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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The kaumātua involved in the kaupapa at Te Whare Mahara on 21 Ridout Street, Maeroa, Hamilton. Supplied The first kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia will soon open in Waikato. Around 4500 Māori are currently living with mate wareware, but that number is expected to almost triple – to ... <a title="First kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia to open in Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/first-kaupapa-maori-centre-for-those-living-with-dementia-to-open-in-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about First kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia to open in Waikato">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RBNZ governor says NZ is likely to see higher short-term inflation Rates could rise if there are effects on medium-term inflation or inflation expectations Economic growth likely to be dampened The Reserve Bank governor is warning of higher inflation and weaker economic growth due to the Middle East crisis. The Israel ... <a title="Watch live: Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman warns of higher inflation, lower growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/watch-live-reserve-bank-governor-anna-breman-warns-of-higher-inflation-lower-growth/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman warns of higher inflation, lower growth">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Mark Papalii It will be 100 days of hiked up fuel prices at the pump even if the conflict in the Middle East was to end today, according to government officials. Labour leader Chris Hipkins and finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds were briefed by officials from ... <a title="Fuel prices to stay high for at least 100 days, officials tell Labour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/fuel-prices-to-stay-high-for-at-least-100-days-officials-tell-labour/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel prices to stay high for at least 100 days, officials tell Labour">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are set to reveal the details of a support package aimed at helping Kiwis through the ongoing fuel cost crisis. Willis has hinted it would be targeted towards low- and middle-income families. There has been speculation it will involve adjustments to Working ... <a title="Live: Government’s fuel crisis relief package unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/live-governments-fuel-crisis-relief-package-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Government’s fuel crisis relief package unveiled">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Bluebridge ferry Connemara. RNZ / Bill Hickman Bluebridge has cancelled a further two days’ worth of sailings for one of its Cook Strait ferries due to a technical fault. The fault on the Connemara was found on Saturday and stopped sailing for the weekend. The company has now cancelled the ... <a title="Two days of sailing cancelled for one Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry amid technical fault" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/two-days-of-sailing-cancelled-for-one-bluebridge-cook-strait-ferry-amid-technical-fault/" aria-label="Read more about Two days of sailing cancelled for one Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry amid technical fault">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Airlines are comfortable there is currently a sufficient fuel supply, Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien says. Supplied/ Air NZ Air New Zealand says four return flights to Samoa for April and May have been cancelled because of rising fuel costs. The cancellations are part of scheduled changes that ... <a title="Air New Zealand cancels four return flights to Samoa as airlines call for clarity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/air-new-zealand-cancels-four-return-flights-to-samoa-as-airlines-call-for-clarity/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand cancels four return flights to Samoa as airlines call for clarity">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand James Langton was fined $35,000 when he appeared for sentencing at New Plymouth District Court. Supplied / Ministry of Justice An Ōpunake farmer who charged at a regional council staff member inspecting problems at his property has been told the courts will “not tolerate threats or intimidation” of people doing their ... <a title="Farmer who ‘charged’ council officer fined $35,000 for effluent discharges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/farmer-who-charged-council-officer-fined-35000-for-effluent-discharges/" aria-label="Read more about Farmer who ‘charged’ council officer fined $35,000 for effluent discharges">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters said the country was paying some of the highest power prices in the world. RNZ / Mark Papalii The head of Contact Energy has brushed aside Winston Peters’ claims saying electricity prices in New Zealand are some of the lowest in the OECD. New Zealand First is campaigning on ... <a title="Contact Energy CEO dismisses NZ First plan to split electricity suppliers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/contact-energy-ceo-dismisses-nz-first-plan-to-split-electricity-suppliers/" aria-label="Read more about Contact Energy CEO dismisses NZ First plan to split electricity suppliers">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Impression of how a revamped Scott Base might look. Antarctica NZ / supplied Antarctica New Zealand says it is aiming to get its detailed business case to revamp Scott Base in front of Cabinet for approval in June. This is about two years after the project was reset amid concerns over ... <a title="Scott Base plan ready by June – Antarctica NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/scott-base-plan-ready-by-june-antarctica-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Base plan ready by June – Antarctica NZ">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KMD Brands has rejected a proposal which would see Rip Curl de-merged into a separate dual-listed company, then merged with Stokehouse to create a new company. photosport Retailer KMD Brands has rejected a proposal from a US surfwear company to slice off its Rip Curl label and marry the two brands ... <a title="Rip Curl de-merger bid rejected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/rip-curl-de-merger-bid-rejected/" aria-label="Read more about Rip Curl de-merger bid rejected">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Airlines are comfortable there is currently a sufficient fuel supply, Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien says. Supplied/ Air NZ Airlines are pleading for assurance from the government, as the supply of jet fuel could be limited due to the conflict in the Middle East. Board of Airline Representatives ... <a title="‘Operating in this dearth of information’: Airlines pleading government for assurance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/operating-in-this-dearth-of-information-airlines-pleading-government-for-assurance/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Operating in this dearth of information’: Airlines pleading government for assurance">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Superintendent Lane Todd said the incident was a reminder of the dangers of power infrastructure. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Christchurch police are investigating the electrocution of a man who is believed to have been attempting to take copper from a transformer. Emergency services were called to a fire at a transformer ... <a title="Christchurch man could have been trying to take copper from transformer when electrocuted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/christchurch-man-could-have-been-trying-to-take-copper-from-transformer-when-electrocuted/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch man could have been trying to take copper from transformer when electrocuted">Read more</a>
