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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student File photo. Supplied / Greater Wellington Regional Council Toxic algae warnings have been issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers. Red alerts are in place for Hutt River at Silverstream, Waipoua River at Colombo Road, and Ruamahanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore. Greater ... <a title="Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/toxic-algae-warnings-issued-for-hutt-and-wairarapa-rivers/" aria-label="Read more about Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera One person has died following a crash in Waikato. The single-vehicle crash was on Howden Road in Temple View around 8.30pm on Saturday. Meanwhile, a crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s ... <a title="Multiple crashes block lanes, one dead, several hurt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/multiple-crashes-block-lanes-one-dead-several-hurt/" aria-label="Read more about Multiple crashes block lanes, one dead, several hurt">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera A crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway at Onehunga, and northbound drivers are being warned to take another route. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on State Highway ... <a title="Multiple crashes block lanes, people injured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/multiple-crashes-block-lanes-people-injured/" aria-label="Read more about Multiple crashes block lanes, people injured">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau director-general Andrew Clark. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) spy agency has taken six times longer than it should have to address questions about lax cyber security identified in a Treasury report. The report last year mentioned that government data was “being managed ... <a title="Government data being held by ‘unvetted third parties’ – Treasury report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/government-data-being-held-by-unvetted-third-parties-treasury-report/" aria-label="Read more about Government data being held by ‘unvetted third parties’ – Treasury report">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera A crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway at Onehunga, and northbound drivers are being warned to take another route. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on State Highway ... <a title="Crash blocks lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/crash-blocks-lanes-on-aucklands-southwestern-motorway/" aria-label="Read more about Crash blocks lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett returned to the Warrior side against Newcastle Knights. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis – Skipper Mitch Barnett’s comeback from season-ending knee injury has helped inspire his NZ Warriors to their best NRL start in eight years and second-best in history. After losing three of last week’s starters, coach Andrew Webster was ... <a title="NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Newcastle Knights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/nrl-what-we-learnt-from-nz-warriors-win-over-newcastle-knights/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Newcastle Knights">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Winston Peters will be making his State of the Nation address in Tauranga on Sunday, purposely timed after the release of the quarterly GDP figures. It also comes off the back of heavy questioning by the New Zealand First leader about the previous Labour government’s ... <a title="New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to make State of the Nation speech" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/new-zealand-first-leader-winston-peters-to-make-state-of-the-nation-speech/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to make State of the Nation speech">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand With each passing year, Kim Gordon grows more impressive. A fearless talent devoted to the avant garde who refuses to soften her artistic impulses, she’s not just releasing music into her 70s, but music that’s as challenging as her old band Sonic Youth were during their heyday. There’s no denying Play ... <a title="Kim Gordon is as fearless as ever on new album Play Me" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/kim-gordon-is-as-fearless-as-ever-on-new-album-play-me/" aria-label="Read more about Kim Gordon is as fearless as ever on new album Play Me">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders winger Chay Fihaki goes over for his second try. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Revenge served. The Crusaders dished up a vengeful performance against Moana in Albany, to all but banish memories of their loss to the side at home in 2025. “They stung us deeply last year,” said coach Rob ... <a title="‘We’ve got the cattle’: Penney warns Crusaders just getting started" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/weve-got-the-cattle-penney-warns-crusaders-just-getting-started/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We’ve got the cattle’: Penney warns Crusaders just getting started">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ifeanyi Eze scored the crucial goal for the Phoenix. File photo. AAP / Photosport A superb goal by Ifeanyi Eze has given the Wellington Phoenix a vital 2-1 win over the Brisbane Roar in Brisbane. It continues the resurgence of the Phoenix under interim coach Chris Greenacre and crucially keeps them ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix score crucial win over Brisbane Roar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/wellington-phoenix-score-crucial-win-over-brisbane-roar/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix score crucial win over Brisbane Roar">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action as the Blues take on the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is 9.35pm. Blues team list: Ofa Tu’ungafasi 2. Bradley Slater 3. Sam Matenga 4. Josh Beehre 5. Sam Darry 6. Anton Segner 7. Dalton Papali’i (c) 8. Malachi Wrampling 9. Finlay Christie ... <a title="Live: Blues v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/live-blues-v-waratahs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Blues v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are working to locate all parties involved. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding. A spokesperson said police were called to Stafford Street shortly after 7pm on Saturday night. The spokesperson said one person was found at the scene ... <a title="Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/two-left-with-serious-injuries-after-disorder-in-feilding/" aria-label="Read more about Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding">Read more</a>
