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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps opener Finn Allen plays a shot during their T20 Cricket World Cup semifinal against South Africa, in Kolkata on March 4, 2026. AFP Black Caps hero Finn Allen has developed a calmness about his role as an opener that is paying dividends at the T20 World Cup, the team’s ... <a title="The calmness factor: Finn Allen’s attitude change pays off for Black Caps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/the-calmness-factor-finn-allens-attitude-change-pays-off-for-black-caps/" aria-label="Read more about The calmness factor: Finn Allen’s attitude change pays off for Black Caps">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire this morning. RNZ / FELIX WALTON Police are at the scene of a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu. A scene guard is outside the house and officers are going door-to-door. A Fire and Emergency investigator is also at the scene. RNZ understands a person died in a ... <a title="Person killed in fire at Auckland home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/person-killed-in-fire-at-auckland-home/" aria-label="Read more about Person killed in fire at Auckland home">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on the NZX on Thursday. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Australian controlled mining company Tāiko Critical Minerals to list on NZ stock exchange (NZX) Company planning heavy minerals mining venture near Greymouth, production in 2028 NZX listing aimed at widening investor base Selected wholesale NZ investors offered shares ... <a title="Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZX" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/taiko-critical-minerals-debuts-on-nzx/" aria-label="Read more about Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZX">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / Thom Leach / Science Photo Library Pharmac says shortages in some ADHD drugs are expected to last throughout 2026. Its Chief Medical Officer, Dr David Hughes, in a statement to told Nine to Noon, rising demand and manufacturing constraints meant supply remains unpredictable. The drug option most affected is ... <a title="Pharmac warns unpredictable supply means ADHD drug shortage expected all year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/pharmac-warns-unpredictable-supply-means-adhd-drug-shortage-expected-all-year/" aria-label="Read more about Pharmac warns unpredictable supply means ADHD drug shortage expected all year">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two NZDF planes are on standby to head to the Middle East for evacuation operations. NZDF/Jalesa Normani The government is getting ready to send consular staff and two NZ Defence Force (NZDF) planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuation operations. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealanders in the ... <a title="NZ Defence Force planes on standby for Middle East evacuations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/nz-defence-force-planes-on-standby-for-middle-east-evacuations/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Defence Force planes on standby for Middle East evacuations">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The government is considering scrapping the clean car standard altogether, months after slashing the fees importers pay to bring dirty vehicles into the country. An EV advocate said if the proposal goes ahead, New Zealanders will be sold “the high-emitting leftovers” that manufacturers can no longer sell in Australia. The ... <a title="Government considering scrapping entire clean car standard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/government-considering-scrapping-entire-clean-car-standard/" aria-label="Read more about Government considering scrapping entire clean car standard">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finn Allen plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4, 2026. AFP Finn Allen has hit the fastest century in T20 World Cup history as the Black Caps cruised into the ... <a title="Finn Allen’s record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/finn-allens-record-ton-powers-new-zealand-into-t20-world-cup-final/" aria-label="Read more about Finn Allen’s record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Claire Garrigue More than half a century after the last whale was caught and killed in New Zealand, humpbacks are showing promising signs of recovery. An international study involving researchers from the University of Auckland shows humpback breeding is getting more competitive, which suggests the population is growing. University ... <a title="Fifty years after New Zealand stopped whaling, humpback population showing signs of recovery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/fifty-years-after-new-zealand-stopped-whaling-humpback-population-showing-signs-of-recovery/" aria-label="Read more about Fifty years after New Zealand stopped whaling, humpback population showing signs of recovery">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Foreign Minister Winston Peters says when conditions allow, NZDF planes will help New Zealanders get to locations where they can get on commercial flights home. He says they will not be long flights. The minister says at the speed at which potentially thousands ... <a title="Live: NZ Defence Force planes prepare to fly to Middle East for evacuations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/live-nz-defence-force-planes-prepare-to-fly-to-middle-east-for-evacuations/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NZ Defence Force planes prepare to fly to Middle East for evacuations">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More children under 12 are ringing Youthline, with its latest figures showing that age group makes up 10 percent of calls for help. At the charity’s inaugural youth mental health summit at Parliament on Wednesday, speakers called for cross-party support and a more connected model of care ... <a title="Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/spike-in-children-under-12-needing-mental-health-support/" aria-label="Read more about Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roigard is still coming to terms with his status as a world elite, and in no way expects his selection to be set in stone. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz He will likely be one of the first names penned on Dave Rennie’s team-sheet, but Cam Roigard is happy to earn his All Black ... <a title="Cam Roigard happy to earn his jersey under Dave Rennie" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/cam-roigard-happy-to-earn-his-jersey-under-dave-rennie/" aria-label="Read more about Cam Roigard happy to earn his jersey under Dave Rennie">Read more</a>
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March 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki at Warriors training. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 6 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website For now, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is the NZ Warriors fullback, but he can feel the heat being applied for his No.1 jersey. Coach Andrew ... <a title="NRL: Taine Tuaupiki contract extension adds heat to NZ Warriors fullback bid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/05/nrl-taine-tuaupiki-contract-extension-adds-heat-to-nz-warriors-fullback-bid/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Taine Tuaupiki contract extension adds heat to NZ Warriors fullback bid">Read more</a>
