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March 5, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well-crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States-Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever-widening conflict ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/grattan-on-friday-would-labor-be-supporting-this-war-if-it-were-in-opposition-277242/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana will host the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on April 11. Photosport Moana Pasifika will not play in the Pacific Islands this season, and have instead been forced to move one of their matches to Bay of Plenty. The franchise announced on Thursday that the match scheduled to be played ... <a title="Rugby: Moana Pasifika relocate to Rotorua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/rugby-moana-pasifika-relocate-to-rotorua/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Moana Pasifika relocate to Rotorua">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand TVNZ. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Questions have been raised about TVNZ’s editorial independence after its chair discussed a news story with Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith, media commentator Tim Murphy says. TVNZ chair Andrew Barclay rang the minister after Goldsmith and cabinet colleague Mark Mitchell expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. ... <a title="Questions raised over TVNZ’s editorial independence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/questions-raised-over-tvnzs-editorial-independence/" aria-label="Read more about Questions raised over TVNZ’s editorial independence">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Officials caution that after resignations retail crime advisory group doesn’t have security or facial recognition expertise Group chairman says it will deliver robust reports on these issues to minister Ministry of Justice says its advice still stands. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has ignored ... <a title="Officials warns that retail crime advisory group lacks relevant expertise after resignations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/officials-warns-that-retail-crime-advisory-group-lacks-relevant-expertise-after-resignations/" aria-label="Read more about Officials warns that retail crime advisory group lacks relevant expertise after resignations">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Adam Mazzola’s home was half a metre underwater in some parts during the peak of Monday’s flooding. Adam Mazzola Flood-hit residents on Wairarapa’s south coast are demanding action after a creek burst its banks during torrential rain. Low-lying homes in Whāngaimoana Beach were inundated when a severe storm swept across the ... <a title="Wairarapa residents want flood-protection action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/wairarapa-residents-want-flood-protection-action/" aria-label="Read more about Wairarapa residents want flood-protection action">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ Capital and Coast group director of operations Jamie Duncan said the scheme was about improving overall access to MRI scans. 123RF Health NZ says an initiative to give patients in the Greater Wellington region petrol vouchers to drive to Whanganui for an MRI scan is working to bring waiting ... <a title="Health NZ says petrol vouchers helping lower MRI waiting list in Greater Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/health-nz-says-petrol-vouchers-helping-lower-mri-waiting-list-in-greater-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ says petrol vouchers helping lower MRI waiting list in Greater Wellington">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The byelection for the regional New South Wales seat of Farrer, vacated by former opposition leader Sussan Ley, will be held on May 9. the date was announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The main ... <a title="Farrer byelection will be on May 9" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/farrer-byelection-will-be-on-may-9-277621/" aria-label="Read more about Farrer byelection will be on May 9">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The camera on-board FV Emma Jane recorded images of a net being cut and a dead Hector’s dolphin sinking to the sea floor. RNZ / Alison Ballance A small fine meted out to an Otago fisher, who killed a Hector’s dolphin then lied to officials, underscores the failure to protect endangered ... <a title="Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, conservation group says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/fine-for-unreported-hectors-dolphin-death-reveals-toothless-system-conservation-group-says/" aria-label="Read more about Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, conservation group says">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Gloriavale compound on the West Coast. RNZ / Jean Edwards Senior government minister Louise Upston says she did not see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children’s safety at the West Coast Christian community. The Social Development Minister visited Gloriavale on 30 January where she met ... <a title="Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/social-development-minister-says-nothing-suggests-gloriavale-children-unsafe-following-visit/" aria-label="Read more about Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moriori Imi Settlement Trustees from left, Billy King, Tom Lanauze and Maui Solomon. Pokere Paewai/RNZ The Moriori Imi Settlement Trust allege the Crown has reneged on a promise to remain neutral on issues of tino rangatiratanga between them and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri over the Chatham Islands. Descendants of both Moriori ... <a title="Moriori accuses Crown of not being neutral on issues with Ngāti Mutunga over Chatham Islands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/moriori-accuses-crown-of-not-being-neutral-on-issues-with-ngati-mutunga-over-chatham-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Moriori accuses Crown of not being neutral on issues with Ngāti Mutunga over Chatham Islands">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A plume of smoke rises from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi. AFP / RYAN LIM More than 3000 New Zealanders are in the Middle East as the Iran war continues. The US and Israel have been bombing Iran for almost one week, with Iran launching ... <a title="Over 3000 New Zealanders in the Middle East amidst conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/over-3000-new-zealanders-in-the-middle-east-amidst-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about Over 3000 New Zealanders in the Middle East amidst conflict">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The camera on-board FV Emma Jane recorded images of a net being cut and a dead Hector’s dolphin sinking to the sea floor. RNZ / Alison Ballance A small fine meted out to an Otago fisher, who killed a Hector’s dolphin then lied to officials, underscores the failure to protect endangered ... <a title="Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, coservation group says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/fine-for-unreported-hectors-dolphin-death-reveals-toothless-system-coservation-group-says/" aria-label="Read more about Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, coservation group says">Read more</a>
