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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foriegn Affairs Minister Winston Peters RNZ / Mark Papalii Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says there are thousands of New Zealanders whose plans have been disrupted by the current war between the US and Israel and Iran. All sorts of contingencies to help them were being looked at but it was ... <a title="Government ‘talking to everybody’ over Kiwis caught up in Middle East war – Peters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/government-talking-to-everybody-over-kiwis-caught-up-in-middle-east-war-peters/" aria-label="Read more about Government ‘talking to everybody’ over Kiwis caught up in Middle East war – Peters">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern’s book, A Different Kind of Power, has made the shortlist of the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Ardern’s memoir is one of four finalists announced on Wednesday in the awards’ general non-fiction category. The Ockham Awards shortlist includes writers across fiction, poetry, ... <a title="Ardern on list as Ockham Book Awards finalists revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/ardern-on-list-as-ockham-book-awards-finalists-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about Ardern on list as Ockham Book Awards finalists revealed">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Auckland Council has less than two weeks to respond to a letter from the government wanting the council to outline its plan for housing intensification. But mayor Wayne Brown says the council is already spending millions on the project and the request is too costly. ... <a title="Auckland mayor objects to ‘expensive’ housing plan request" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/auckland-mayor-objects-to-expensive-housing-plan-request/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland mayor objects to ‘expensive’ housing plan request">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Fresh strikes have hit half a dozen countries across the Middle East in the widening conflict surrounding Iran. The latest blasts were reported in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as Israel urged countries to cut ties with Iran. ... <a title="Live: Israel’s army ordered to seize territory in Lebanon, Trump vows to ‘cut off all trade’ with Spain over Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/live-israels-army-ordered-to-seize-territory-in-lebanon-trump-vows-to-cut-off-all-trade-with-spain-over-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Israel’s army ordered to seize territory in Lebanon, Trump vows to ‘cut off all trade’ with Spain over Iran">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Close to 50 homes in an Auckland suburb are being compulsorily bought to make way for new flood plains and uncover a buried stream. This is in Rānui, where some homeowners are relieved to get out, while others wish they could stay. It’s just the start of Auckland Council’s plan to ... <a title="Dozens of Auckland homes compulsorily bought by council for flood relief plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/dozens-of-auckland-homes-compulsorily-bought-by-council-for-flood-relief-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens of Auckland homes compulsorily bought by council for flood relief plan">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus insist this is the routine that separates high performers from everyone else, reinforced by high-profile early risers such as Apple CEO Tim Cook, entrepreneur Richard Branson and Hollywood ... <a title="The 5am myth: Waking early won’t make you more successful" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/the-5am-myth-waking-early-wont-make-you-more-successful/" aria-label="Read more about The 5am myth: Waking early won’t make you more successful">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Fresh strikes have hit half a dozen countries across the Middle East in the widening conflict surrounding Iran. The latest blasts were reported in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as Israel urged countries to cut ties with Iran. ... <a title="Live: Israel launches fresh attacks on Iran and Beirut, Iran continues strikes across Gulf" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/live-israel-launches-fresh-attacks-on-iran-and-beirut-iran-continues-strikes-across-gulf/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Israel launches fresh attacks on Iran and Beirut, Iran continues strikes across Gulf">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ollie Dunbar in action against Velavan Senthilkumar at the New Zealand Squash Open. Professional Squash Association New Zealand teenage wildcard Ollie Dunbar has caused a major boilover on the opening day of the New Zealand Squash Open in Christchurch, toppling a top-50 ranked opponent. The 18-year-old stunned world No.49 Velavan Senthilkumar ... <a title="Rising Kiwi Ollie Dunbar pulls off major upset at NZ Squash Open" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/rising-kiwi-ollie-dunbar-pulls-off-major-upset-at-nz-squash-open/" aria-label="Read more about Rising Kiwi Ollie Dunbar pulls off major upset at NZ Squash Open">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland University economic modelling has found green hydrogen could have some limited use in future. 123RF There are calls for more support for green fuel alternatives as the Middle East conflict exposes New Zealand’s vulnerability to fuel supply chain shocks. Auckland University economic modelling has found green hydrogen – hydrogen produced ... <a title="Green fuel needs a leg-up to be viable, modelling shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/green-fuel-needs-a-leg-up-to-be-viable-modelling-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Green fuel needs a leg-up to be viable, modelling shows">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A visual simulation released by Santana Minerals showing what the mine would look like from Māori Point Road, Tarras. Supplied A proposed gold mine is on the fast-track list. Proponents says it will bring jobs and money to the region, but opponents say it will be an economic ‘short-term sugar hit ... <a title="A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/a-gold-mine-an-australia-mining-giant-and-a-community-divided/" aria-label="Read more about A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Secondary schools need more teachers in the system than previously thought. File photo. Richard Tindiller The Education Ministry has been underestimating the scale of the secondary teacher shortage, and says correcting its calculations caused this year’s jump in the forecast shortage. The ministry last week forecast a likely shortfall of 1220 ... <a title="Ministry underestimated scale of secondary teacher shortage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/ministry-underestimated-scale-of-secondary-teacher-shortage/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry underestimated scale of secondary teacher shortage">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap’s failings will likely be covered by the review into Manage My Health. RNZ/Calvin Samuel MediMap’s failings will likely be covered by the review into Manage My Health, despite the recent data breach not being included by name. The prescription portal was now being brought back online, having been down since ... <a title="MediMap failings likely to be canvassed as part of Manage My Health review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/medimap-failings-likely-to-be-canvassed-as-part-of-manage-my-health-review/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap failings likely to be canvassed as part of Manage My Health review">Read more</a>
