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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The IPCA released a summary of a police investigation into the officer, overseen by the authority, on Monday (file photo). hamilton, auckland, station, office, precinct, municipal, new zealand, nz, sign, building, editorial, symbol, logo, city, street The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ... <a title="Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/officer-accused-of-kidnapping-ex-wife-avoids-disciplinary-action-keeps-job/" aria-label="Read more about Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Two BlueBridge ferry sailings have been cancelled for passengers due to rough conditions in the Cook Strait. MetService forecast southerly swells of up to 4m with winds reaching just over 80 km/h. Strong winds are expected to continue through Tuesday. BlueBridge ... <a title="Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/strong-winds-disrupt-cook-strait-passenger-services/" aria-label="Read more about Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Now the seminal Kiwi band – which includes celebrated song-writing siblings Tim and Neil Finn as well as Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie – have announced shows for Auckland and Wellington. The will play at TSB Arena, Wellington on Wednesday, 6 May, followed by Spark Arena in Auckland on Saturday, 9 ... <a title="Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/split-enz-have-reunited-two-more-shows-for-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can’t afford. However, recent comments from the transport minister suggest that such a change wouldn’t be happening anytime soon. Chris Bishop told interest.co.nz that the mandatory third-party vehicle insurance wasn’t considered ... <a title="Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/should-third-party-vehicle-insurance-be-compulsory-why-the-costs-could-outweigh-the-benefits/" aria-label="Read more about Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki Gulf, but the policy they’ve promised to reverse was their own The battle has been long – fish versus fishing. Now, the fight over the ... <a title="The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again-as-national-party-does-a-backflip/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend. They said the offenders broke into a gated yard at Hato Hone St John’s Manukau ... <a title="Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tyres-slashed-on-three-ambulances-during-manukau-break-in/" aria-label="Read more about Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend. They said the offenders broke into a gated yard at Hato Hone St John’s Manukau ... <a title="Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tyres-slashes-on-three-ambulanceduring-manukau-break-in/" aria-label="Read more about Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The benchmark NZX50 fell 1 percent in early trading, or 145 points. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following the latest conflict in the Middle East. The benchmark NZX50 opened down 1 percent, before extending its losses to be down 1.3 percent mid-morning. Market ... <a title="NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/nz-share-market-falls-in-first-trading-since-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki Gulf, but the policy they’ve promised to reverse was their own The battle has been long – fish versus fishing. Now, the fight over the ... <a title="The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The works have already drawn the ire of local residents. Pretoria Gordon A major through road in Lower Hutt will be closed for the next nine months as part of a series of road works in Hutt City. From 2 March until December 2026, the intersection between Queens Dr and High ... <a title="Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/major-through-road-in-lower-hutt-closes-for-next-nine-months/" aria-label="Read more about Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, targetting the Iranian leadership, its air defences and its ballistic missile capabilities. The US military says it has sunk nine Iranian warships and is “going after the rest” in attacks ... <a title="Live: US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/live-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-could-last-weeks-48-iranian-leaders-and-3-us-soldiers-killed/" aria-label="Read more about Live: US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand picture id=”4JSEOEB_AFP__20260228__2263973903__v2__HighRes__NttIndycarSeriesFirestoneGrandPrixOfStPeters_jpg” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”] Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg. Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the United States, but was ultimately defeated by Spain’s Alex Palou. Four-time defending champion Palou took the victory ... <a title="Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/kiwi-driver-scott-mclaughlin-second-at-indycar-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg">Read more</a>
