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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A single vehicle crash in Hastings has caused serious injuries and closed a road near Te Mata Road. Police got the call around 6:45am on Sunday morning and have said initial indications show there are serious injuries. Waimarama Road ... <a title="Hastings crash causes serious injures and closes road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/hastings-crash-causes-serious-injures-and-closes-road/" aria-label="Read more about Hastings crash causes serious injures and closes road">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eight years after it first aired, Bluey has won over the world and been scientifically proven to teach kids resilience. But the Australian animation- in which a family of four blue heelers “navigate the vicissitudes of life with good humour and love” – is much more than children’s entertainment, says its ... <a title="How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/how-bluey-nails-the-perfect-playground-sounds/" aria-label="Read more about How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Investigations into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. RNZ A person has died after an incident involving a motorised bike on a beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road at about 4:40pm on Saturday. Police said the person was confirmed dead at the ... <a title="Person dies after incident involving motorised bike on beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/person-dies-after-incident-involving-motorised-bike-on-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies after incident involving motorised bike on beach">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The unofficial soundtrack of every basketball, squash or hard-court tennis match is the constant high-pitched squeak or shriek of the players’ shoes. But can this squeak be designed out of them while retaining the grip? That’s the question an international team of engineers and applied physicists, including me, have been investigating. ... <a title="Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/can-we-design-sports-shoes-that-dont-squeak-heres-what-the-science-says/" aria-label="Read more about Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The subsidy they get to help pay for fuel has not changed since 2022. 123rf Laura, a home support worker in Nelson, says it’s getting increasingly difficult to do her job. She travels between clients she provides care for, in her own vehicle, using petrol she has paid for. She said, ... <a title="Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/petrol-costs-bite-for-travelling-care-workers/" aria-label="Read more about Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lex Revell-Lewis has reduced his own national record at Adelaide. Kerry Marshall/Photosport Auckland sprinter Lex Revell-Lewis has shaved one-hundredth of a second off his own national 400 metres record at the Adelaide Invitational. Ideally drawn in lane six, with two faster opponents outside him, he was paced around the lap of ... <a title="Kiwi sprinter Lex Revell-Lewis lowers national 400 metres record at Adelaide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/kiwi-sprinter-lex-revell-lewis-lowers-national-400-metres-record-at-adelaide/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi sprinter Lex Revell-Lewis lowers national 400 metres record at Adelaide">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove has scored another goal for Auckland FC. File pic. AAP / Photosport Auckland FC have moved to one point behind A-League men’s leaders the Jets with a 2-1 victory over them in Newcastle. It was a victory of strength as the Aucklanders bid to not only retain the Premier’s ... <a title="Auckland FC end Newcastle Jets’ winning run" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/auckland-fc-end-newcastle-jets-winning-run/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC end Newcastle Jets’ winning run">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix celebrate a goal against Brisbane. Photosport Wellington Phoenix have moved into third place on the A-League women’s ladder with a comprehensive 3-0 home win over Brisbane Roar. The result completed a great day for football in the capital, following the Phoenix men’s 2-0 over Perth Glory in the earlier ... <a title="A-League: Wellington Phoenix women climb to third with win over Brisbane Roar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/a-league-wellington-phoenix-women-climb-to-third-with-win-over-brisbane-roar/" aria-label="Read more about A-League: Wellington Phoenix women climb to third with win over Brisbane Roar">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanielu Tele’a of the Highlanders scores a try against Crusaders. Photosport The Crusaders have overcome three yellow cards and a plucky Highlanders side 29-18 to win their southern Super Rugby Pacific derby in Christchurch. The defending champions avenged their season-opening 25-23 loss to their southern rivals last month, a big boost, ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders avenge season-opening loss against Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-avenge-season-opening-loss-against-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders avenge season-opening loss against Highlanders">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire crews are responding to a fire near Rotorua which is sending thick smoke over the city. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Fire crews are responding to a blaze at a car wreckers in Ngongotaha near Rotorua. Police said people should avoid Wikaraka Street while emergency services deal with the fire. Thick ... <a title="Fire at Rotorua car wreckers sends thick smoke over city" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/fire-at-rotorua-car-wreckers-sends-thick-smoke-over-city/" aria-label="Read more about Fire at Rotorua car wreckers sends thick smoke over city">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Atonia Waqa scores a try for Fijian Drua against ACT Brumbies. Getty Images Fijian Drua have created history in Ba, with a tough 42-27 win over ACT Brumbies at the Four R Stadium in round five of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition. It was their first victory over the Brumbies ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua upset ACT Brumbies in Ba boilover" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-upset-act-brumbies-in-ba-boilover/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua upset ACT Brumbies in Ba boilover">Read more</a>
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March 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corban Piper celebrates his goal for Wellington Phoenix against Perth Glory. Marty Melville Wellington Phoenix have given their A-League men’s playoff hopes a lifeline with a 2-0 home win over Perth Glory. With their first win in eight games, the Phoenix move out of bottom place into ninth and, more crucially, ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory with A-League top six in sight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/14/wellington-phoenix-beat-perth-glory-with-a-league-top-six-in-sight/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory with A-League top six in sight">Read more</a>
