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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand At the heart of the dispute is the RSA’s decision to use transitional rules allowing a new constitution to be approved by a simple majority rather than the 75 percent required under existing rules. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon A civil war has been unfolding inside the RSA, with suspended clubs, unpaid ... <a title="The ‘gnarly and unnecessary’ fight reshaping the RSA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/the-gnarly-and-unnecessary-fight-reshaping-the-rsa/" aria-label="Read more about The ‘gnarly and unnecessary’ fight reshaping the RSA">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremy Buxton’s life changed forever after a car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. But he says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant to help him. On a rainy winter night in Waikato, Jeremy Buxton wheels his barbecue into the garage to cook dinner under cover. He lights ... <a title="‘They took my whole life’: ACC spied on man with a traumatic brain injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/they-took-my-whole-life-acc-spied-on-man-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury/" aria-label="Read more about ‘They took my whole life’: ACC spied on man with a traumatic brain injury">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MONDAY The proposed change would allow the commissioner of Inland Revenue to set the rate. RNZ The government is making changes that could mean Inland Revenue is able to change its use-of-money interest rates more quickly. The change is included in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025-26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial ... <a title="Law change could let IRD change its interest rates more quickly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/law-change-could-let-ird-change-its-interest-rates-more-quickly/" aria-label="Read more about Law change could let IRD change its interest rates more quickly">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson in action during the Chinese Grand Prix. Mark Thompson/Getty Images Kiwi Liam Lawson has taken more Formula 1 points with a seventh placing at the Chinese Grand Prix. Qualifying 14th on the grid, Lawson took advantage of early casualties, as both McLarens – British world champion Lando Norris and ... <a title="Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/formula-1-kiwi-liam-lawson-finishes-seventh-in-chinese-grand-prix/" aria-label="Read more about Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui. The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after batting first, with South Africa winning ... <a title="Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/black-caps-beaten-by-south-africa-in-first-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga was still not happy after losing to the Blues. Photosport The Blues didn’t engage in the war of words, but they were merciless when it came to battle. The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an emphatic 43-7 victory in Auckland ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-blues-beef-far-from-done/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tana Umaga today confirmed that New Zealand Rugby has approached him about joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group. Photosport They didn’t engage in the war of words, but the Blues were merciless when it came to battle. The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an ... <a title="Rugby: Moana/Blues beef far from done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/rugby-moana-blues-beef-far-from-done/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Moana/Blues beef far from done">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Walk the Talk Unity March through Christchurch to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the mosque attack. RNZ/Keiller MacDuff Hundreds of people gathered in a shady grove at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, surrounded by bird song and the hum of cicadas, to remember one of the darkest days in the city’s history. ... <a title="Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack seven years later" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/unity-week-helps-heal-scars-of-christchurch-mosque-attack-seven-years-later/" aria-label="Read more about Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack seven years later">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Supplied A batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria. Food Safety says the affected product is a 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese with a best before ... <a title="Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/cheese-recalled-over-listeria-concerns/" aria-label="Read more about Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) celebrate their win over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. AFP The Black Caps return home from their World Cup heartbreak in India to host South Africa in a five-match T20 series at Mt Maunganui. Top order batters Katene Clarke ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/live-black-caps-v-south-africa-first-t20-at-mount-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Crashes in Hastings, Rotoru, Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have left three people dead, another with serious injuries, and forced multiple highways to close. Hastings A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road. Police said one person ... <a title="Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/four-separate-crashes-cause-highway-closures-and-three-fatalities/" aria-label="Read more about Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About 700 people gathered on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach to protest a proposed sand-mining operation. Supplied / Bream Bay Guardians At least 700 people have staged a noisy protest at Northland’s Ruakākā Beach against a controversial fast-tracked proposal to mine up to 8 million cubic metres of sand. The crowd included many ... <a title="Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/northlanders-stage-windblown-protest-against-bream-bay-sand-mining-application/" aria-label="Read more about Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application">Read more</a>
