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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Transport currently factors elements such as road closures, emergency service response, and the social costs for the life lost into the total cost of a road fatality. RNZ A transport consultancy firm says analysis of traffic data reveals the total cost of a crash is up to 70 ... <a title="Crashes cost up to 70% more than expected, Transport Ministry finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/crashes-cost-up-to-70-more-than-expected-transport-ministry-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Crashes cost up to 70% more than expected, Transport Ministry finds">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Sir Peter Beck. Supplied / Rocket Lab Rocket Lab has won a US$190 million (NZ$327m) contract from the United States Department of War, formerly the Department of Defence, for a series of hypersonic test flights using its HASTE launch vehicle. It is the largest single ... <a title="Rocket Lab wins record contract with US Department of War" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/rocket-lab-wins-record-contract-with-us-department-of-war/" aria-label="Read more about Rocket Lab wins record contract with US Department of War">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Economy grows 0.2 pct in December quarter, 1.3 pct on year ago Data at the low end of expectations Previous quarter revised to 0.9 pct growth from 1.1 pct Primary sector and tourism industries lead growth Manufacturing flat, construction sector contracts Data not likely to change Reserve ... <a title="Economy grew by 0.2 percent in last three months of 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/economy-grew-by-0-2-percent-in-last-three-months-of-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Economy grew by 0.2 percent in last three months of 2025">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana return to Albany for the first time in 2026 this weekend. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika are finally back on the North Shore, entering round six of Super Rugby Pacific without having played a home game at North Harbour Stadium. Albany became a fortress for the franchise in 2025, with fans ... <a title="Moana Pasifika finally return to Albany as season hits crossroads" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/moana-pasifika-finally-return-to-albany-as-season-hits-crossroads/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Pasifika finally return to Albany as season hits crossroads">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Originair has serviced Westport with an 18-seater Jetstream aircraft. Supplied Buller’s mayor says it’s “devastating” Westport could lose its only air direct service. Originair said the Wellington to Westport route is not commercially viable, asking central government to step in. Buller District Council Mayor Chris Russell told Morning Report the service ... <a title="Buller mayor devastated at potential loss of air connection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/buller-mayor-devastated-at-potential-loss-of-air-connection/" aria-label="Read more about Buller mayor devastated at potential loss of air connection">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Starfish at Army Bay. MARK LENTON / SUPPLIED A week since a two-year harvesting ban on the Hauraki Gulf coast in north Auckland came into force, no fines have been handed out. It is now illegal to take seaweed, shellfish, and other rockpool sea life from intertidal zones along the Whangaparāoa ... <a title="Vigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpools" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/vigilantes-racially-profiling-asian-community-at-auckland-rockpools/" aria-label="Read more about Vigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpools">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook All bets are off on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel’s attack on the world’s largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning. Brent Crude prices have surged since the attack, climbing to $US109 a barrel by 9am on Monday (NZT). AA’s transport ... <a title="All bets off over NZ petrol prices after Iran gas field strike, AA says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/all-bets-off-over-nz-petrol-prices-after-iran-gas-field-strike-aa-says/" aria-label="Read more about All bets off over NZ petrol prices after Iran gas field strike, AA says">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Supplied / JJ Green A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators say. Passengers aboard the Airbus A320 plane travelling from Auckland ... <a title="Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway after pilot accidentally hit ‘full power’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/jetstar-plane-swerved-off-christchurch-runway-after-pilot-accidentally-hit-full-power/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway after pilot accidentally hit ‘full power’">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand author:rnz digital reporters_] The Chinese Embassy. RNZ / REECE BAKER The Chinese Embassy says New Zealand and Australia’s recent comments on China are unwarranted and inappropriate, accusing the nations of “inexplicable colonial-style arrogance”. Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong hosted ... <a title="‘Colonial-style arrogance’: China unhappy with NZ-Australia statement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/colonial-style-arrogance-china-unhappy-with-nz-australia-statement/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Colonial-style arrogance’: China unhappy with NZ-Australia statement">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [brightcove]https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6391056234112 When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go. They are retired and worried the generation gap might prove problematic, that their home cooking ... <a title="Families open up homes to homeless teens under The Safety Net programme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/families-open-up-homes-to-homeless-teens-under-the-safety-net-programme/" aria-label="Read more about Families open up homes to homeless teens under The Safety Net programme">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic jam in Auckland. 123RF Health researchers are calling for policy changes to combat air pollution in Auckland, saying traffic is silently killing locals. More than 700 Aucklanders die every year from air pollution from traffic, compared to 2000 deaths nationally, according to a new report by the University of Auckland. ... <a title="Call for low-emission zones in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/call-for-low-emission-zones-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Call for low-emission zones in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bored Ape / Nike / Beeble / Cyber Cosmos Four years ago, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were everywhere. The tokens, which provide digital ownership of an asset, often art, were being traded and promoted by celebrities in New Zealand and around the world. Former All Black Dan Carter co-founded Glorious, to help ... <a title="Whatever happened to NFTs?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/whatever-happened-to-nfts/" aria-label="Read more about Whatever happened to NFTs?">Read more</a>
