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March 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne New federal polls from Newspoll and Redbridge have Labor’s primary vote dropping, with One Nation seven or nine points ahead of the Coalition in second place. Labor ... <a title="Labor down in Newspoll and Redbridge polls, with One Nation still in a clear second position" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/labor-down-in-newspoll-and-redbridge-polls-with-one-nation-still-in-a-clear-second-position-277081/" aria-label="Read more about Labor down in Newspoll and Redbridge polls, with One Nation still in a clear second position">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Lensen, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington If you’re often on social media, you’ve probably seen it: the deluge of low-quality, artificial intelligence-made material clogging up our feeds. So-called “AI slop” – the Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year ... <a title="AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ’s rules aren’t ready" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/ai-is-already-creeping-into-election-campaigns-nzs-rules-arent-ready-275688/" aria-label="Read more about AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ’s rules aren’t ready">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Now the seminal Kiwi band – which includes celebrated song-writing siblings Tim and Neil Finn as well as Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie – have announced shows for Auckland and Wellington. The will play at TSB Arena, Wellington on Wednesday, 6 May, followed by Spark Arena in Auckland on Saturday, 9 ... <a title="Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/split-enz-have-reunited-two-more-shows-for-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Two BlueBridge ferry sailings have been cancelled for passengers due to rough conditions in the Cook Strait. MetService forecast southerly swells of up to 4m with winds reaching just over 80 km/h. Strong winds are expected to continue through Tuesday. BlueBridge ... <a title="Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/strong-winds-disrupt-cook-strait-passenger-services/" aria-label="Read more about Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can’t afford. However, recent comments from the transport minister suggest that such a change wouldn’t be happening anytime soon. Chris Bishop told interest.co.nz that the mandatory third-party vehicle insurance wasn’t considered ... <a title="Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/should-third-party-vehicle-insurance-be-compulsory-why-the-costs-could-outweigh-the-benefits/" aria-label="Read more about Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend. They said the offenders broke into a gated yard at Hato Hone St John’s Manukau ... <a title="Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tyres-slashed-on-three-ambulances-during-manukau-break-in/" aria-label="Read more about Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki Gulf, but the policy they’ve promised to reverse was their own The battle has been long – fish versus fishing. Now, the fight over the ... <a title="The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again-as-national-party-does-a-backflip/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend. They said the offenders broke into a gated yard at Hato Hone St John’s Manukau ... <a title="Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tyres-slashes-on-three-ambulanceduring-manukau-break-in/" aria-label="Read more about Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
RNZ News Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand’s stance on the United States and Israeli bombing of Iran mirrors that of Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government supported the United States acting to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. A statement by Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters yesterday “acknowledges” the strikes. ... <a title="Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/luxon-defends-nzs-position-on-iran-attacks-same-as-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The benchmark NZX50 fell 1 percent in early trading, or 145 points. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following the latest conflict in the Middle East. The benchmark NZX50 opened down 1 percent, before extending its losses to be down 1.3 percent mid-morning. Market ... <a title="NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/nz-share-market-falls-in-first-trading-since-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki Gulf, but the policy they’ve promised to reverse was their own The battle has been long – fish versus fishing. Now, the fight over the ... <a title="The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The works have already drawn the ire of local residents. Pretoria Gordon A major through road in Lower Hutt will be closed for the next nine months as part of a series of road works in Hutt City. From 2 March until December 2026, the intersection between Queens Dr and High ... <a title="Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/major-through-road-in-lower-hutt-closes-for-next-nine-months/" aria-label="Read more about Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months">Read more</a>
