonby/" aria-label="Read more about Major fire at automotive shop in Ponsonby">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing ... <a title="Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparng for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/live-fuel-stations-run-out-again-luxon-warns-nz-preparng-for-prolonged-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparng for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Smoke seen rising over Ponsonby from St Paul’s College. Supplied / Linda Hallas Black smoke can be seen over the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, show smoke rising in the distance. Do you know more? Share your pictures and stories with us at: iwitness@rnz.co.nz ... <a title="Black smoke seen rising from Auckland suburb of Ponsonby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/black-smoke-seen-rising-from-auckland-suburb-of-ponsonby/" aria-label="Read more about Black smoke seen rising from Auckland suburb of Ponsonby">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Taylor is back for the Football Ferns. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns squad has been named for the Oceania Qualifiers finals in Aotearoa next month, where the side will aim to book a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The squad sees Ferns’ regulars ... <a title="Football Ferns named for World Cup Oceania Qualifiers Finals in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/football-ferns-named-for-world-cup-oceania-qualifiers-finals-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns named for World Cup Oceania Qualifiers Finals in NZ">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This week, the Manukau Sports Bowl has been transformed into a multi-stage cultural hub for 11,000 performers from 73 high schools. Participants tell RNZ the Polyfest festival is a celebration of cultural diversity as well as an opportunity to learn. Faith Fomai from Southern Cross Campus says Polyfest is about “learning ... <a title="In Pictures: The people of Polyfest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/in-pictures-the-people-of-polyfest/" aria-label="Read more about In Pictures: The people of Polyfest">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Usually considered a low-cost staple for families, the price of mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began. Beef mince is up 23.2 percent, to an average of $24.46 a kilogram – about $4.60 more than the same time in 2025. Tauranga butcher Jason Pears knows budgets have been ... <a title="How do I make the most of my mince?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/how-do-i-make-the-most-of-my-mince/" aria-label="Read more about How do I make the most of my mince?">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Students performing at this weeks ASB Polyfest say the festival is a celebration of their diverse identities. More than 11,000 performers from 73 schools are set to grace the stage over the next three days. Polyfest is the world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival held annually since the late 1970s. ... <a title="Watch: Students share what Polyfest means to them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/watch-students-share-what-polyfest-means-to-them/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Students share what Polyfest means to them">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised. 123rf A Wellington GP clinic has stopped uploading consultation notes to patient portal MyIndici as an extra layer of protection for patients’ data. MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised, but there have been two high-profile security breaches involving health data at other companies in the ... <a title="GP stops uploading patient notes to MyIndici as a precaution" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/gp-stops-uploading-patient-notes-to-myindici-as-a-precaution/" aria-label="Read more about GP stops uploading patient notes to MyIndici as a precaution">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A scathing Auditor General report said former council chief executive Paul Eagle’s actions over a project to upgrade his own accommodation were unacceptable and misleading. RNZ / Te Aniwa Hurihanganui The Serious Fraud Office is evaluating a scathing Auditor General report into spending by former Chatham Islands boss Paul Eagle. The ... <a title="Serious Fraud Office looking at Chatham Islands Council spending" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/serious-fraud-office-looking-at-chatham-islands-council-spending/" aria-label="Read more about Serious Fraud Office looking at Chatham Islands Council spending">Read more</a>
