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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, a title it has now held a record nine times. New Zealand often ranks in the top 10, but it has just dipped outside to 11th in the most recent World Happiness Report. It’s the third year in a ... <a title="Advice from the world’s happiest country, as NZ misses top 10" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/advice-from-the-worlds-happiest-country-as-nz-misses-top-10/" aria-label="Read more about Advice from the world’s happiest country, as NZ misses top 10">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve ever dealt with a sick household, the appeal of hand soap to kill germs is understandable and there are plenty of “antibacterial” and “antiseptic” products promising to do that. Hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent the transmission of pathogens between people, says Professor Paul ... <a title="Is antibacterial soap any better at killing germs?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/is-antibacterial-soap-any-better-at-killing-germs/" aria-label="Read more about Is antibacterial soap any better at killing germs?">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student The USGC Polar Star has operated in Antarctica for the past 55 days. RNZ/Mark Papalii A United States Coast Guard icebreaker has sailed into Wellington harbour after working with New Zealand in Antarctica. The USGC Polar Star, celebrating its 50th year of service, has operated ... <a title="US Coast Guard sails into Wellington harbour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/us-coast-guard-sails-into-wellington-harbour/" aria-label="Read more about US Coast Guard sails into Wellington harbour">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating following a serious assault on Thursday night in Amberley, in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury. Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons said officers responded around 10.25pm after being told a person had been seriously assaulted at a rural property on Racecourse Road. The victim was taken to hospital ... <a title="Person critically injured in assault in North Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/person-critically-injured-in-assault-in-north-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Person critically injured in assault in North Canterbury">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark ‘the mahi man’ pictured here with Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris, will lead the Warriors onto the field this weekend to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. instagram He’s the unofficial Warriors hype man, and a worthy challenger to the Mad Butcher’s title of the club’s biggest fan. Introducing Mark ‘the Mahi ... <a title="Warriors’ ‘Mahi Man’ earns his moment in the spotlight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/warriors-mahi-man-earns-his-moment-in-the-spotlight/" aria-label="Read more about Warriors’ ‘Mahi Man’ earns his moment in the spotlight">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Team Brazil was crowned champion at the Robot Rampage World Cup. Robot Rampage Fought inside a bulletproof cage, a battle between combat robots is not for the faint-hearted. It’s the grand final of Robot Rampage World Cup, a four day competition between teams from New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, and the United ... <a title="Robot Rampage: Enthusiasts watch epic final fight in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/robot-rampage-enthusiasts-watch-epic-final-fight-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Robot Rampage: Enthusiasts watch epic final fight in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The council publishes multiple different flood maps, which provide broad information about flood risks across the city. Auckland Council An Auckland homeowner disputes her property is flood-prone, despite it being designated as such on Auckland Council’s online maps. The council publishes multiple different flood maps, which provide broad information about flood ... <a title="Auckland resident contests council’s ‘broad brush model’ for flooding designations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/auckland-resident-contests-councils-broad-brush-model-for-flooding-designations/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland resident contests council’s ‘broad brush model’ for flooding designations">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foodstuff’s petrol stations say they will continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry and operating day to day. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid fears over the Iran war and potential shortages. Finance Minister Nicola Willis said as ... <a title="Foodstuff’s petrol stations continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/foodstuffs-petrol-stations-continue-to-offer-discounts-despite-stores-running-dry/" aria-label="Read more about Foodstuff’s petrol stations continue to offer discounts despite stores running dry">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Genesis chief executive Malcolm Johns. Supplied Genesis Energy says its $300 million rights issue has been strongly supported, raising $242.7 million from eligible shareholders – including the Crown, which will maintain its 51 percent stake. The offer opened on 23 February, giving investors one new share for every 7.9 held, and ... <a title="Genesis says $300 million rights issue ‘strongly supported’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/genesis-says-300-million-rights-issue-strongly-supported/" aria-label="Read more about Genesis says $300 million rights issue ‘strongly supported’">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the third year in a row New Zealand has ranked outside the top 10 in the World Happiness Report. 123rf.com Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, a title it has now held a record nine times. New Zealand often ranks in the top 10, ... <a title="Don’t complain too much: Finland’s advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/dont-complain-too-much-finlands-advice-as-nz-once-again-ranks-below-top-10-happiest-countries/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t complain too much: Finland’s advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch on Thursday night. Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB said officers were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm. There were reports that a person had been ... <a title="Woman seriously injured in stabbing in central Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/woman-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-in-central-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Woman seriously injured in stabbing in central Christchurch">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Reserve Bank to increase media events after cash rate decisions Will have online news conference after cash rate reviews, starting 8 April Previously cash rate reviews only had written statement Governor Anna Breman to speak about Middle East impact on economy next week Reserve Bank governor Anna ... <a title="Reserve Bank head Anna Breman will publicly speak about the Iran conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/reserve-bank-head-anna-breman-will-publicly-speak-about-the-iran-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank head Anna Breman will publicly speak about the Iran conflict">Read more</a>
