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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau The government says a new survey shows its traffic light system for those on a job seeker benefit is working as planned. In August 2024, the coalition set up a traffic light system – alongside sanctions – for beneficiaries who don’t meet their obligations. Social Development and ... <a title="Beneficiaries responding to traffic light system, government says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/beneficiaries-responding-to-traffic-light-system-government-says/" aria-label="Read more about Beneficiaries responding to traffic light system, government says">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026. SAHAR AL ATTAR / AFP A spike in the price of LNG because of conflict in Iran shows how risky the government’s plan ... <a title="Conflict in Iran shows ‘risk’ of government’s plan to import LNG as back-up to Taranaki facility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/conflict-in-iran-shows-risk-of-governments-plan-to-import-lng-as-back-up-to-taranaki-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Conflict in Iran shows ‘risk’ of government’s plan to import LNG as back-up to Taranaki facility">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Retail Marketplace, which bought GrabOne in 2021, went into liquidation last October. Screenshot Wellington business Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It relaunches on Tuesday, offering vouchers for discounts at local businesses. Global Retail Marketplace, which bought GrabOne in 2021, went into liquidation last October. At the ... <a title="GrabOne relaunches under new owners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/grabone-relaunches-under-new-owners/" aria-label="Read more about GrabOne relaunches under new owners">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A British father and son cycling around the globe to achieve a double world record say drivers in New Zealand are the worst they have encountered across 24 countries. Joshua, 23, and George Kohler, 57, have cycled thousands of kilometres along Europe’s cycleways, through the mountain corridors of the ancient Silk ... <a title="Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/duo-biking-around-the-world-say-nz-drivers-are-the-most-aggro/" aria-label="Read more about Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Navy ship sank in October 2024 off the coast of Samoa after hitting a reef. Supplied / Profile Boats A retired law professor who’s sat on military court panels believes the charges laid in relation to the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui are unprecedented. The Navy ship sank in October ... <a title="Naval officers charged over HMNZS Manawanui sinking ‘unprecedented’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/naval-officers-charged-over-hmnzs-manawanui-sinking-unprecedented/" aria-label="Read more about Naval officers charged over HMNZS Manawanui sinking ‘unprecedented’">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rotokawa Geothermal Power Station. Mercury With geothermal energy exploration underway and torrefied wood pellets already in use, New Zealand could look to turn away from fossil fuels It’s already used to rear fish, grow flowers and to lure tourists, but a site near Taupō is the world-leading next step in geothermal ... <a title="How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/how-supercritical-geothermal-energy-could-change-our-future/" aria-label="Read more about How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [liveblog ]https://rnz.liveblog.pro/lb-rnz/blogs/69a55551b6f113bca370435e/index.html Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning what he is describing as ‘a big wave’ is still to come in the war with Iran. Speaking to CNN, Trump said the US hasn’t even begun to hit the Iranian regime hard yet. Missile ... <a title="Live: Trump says ‘big wave’ in Iran is yet to come as conflict widens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/live-trump-says-big-wave-in-iran-is-yet-to-come-as-conflict-widens/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Trump says ‘big wave’ in Iran is yet to come as conflict widens">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Dozens of previously unknown faultlines have been discovered under Auckland – and new work is set to find out if they are likely to cause quakes. Scientists will soon start to dig trenches across some of the lines to see if they are active. So far the discovery has not ... <a title="Previously unknown faultlines discovered in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/previously-unknown-faultlines-discovered-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Previously unknown faultlines discovered in Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor says making building cheaper through a one-stop shop for consents and fixing the failed Moa Point plant will be part of a three-year council plan. On Tuesday morning, the council released a triennium plan for the first time in nearly a decade. It outlined a range of policy ideas ... <a title="Wellington council releases first triennium plan in almost a decade" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/wellington-council-releases-first-triennium-plan-in-almost-a-decade/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington council releases first triennium plan in almost a decade">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A montage of pictures shows the phases of the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse as it is seen in Depok City, West Java province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Aditya Irawan / NurPhoto via AFP A total lunar eclipse is taking place tonight – and New Zealand has the “best seat ... <a title="Only lunar eclipse of 2026 taking place tonight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/only-lunar-eclipse-of-2026-taking-place-tonight/" aria-label="Read more about Only lunar eclipse of 2026 taking place tonight">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumers’ appetite to spend is growing but many are still struggling to meet their loan repayment obligations. Data from credit reporting firm Centrix shows consumer credit demand is up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, driven in large part by mortgage holders shopping around for a better deal and ... <a title="Personal loan arrears hit 10-year high as people struggle to meet repayment obligations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/personal-loan-arrears-hit-10-year-high-as-people-struggle-to-meet-repayment-obligations/" aria-label="Read more about Personal loan arrears hit 10-year high as people struggle to meet repayment obligations">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Echo chief executive Patrick Moynahan, right. Supplied. The country’s biggest e-waste recycling company is expanding its footprint. Echo Technology is acquiring BMS, a specialist in secure data storage disposal and the refurbishment and resale of end‑of‑life IT equipment. The acquisition price was not disclosed. BMS, founded by Stephen Westcott‑Jones, focuses on ... <a title="Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/echo-technology-expands-footprint-acquires-new-company/" aria-label="Read more about Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company">Read more</a>
