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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport. AFP A New Zealand citizen living in Dubai says they feel abandoned by the government as conflict intensifies, describing constant missile activity, shortages and a lack of clear evacuation support. Speaking anonymously, the expat told RNZ that conditions on ... <a title="‘We feel abandoned’: Kiwi in Dubai describes fear, chaos and lack of consular support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/we-feel-abandoned-kiwi-in-dubai-describes-fear-chaos-and-lack-of-consular-support/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We feel abandoned’: Kiwi in Dubai describes fear, chaos and lack of consular support">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The defence lawyers say the staff were using legal restraint to keep themselves and the teens safe in a high risk situation. File photo. RNZ Seven Oranga Tamariki workers are accused of bashing two teens – or failing to stop them being bashed – in a tiny phone room at Korowai ... <a title="Seven Oranga Tamariki workers on trial accused of assaulting two teens at youth justice facility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/seven-oranga-tamariki-workers-on-trial-accused-of-assaulting-two-teens-at-youth-justice-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Seven Oranga Tamariki workers on trial accused of assaulting two teens at youth justice facility">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire around 4am on Wednesday. Facebook / Palmerston North Fire Brigade Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a large distribution warehouse in the central North Island. The fire in Milson, Palmerston North was first reported at 6.32pm on Tuesday. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the ... <a title="Crews called in from Wellington to help with warehouse fire in Manawatū" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/crews-called-in-from-wellington-to-help-with-warehouse-fire-in-manawatu/" aria-label="Read more about Crews called in from Wellington to help with warehouse fire in Manawatū">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The results were reversed for both the White Ferns and Black Caps in game two of their T20 double-header series against South Africa in Hamilton. After a convincing first up 80-run win, the White Ferns were beaten by 18 runs, while the Black Caps ... <a title="White Ferns beaten, Black Caps win in game two of South Africa series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/white-ferns-beaten-black-caps-win-in-game-two-of-south-africa-series/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns beaten, Black Caps win in game two of South Africa series">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The AI boom is creating a shortage of key elements for phones, computers, even cars and dishwashers. 123RF New Zealand consumers are being warned laptops, smart phones and even fridges are going to cost more as the price of key components jump by 400 percent. Since the AI boom, manufacturers had ... <a title="AI boom creating shortage of key elements for consumer technology" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/ai-boom-creating-shortage-of-key-elements-for-consumer-technology/" aria-label="Read more about AI boom creating shortage of key elements for consumer technology">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour? Some do even though Health Ministry guidelines say schools should not serve sweets or chocolate at all. A teacher RNZ agreed not to name said rewarding children ... <a title="Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/should-teachers-give-children-lollies-and-chocolates-for-good-behaviour/" aria-label="Read more about Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour?">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ecologist Jess Scrimgeour doing fauna assessments in the burnt area. Supplied / Department of Conservation A Department of Conservation (DOC) ecological report reveals that native plants are making a comeback in the blackened fire-charred areas of Tongariro National Park, but warns that invasive weeds and animal pests pose a risk to ... <a title="Native speargrass survives Tongariro inferno virtually unscathed, report reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/native-speargrass-survives-tongariro-inferno-virtually-unscathed-report-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about Native speargrass survives Tongariro inferno virtually unscathed, report reveals">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A man who threatened four drivers with a machete in Australia in a series of attempted carjackings will be deported back to New Zealand. John Suafai Semau held a 64-year-old man in a headlock while trying to flee an accident scene in Queensland in 2022 and steal his car, and ... <a title="Machete-wielding carjacker to be deported back to New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/machete-wielding-carjacker-to-be-deported-back-to-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Machete-wielding carjacker to be deported back to New Zealand">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bad news is nothing new for Kiwi investors in the NZX but better days could be on the way. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The NZX is a small exchange, and it’s had a difficult stretch, but despite global events there may be hope on the horizon. Once again global events have ... <a title="The future of the NZX" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/the-future-of-the-nzx/" aria-label="Read more about The future of the NZX">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anchor Food whipping cream Global Anchor Food Professionals Brand Team A growing middle class enjoying products like cakes and iced-teas in China is seeing demand for New Zealand cream surge. Fonterra is building a new UHT cream factory at its Southland Edendale site – which when complete later this year will ... <a title="Demand for New Zealand cream surges in China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/demand-for-new-zealand-cream-surges-in-china/" aria-label="Read more about Demand for New Zealand cream surges in China">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand For most of 2025, the government talked tough on supermarkets, presenting itself as a consumer champion willing to use the toughest tools available to bring down food prices. If competition failed to improve, ministers said they were even prepared to consider the “nuclear option”- forcibly breaking up the companies that dominate ... <a title="Why the government backed away from breaking up supermarkets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/why-the-government-backed-away-from-breaking-up-supermarkets/" aria-label="Read more about Why the government backed away from breaking up supermarkets">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Social Investment Agency chief executive Andrew Coster is refusing to comment on the resignation of the deputy chief executive who quit while being investigated over allegations of bullying and harassment. Social Investment Agency (SIA) deputy chief executive Kylie Reiri left the job last month. ... <a title="Former Social Investment boss Andrew Coster won’t comment on deputy Kylie Reiri’s resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/former-social-investment-boss-andrew-coster-wont-comment-on-deputy-kylie-reiris-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Former Social Investment boss Andrew Coster won’t comment on deputy Kylie Reiri’s resignation">Read more</a>
