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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to stop the electric car rebate scheme, as she looks at how the government could respond to rising prices. Petrol stations ... <a title="‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/no-need-to-panic-fuel-supplier-says-as-average-petrol-price-surges-past-3/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs rose 2.3 percent in February compared with a year ago. 123rf Shoppers are being told to brace themselves for higher prices at the checkout as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of freight and fuel. New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs ... <a title="Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/shoppers-warned-to-brace-for-higher-grocery-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gift cards commonly expire after 12 months, leaving shoppers out of pocket. Andrey Popov / 123RF Retailers want changes to new gift card expiry rules, saying certain aspects will cause compliance headaches and put debt pressure on businesses. From Monday, all gift cards sold or given out with a purchase will ... <a title="New gift card rules a headache for small businesses – Retail NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/new-gift-card-rules-a-headache-for-small-businesses-retail-nz/" aria-label="Read more about New gift card rules a headache for small businesses – Retail NZ">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell. Supplied/LikeMinds Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he is leaving the dairy co-op after 25 years. Appointed the chief executive officer in 2018, he was tasked with leading a reset of the business to turn around Fonterra’s financial performance and rebuild farmers’ trust. Hurrell said ... <a title="Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/fonterra-chief-executive-miles-hurrell-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand squash player Paul Coll. PAUL ELLIS / AFP Greymouth squash player Paul Coll battled his way to a second Australian Open title with victory over Welshman Joel Makin in the final in Brisbane. World number two Coll and Makin fought out a 44-minute opening game with the Kiwi number ... <a title="Coll wins collosal Australian Open final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/coll-wins-collosal-australian-open-final/" aria-label="Read more about Coll wins collosal Australian Open final">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ has warned it could be harder for some people to access key health information. Unsplash / Getty Images GS1 New Zealand, the body behind the barcode standards used by retailers worldwide, says digital labelling will give people more information about products. The government has announced a trial of digital ... <a title="Consumer NZ warns over new barcode standards, GS1 NZ says it’s a ‘balancing act’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/consumer-nz-warns-over-new-barcode-standards-gs1-nz-says-its-a-balancing-act/" aria-label="Read more about Consumer NZ warns over new barcode standards, GS1 NZ says it’s a ‘balancing act’">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A child died and four other people received minor to moderate injuries. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A child has died following a three vehicle crash in East Tāmaki. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm ... <a title="Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/child-dies-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mahjong venues told RNZ that they are entertainment venues and that they are not breaking any laws. AFP / Hauke-Christian Dittrich / dpa Picture-Alliance Two mothers say their teenagers were part of a group of four who went missing for a week, and spent nights gambling at mahjong venues in Auckland. ... <a title="Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/concerned-mothers-say-mahjong-falls-outside-gambling-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand While many women find breastfeeding an enjoyable bonding experience, some will have an involuntary and overwhelming urge to remove their child from the breast. Intense negative feelings during breastfeeding can be caused by breastfeeding aversion response (BAR). Women describe BAR as a “skin-crawling” feeling or like “fingernails on a chalkboard”, as ... <a title="What is breastfeeding aversion and how can you manage it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/what-is-breastfeeding-aversion-and-how-can-you-manage-it/" aria-label="Read more about What is breastfeeding aversion and how can you manage it?">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas. RNZ / Dan Cook The CEO of one of New Zealand’s largest independent fuel suppliers says there is no need for people to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a ... <a title="‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/no-need-to-panic-fuel-supplier-says/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paralympian skier Adam Hall. © Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz Wānaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run ... <a title="Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/adam-hall-claims-silver-at-paralympics/" aria-label="Read more about Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps player Bevon Jacobs. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps admit they didn’t adjust quick enough to the wicket as they suffered a 7 wicket loss to South Africa in the opening T20 international. After deciding to bat first New Zealand were bowled out for just 91 in the 15th over ... <a title="Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/cricket-contrasting-results-for-new-zealand-teams/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams">Read more</a>
