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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Twenty-six graffiti artists are transforming the New Plymouth CBD into a living gallery. RNZ / Robin Martin The centre of New Plymouth has been taken over by street artists, musicians, and a whole lot of spray paint this week. The Get Up Festival is back in town for the first time ... <a title="Get Up street art festival returns to New Plymouth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/get-up-street-art-festival-returns-to-new-plymouth/" aria-label="Read more about Get Up street art festival returns to New Plymouth">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Townhouses on Glengarry Road, Glen Eden. Supplied New Zealand’s love affair with property could be in the break-up stage, with no shortage of houses and investors turning to the share market. It’s been a national obsession for decades – buying property and creating wealth through soaring capital gains. But the days ... <a title="The Detail: The great property breakup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/the-detail-the-great-property-breakup/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: The great property breakup">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above. The conflict in Iran continues to widen. In Azerbaijan, two people have been injured after Iranian drones hit an airport and landed near a school building.Explosions have been heard over Bahrain and Qatar. Evacuation notices have been issued for southern parts of Lebanon’s ... <a title="Israel, US intensify attacks on Iran as war hits 7th day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/israel-us-intensify-attacks-on-iran-as-war-hits-7th-day/" aria-label="Read more about Israel, US intensify attacks on Iran as war hits 7th day">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita scored two tries, as his NZ Warriors overpowered Sydney Roosters for a 42-18 NRL season-opening victory at Go Media Stadium. The home side scored 22 consecutive points to grab a 22-6 halftime lead, crossing soon after ... <a title="NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/nrl-round-one-new-zealand-warriors-v-sydney-roosters/" aria-label="Read more about NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Hurricanes have trounced the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, winning the match 59 points to 19. Most of the Canes’ points came in the second half – as they had only been leading 17-12 heading into halftime. Billy Proctor scored a hat-trick. The Hurricanes now ... <a title="Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/hurricanes-v-waratahs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Philip Trusttum. Supplied / Christchurch Art Gallery Renowned New Zealand figurative, expressionist artist Philip Trusttum has died, aged 85, with multiple leading galleries paying tribute online. Christchurch Art Gallery said Trusttum’s paintings “embrace life at full throttle, just as he did”. “Bursting with colour, movement, energy and humour, they reflect his ... <a title="Renowned New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum dies aged 85" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/renowned-new-zealand-artist-philip-trusttum-dies-aged-85/" aria-label="Read more about Renowned New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum dies aged 85">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Human remains were found off SH3 between Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga in the Waikato. Google Maps An Ōtorohanga farmer was shocked when her and a group of weed controllers stumbled across a human skeleton in an area of privet bush near State Highway 3 this morning. Police are investigating the remains ... <a title="Farmer finds fully clothed skeleton while cutting trees on SH3 Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/farmer-finds-fully-clothed-skeleton-while-cutting-trees-on-sh3-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about Farmer finds fully clothed skeleton while cutting trees on SH3 Waikato">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Quinn Tupaea scores a try during the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills / Photosport The Chiefs bounced back from last week’s Super Rugby Pacific disappointment to run riot against Moana Pasifika in a 57-24 win. This has been one of the ... <a title="Carter scores hat trick as Chiefs run riot over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/carter-scores-hat-trick-as-chiefs-run-riot-over-moana-pasifika-in-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Carter scores hat trick as Chiefs run riot over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Hurricanes take on the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is at 9.35pm. Team list Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua (vc) 3. Pasilio Tosi 4. Warner Dearns 5. Isaia Walker-Leawere 6. Devan Flanders 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (c) 8. Peter ... <a title="Live: Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/live-hurricanes-v-waratahs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Quinn Tupaea scores a try during the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills / Photosport The Chiefs bounced back from last week’s Super Rugby Pacific disappointment to run riot against Moana Pasifika in a 57-24 win. This has been one of the ... <a title="Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/chiefs-v-moana-pasifika-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – Asia Pacific Report A new documentary film on the devastating “ecocide” happening in West Papua will be screened as a world premiere at a weekend solidarity forum in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend. The 90min feature film, Pesta Babi (“Pig Feast”) — Colonialism In Our Time, ... <a title="Devastating new ‘ecocide’ film to premiere at West Papua solidarity forum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/devastating-new-ecocide-film-to-premiere-at-west-papua-solidarity-forum/" aria-label="Read more about Devastating new ‘ecocide’ film to premiere at West Papua solidarity forum">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents around the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant’s oxidation ponds have been complaining of the stench coming from the plant. Christchurch City Council Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has taken a swing at Christchurch City Council, warning it about a proposal to send partially treated sewage into the ocean. On Monday, Mayor Phil ... <a title="Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council’s ocean sewage plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/fisheries-minister-shane-jones-blasts-christchurch-city-councils-ocean-sewage-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council’s ocean sewage plan">Read more</a>
