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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
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>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action. as NZ Warriors take on Sydney Roosters at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Kickoff is at 8pm. Team lists Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Ali Leiataua, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde ... <a title="Live: NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/live-nrl-round-one-new-zealand-warriors-v-sydney-roosters/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Chiefs take on Moana Pasifika at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Kick-off is at 7.05pm. Team lists Chiefs 1. Benet Kumeroa. 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho. 3. Reuben O’Neill. 4. Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi. 5. Tupou Vaa’i, who will captain the side. 6. Samipeni Finau. ... <a title="Live: Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/live-chiefs-v-moana-pasifika-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Social Development Minister Louise Upston. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior government minister Louise Upston was duped by Gloriavale leaders on a visit to the West Coast Christian community and should resign, a leavers’ lawyer says. The Social Development Minister visited Gloriavale on 30 January where she met Overseeing Shepherd Stephen Standfast, ... <a title="Lawyer calls for Louise Upston to resign after being ‘duped’ by Gloriavale leaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/lawyer-calls-for-louise-upston-to-resign-after-being-duped-by-gloriavale-leaders/" aria-label="Read more about Lawyer calls for Louise Upston to resign after being ‘duped’ by Gloriavale leaders">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ said on Friday that everyone had been paid overnight but one worker said some people still had problems with their pay. RNZ / Peter de Graaf There is another snag for some of the thousands of health workers who weren’t paid this week. Now some have been underpaid after ... <a title="Waikato Health New Zealand staff frustrated after pay comes in late and incorrect" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/waikato-health-new-zealand-staff-frustrated-after-pay-comes-in-late-and-incorrect/" aria-label="Read more about Waikato Health New Zealand staff frustrated after pay comes in late and incorrect">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A poll result puts National on 28.4 percent. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB he is ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down after a poll result putting National in the 20s. “The only thing I am considering is the future of our children and grandchildren.” And said ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/06/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-absolutely-not-considering-standing-down/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down">Read more</a>
