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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Emil Kalibradov The war in the Middle East could see inflation in New Zealand hit 3.7 percent in a worst case scenario, Finance Minister Nicola Willis revealed on Tuesday. Willis said the government was focused on mitigating the impact of the war on critical supply chains and the New ... <a title="‘Emergency package’ could help low income families amid financial crisis, economist says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/emergency-package-could-help-low-income-families-amid-financial-crisis-economist-says/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Emergency package’ could help low income families amid financial crisis, economist says">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title behind him, saying it was a miscommunication and both he and the Samoan prime minister have moved on. Samoa’s government had to clarify on Monday morning that neither Luxon nor his representatives had requested he ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon moves on from Samoan matai title ‘miscommunication’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-moves-on-from-samoan-matai-title-miscommunication/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon moves on from Samoan matai title ‘miscommunication’">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins has rejected the allegations. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands. The allegations – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade Paul’s private ... <a title="Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife makes series of unsubstantiated claims about him" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/chris-hipkins-ex-wife-makes-series-of-unsubstantiated-claims-about-him/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife makes series of unsubstantiated claims about him">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is due to fly to Apia on Sunday evening. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister’s office has denied reports that Christopher Luxon requested to be given a matai title ahead of his visit to Samoa. Luxon is due to fly to Apia on Sunday evening for ... <a title="Prime Minister’s office denies Christopher Luxon requested Samoan matai title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/prime-ministers-office-denies-christopher-luxon-requested-samoan-matai-title/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister’s office denies Christopher Luxon requested Samoan matai title">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Judith Trotman and Health Minister Simeon Brown. Supplied The Health Minister has agreed to meet with a group of blood cancer specialists who wrote an open letter expressing their alarm at Kiwi patients dying unnecessarily because Aotearoa is lagging behind with treatments. The dozens of doctors, nurses and clinician researchers ... <a title="Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists who say NZ lagging behind with treatments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/health-minister-to-meet-with-blood-cancer-specialists-who-say-nz-lagging-behind-with-treatments/" aria-label="Read more about Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists who say NZ lagging behind with treatments">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf ACT has voiced strong objections to the looming ban on greyhound racing, saying breeders, owners, and venues deserve compensation and more time. But it has yet to decide whether it will completely pull its support for the legislation at its second reading. The bill – in the name of Racing ... <a title="ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won’t say if pulling support for legislation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/act-voices-strong-objections-to-greyhound-racing-ban-wont-say-if-pulling-support-for-legislation/" aria-label="Read more about ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won’t say if pulling support for legislation">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings from his officials that the government’s proposed ‘move-on orders’ could put vulnerable people at risk and pile hundreds more cases on the courts each year. The powers announced in February would allow police to ... <a title="Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/justice-minister-paul-goldsmith-dismisses-officials-advice-on-move-on-orders/" aria-label="Read more about Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ross McNaughton ACT MP Cameron Luxton is a self confessed good, keen fisherman. Asked about his biggest snapper, he recounts catching a 23-pounder (10.4kg) from a kayak. “I tell you what, when I flipped that into the boat, I was bloody stoked.” He seems to be angling for a few fishing ... <a title="Fishing for votes: Fishing regulations, and the balance between recreational and commercial interests are shaping up as an election issue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/fishing-for-votes-fishing-regulations-and-the-balance-between-recreational-and-commercial-interests-are-shaping-up-as-an-election-issue/" aria-label="Read more about Fishing for votes: Fishing regulations, and the balance between recreational and commercial interests are shaping up as an election issue">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shibani Kashyap performs during Holi celebrations in Pukekohe, South Auckland, in February. Supplied A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Consulate General of India in Auckland supported visa applications for more than two dozen people as part of an “cultural delegation” that attended a Holi event in Auckland last month. The ... <a title="Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/indian-consulate-backed-visas-for-performers-who-overstayed/" aria-label="Read more about Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Currently the country has about 52 days worth of fuel supply either in country or en route. RNZ Shane Jones is continuing to make a case for why the Marsden Point refinery should have been saved, but his coalition partner David Seymour says the economics don’t stack up. The debate over ... <a title="Should Marsden Point refinery have been saved? Shane Jones and David Seymour can’t agree" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/should-marsden-point-refinery-have-been-saved-shane-jones-and-david-seymour-cant-agree/" aria-label="Read more about Should Marsden Point refinery have been saved? Shane Jones and David Seymour can’t agree">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Four of the government’s nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. People receiving Jobseeker benefits have increased significantly to 223,500 and education targets remain elusive. A target to reduce the number of households in emergency accommodation has been met well ahead of schedule, as has a goal ... <a title="The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/the-governments-targets-in-charts-employment-target-remains-elusive/" aria-label="Read more about The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice, and there are still questions over whether the party can be trusted by her rohe. On Tuesday, Kapa-Kingi was officially reinstated to Te Pāti Māori after ... <a title="Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/mariameno-kapa-kingi-unsure-if-future-lies-with-te-pati-maori-or-as-independent/" aria-label="Read more about Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent">Read more</a>
