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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand TradeMe said Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona were the most searched electric vehicles. 123RF TradeMe says rising petrol prices are prompting more people to consider electric vehicles. The site said it experienced a 142 percent spike in searches for electric vehicles in March compared to February. The average price of 91 ... <a title="Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/rising-petrol-prices-sees-spike-in-trade-me-searches-for-electric-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991-1998. Military.com/Facebook/Supplied A New Zealander who has lived in the US for 25 years and even served in the US Marine Corps now faces deportation from the country. Paul Canton was in Marines for seven years and had built a life for ... <a title="New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/new-zealand-born-us-marine-denied-citizenship-says-system-is-flawed/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaari / White Island on 17 March. Geonet Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari / White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga Airport cancelled. Earth Sciences New Zealand says new satellite data shows ash emissions could have started as ... <a title="Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/whakaari-white-island-volcanic-alert-level-lowered/" aria-label="Read more about Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade ... <a title="Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds press conference over ex-wife’s allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-holds-press-conference-over-ex-wifes-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds press conference over ex-wife’s allegations">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman – who was killed by a forensic mental health patient while walking home from work – will be held in August. Laisa Waka Tunidau, a mother of four, was fatally stabbed ... <a title="Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/coroner-to-hold-inquest-into-fatal-stabbing-on-christchurch-street/" aria-label="Read more about Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in Aotearoa. File photo. Supplied / Paul O’Hagan Native bush falcons are breeding at Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges after years of uncertainty about the species’ future. It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in the country. They are classified ... <a title="Kārearea NZ falcon breeding in Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/karearea-nz-falcon-breeding-in-aucklands-hunua-ranges/" aria-label="Read more about Kārearea NZ falcon breeding in Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, New Zealand remains at the lowest level of official concern – but that could quickly change. Motorists are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices, with the average 91 petrol price around ... <a title="When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/when-the-petrol-lights-come-on-how-nzs-fuel-escalation-levels-work/" aria-label="Read more about When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the White Ferns take on South Africa for the second of five T20s. It comes after the White Ferns cruised to a one-sided 80-run win in the opening T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. Batting first at Bay Oval, New Zealand captain Melie Kerr and ... <a title="Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/live-white-ferns-v-south-africa-proteas-women-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA Two people have been seriously injured after two cars collided in North Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1 near Domett, between Christchurch and Kaikōura, about 10.40am. One of the cars was towing a horse float but it was unknown if any horses ... <a title="Crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/crash-closes-stretch-of-state-highway-1-in-north-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shannon Mato celebrates a try for the Māori All Stars against the Australian Indigenous All Stars in Sydney, 2025. NRL PHOTOS The Kiwi Ferns’ stocks have been boosted with Jillaroos’ 10-test cap powerhouse forward Shannon Mato’s availability after her decision change allegiance from Australia to New Zealand. Mato, 27, wants to ... <a title="Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/shannon-mato-wants-to-play-for-kiwi-ferns-at-rugby-league-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The furore over Christopher Luxon’s new matai title is refusing to go away, after local media in Samoa reported there was a late night phone call saying he didn’t want to go ahead with it after “too much interference on social media”. Luxon refused to answer questions about the reports on ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-refuses-to-say-if-he-tried-to-call-off-samoa-matai-ceremony/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand His name is Khabane Lame, but he is known worldwide as Khaby Lame. Born in Dakar, Senegal, he is the most followed content creator on TikTok. He became famous for video clips in which he reacts to absurd “life hack” videos with a blank, slightly annoyed face, showing the hack wasn’t ... <a title="Who is Khaby Lame – the world’s most followed TikToker?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/who-is-khaby-lame-the-worlds-most-followed-tiktoker/" aria-label="Read more about Who is Khaby Lame – the world’s most followed TikToker?">Read more</a>
