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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his weekly post Cabinet media conference to face questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Watch it live here from 4pm: Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister is facing disastrous poll numbers, while also dealing with global issues, ... <a title="Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/politics-live-christopher-luxon-faces-pressure-after-polling-woes/" aria-label="Read more about Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 9, 2026.
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former top cop Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii A night’s accommodation at a Wellington hotel a five-minute walk from Police National Headquarters and an excess baggage payment are among a series of expenses by disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Last week, the Independent Police Conduct Authority released a ... <a title="Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/disgraced-former-deputy-police-commissioner-jevon-mcskimmings-expenses-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lomax played three tests for the Kangaroos. photosport Australian superstar Zac Lomax is switching codes. Lomax is leaving the NRL to join the Western Force with an eye on next year’s Rugby World Cup. The move ends weeks of speculation surrounding his playing future, after he became one of the first ... <a title="Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/zac-lomax-switches-codes-signs-with-western-force/" aria-label="Read more about Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabriel da Silva, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after US-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets describing it as “acid rain”. Iranian residents have reported ... <a title="What is the ‘acid rain’ in the wake of US bombings in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/what-is-the-acid-rain-in-the-wake-of-us-bombings-in-iran-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-277849/" aria-label="Read more about What is the ‘acid rain’ in the wake of US bombings in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZX sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand and Asian share markets have tumbled as concerns mount about over the war in the Middle East and its impact on the world economy. The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3 percent in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell ... <a title="Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/asian-and-new-zealand-share-markets-tumble/" aria-label="Read more about Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Waikato Hospital. RNZ / Simon Rogers A diabetic patient collapsed and died in a Waikato Hospital stairwell after a delay getting urgently needed food. The 79-year-old had a head injury and no pulse when he was found unconscious and alone by a passing nightshift doctor. It was more than an hour ... <a title="Diabetic patient dies in Waikato Hospital stairwell after urgently needed food delayed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/diabetic-patient-dies-in-waikato-hospital-stairwell-after-urgently-needed-food-delayed/" aria-label="Read more about Diabetic patient dies in Waikato Hospital stairwell after urgently needed food delayed">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues winger Caleb Clarke scores a second half try during the Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Crusaders at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Photosport Prior to the weekend, an uncomfortable question had started to form in the Blues camp. An increasingly one-sided rivalry against the Crusaders had the Blues begin ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders win a ‘turning point’ for Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-win-a-turning-point-for-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders win a ‘turning point’ for Blues">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oil spill from HMNZS Te Kaha is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury Canterbury Regional Council is yet to decide if there will be any penalties for the Royal New Zealand Navy after a ship spilled hundreds of litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour. About 200 to 300 litres of lubricating ... <a title="Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/navy-faces-potential-fine-after-akaroa-harbour-oil-spill/" aria-label="Read more about Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand . PHOTOSPORT Medical experts are warning sporting organisations need to do more to manage the risks of heat illness in football, after recent tournaments in the Pacific were played in extreme conditions. During a recent World Cup qualifier, three Samoan players were struck down by heatstroke in temperatures nearing 40C, while ... <a title="How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/how-hot-is-too-hot-for-football-in-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’re responsible for the mental load in your home and feel that burden isn’t understood, supported or recognised, this article is for you. Because the mental load is invisible and constant cognitive and emotional labour involved in managing a household or family life, it can be hard to quantify. All ... <a title="The four stages of the mental load explained" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/the-four-stages-of-the-mental-load-explained/" aria-label="Read more about The four stages of the mental load explained">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were still investigating if a kayak washed up near Blaketown on Saturday night was linked to the missing person, who was yet to be identified. SUPPLIED/POLICE West Coast police are still looking for a person swept out to sea near Greymouth. Emergency services received a report that a person was ... <a title="Search continues for person swept out to sea near Greymouth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/search-continues-for-person-swept-out-to-sea-near-greymouth/" aria-label="Read more about Search continues for person swept out to sea near Greymouth">Read more</a>
