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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook There are calls for fuel rationing following the effective closure of Hormuz Strait as a result of the war in the Middle East which has caused the price of oil to fluctuate. The Wise Response Society has already said it the government should activate the National Fuel ... <a title="Wise Response Society calls for immediate fuel rationing as war continues in Middle East" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/wise-response-society-calls-for-immediate-fuel-rationing-as-war-continues-in-middle-east/" aria-label="Read more about Wise Response Society calls for immediate fuel rationing as war continues in Middle East">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn mayor Lydia Gliddon says hard conversations need to be had. Supplied/ Facebook Selwyn District Council is attempting to drastically limit rates rises this year but the plan comes with some caveats. Councillors agreed on Wednesday to consult the public on an average rates increase of 5.4 percent. Ratepayers would also ... <a title="Selwyn District could drastically limit rates rises but it comes at a cost" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/selwyn-district-could-drastically-limit-rates-rises-but-it-comes-at-a-cost/" aria-label="Read more about Selwyn District could drastically limit rates rises but it comes at a cost">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An apartment on Hobson Street in central Auckland. RNZ / Yiting Lin Aucklanders are having mixed reactions to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s plan to push ahead with intensification in inner-city suburbs. Last month, the government agreed to reduce Auckland’s minimum housing capacity from roughly two million to 1.6 million in the ... <a title="Some Aucklanders ‘very wound up’ over housing intensification plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/some-aucklanders-very-wound-up-over-housing-intensification-plans/" aria-label="Read more about Some Aucklanders ‘very wound up’ over housing intensification plans">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Warbrick scores a try for Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final. AAP/Photosport With his NZ Warriors linked to a high-profile signing across the Tasman, coach Andrew Webster warns to take the NRL rumour mill with a grain of salt. Australian media reports the Auckland club has made strong advances ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster responds to Will Warbrick contract rumours" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/nrl-nz-warriors-coach-andrew-webster-responds-to-will-warbrick-contract-rumours/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster responds to Will Warbrick contract rumours">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A preliminary report into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been handed to Wellington City Council officers, but will not be made ... <a title="Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/preliminary-report-into-moa-point-wastewater-plant-made-private-during-crown-review/" aria-label="Read more about Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school was credible. Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm on Tuesday. “We will not detail the specifics of the threat, however, investigators are actively pursuing positive lines of enquiry to identify the person responsible ... <a title="Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/police-investigating-threat-made-towards-timaru-school/" aria-label="Read more about Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens. NIKOLAS KOKOVLIS/AFP US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand. The company, which is in the midst of suing the US government over its retaliation for a dispute about safeguards ... <a title="AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/ai-company-anthropic-expands-to-nz-and-australia/" aria-label="Read more about AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The White Ferns have pulled off another series sweep against Zimbabwe after winning the third and final One Day International in Dunedin by 200 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the White Ferns set the visitors 304 to win thanks to a 94-run knock from Maddy Green ... <a title="Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/recap-white-ferns-pull-off-series-sweep-against-zimbabwe/" aria-label="Read more about Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF A person has died in hospital after crashing off an e-scooter in the town of Twizel late last month. Police said the e-scooter crash happened on 28 February. No other vehicle was involved in the incident. Police said the person passed away in hospital yesterday from their injuries. ... <a title="One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/one-person-dies-from-e-scooter-crash-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua. Supplied / Porirua City Council A car which was driven recklessly through a cemetery in Porirua has been seized by police. Police said the blue Ford Falcon and several other vehicles were seen speeding through Whenua Tapu Cemetery for about 15 minutes on Monday evening. Kapiti-Mana ... <a title="Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/car-driven-recklessly-through-porirua-cemetery-seized-by-police/" aria-label="Read more about Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less on vapes each year, according to an analysis of bank transactions by Dot Loves Data. Eighteen to 24-year-olds spent $90 million on vape products throughout ... <a title="Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/under-35s-buying-less-vapes-could-be-result-of-tighter-regulations/" aria-label="Read more about Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The primary teachers’ union is angry that the government is offering pay rises to teachers on individual employment agreements. Education Minister Erica Stanford said from Wednesday, schools could offer staff on individual agreements a 2.5 percent pay rise from 20 March, with a further 2.1 percent on 28 January ... <a title="Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/primary-teachers-union-angry-over-government-offering-individual-pay-rises/" aria-label="Read more about Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises">Read more</a>
