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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission has passed on its recommendation to the Minister for Media and Communications for consideration. boscorelli Rules keeping a lid on the cost of calls and text messages between mobile providers’ networks could soon be scrapped. Regulation introduced in 2010 sought to control what telcos could charge one another ... <a title="Layer of regulation on telcos believed to have ‘done the job’ and could be lifted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/layer-of-regulation-on-telcos-believed-to-have-done-the-job-and-could-be-lifted/" aria-label="Read more about Layer of regulation on telcos believed to have ‘done the job’ and could be lifted">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri, pictured in 2017, quit as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency last month. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency has resigned while under investigation in relation to allegations of bullying and harassment. Social Investment Agency (SIA) Deputy Chief Executive ... <a title="Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/social-investment-agency-deputy-resigns-while-under-bullying-harassment-investigation/" aria-label="Read more about Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kelsey Teneti of New Zealand scores a try. RICHARD WAINWRIGHT The Black Ferns Sevens have wrapped up the World Series title for another year after beating Australia 22-21 in a thrilling final of the inaugural New York round. They won five of the six rounds this season with their victory in ... <a title="Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/black-ferns-sevens-win-new-york-title-to-wrap-up-world-series-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. © Bildbyrån Photo Agency 2025 © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to call on a number of key players for World Cup warmup games at home against Finland and Chile later this month. Missing through injury ... <a title="Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/key-players-missing-for-all-white-world-cup-warmup-games/" aria-label="Read more about Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics said the increase in prices between January and February was the sharpest in two-and-a-half years. Unsplash/ Jakub Żerdzicki ‘Patient’ house buyers and sellers are prepared to negotiate or wait for the right price for their properties, the Real Estate Institute says. The institute’s February data shows national median sale prices ... <a title="Buyers and sellers ‘patient’ as house prices lift, REINZ says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/buyers-and-sellers-patient-as-house-prices-lift-reinz-says/" aria-label="Read more about Buyers and sellers ‘patient’ as house prices lift, REINZ says">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra CEO, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands” to a foreign owned company. “CEO Miles Hurrell has resigned and will leave once his bonuses ... <a title="Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/winston-peters-slams-departing-fonterra-boss-miles-hurrell/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark of USA shoots against the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between New Zealand in Puerto Rico. EDGARDO MEDINA / AFP The scoreline might not suggest it but Tall Ferns captain Tayla Dalton felt her side played some of their best basketball against ... <a title="“No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/no-fangirling-as-tall-ferns-well-beaten-by-star-studded-usa-team/" aria-label="Read more about “No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays. 123rf Wellington commuters are facing kilometres of bumper-to-bumper traffic after two crashes within half-an-hour on State Highway 2. Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays heading into the city following a two-car collision just before the Ngauranga off-ramp and one after the ... <a title="Wellington State Highway 2 heavily congested after two crashes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/wellington-state-highway-2-heavily-congested-after-two-crashes/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington State Highway 2 heavily congested after two crashes">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to stop the electric car rebate scheme, as she looks at how the government could respond to rising prices. Petrol stations ... <a title="‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/no-need-to-panic-fuel-supplier-says-as-average-petrol-price-surges-past-3/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs rose 2.3 percent in February compared with a year ago. 123rf Shoppers are being told to brace themselves for higher prices at the checkout as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of freight and fuel. New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs ... <a title="Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/shoppers-warned-to-brace-for-higher-grocery-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gift cards commonly expire after 12 months, leaving shoppers out of pocket. Andrey Popov / 123RF Retailers want changes to new gift card expiry rules, saying certain aspects will cause compliance headaches and put debt pressure on businesses. From Monday, all gift cards sold or given out with a purchase will ... <a title="New gift card rules a headache for small businesses – Retail NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/new-gift-card-rules-a-headache-for-small-businesses-retail-nz/" aria-label="Read more about New gift card rules a headache for small businesses – Retail NZ">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell. Supplied/LikeMinds Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he is leaving the dairy co-op after 25 years. Appointed the chief executive officer in 2018, he was tasked with leading a reset of the business to turn around Fonterra’s financial performance and rebuild farmers’ trust. Hurrell said ... <a title="Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/fonterra-chief-executive-miles-hurrell-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns">Read more</a>
