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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand. David Rowland/www.photosport.nz The Tall Blacks have beaten hosts Guam 99-67 to go two-from-two in their second window of qualifiers for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Reuben Te Rangi started the game with the Tall Blacks first five points, before Jack Andrew scored four of ... <a title="Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tall-blacks-beat-guam-to-boost-world-cup-hopes/" aria-label="Read more about Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas The Bluebridge Cook Straight ferry service is indicating strong southerlies could cause delays and cancellations on Monday and Tuesday. It says strong winds and large swells are expected, and customers would be notified of any disruption. “A southerly weather system is ... <a title="Winds could see Cook Strait ferry services cancelled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/winds-could-see-cook-strait-ferry-services-cancelled/" aria-label="Read more about Winds could see Cook Strait ferry services cancelled">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told Morning Report the Iranian regime is an evil one and has been a destabilising force in the Middle East. But he would not be drawn on whether the government supports the strikes by the United States and ... <a title="Christopher Luxon won’t say if NZ supports US strikes on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/christopher-luxon-wont-say-if-nz-supports-us-strikes-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon won’t say if NZ supports US strikes on Iran">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among 10 finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late Dylan Taite, one of Aotearoa’s respected music journalists, recognises outstanding independent New Zealand albums released in the past year. The award will be presented on ... <a title="2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/2026-taite-music-prize-finalists-announced/" aria-label="Read more about 2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found ... <a title="‘Ens…ification’ blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/ensification-blamed-as-kiwis-feel-down-about-internet/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Ens…ification’ blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Peter de Graaf More than 3500 health workers have voted to ratify a new collective agreement with Health New Zealand after a drawn out 18-month bargaining process. Mental health nurses and assistants are included in the agreement, which will give them a 2.5 percent pay rise and ... <a title="Health workers vote to ratify new collective agreement with Health NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/health-workers-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement-with-health-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Health workers vote to ratify new collective agreement with Health NZ">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand As kids, many of us are told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll catch a cold. And as adults, we might spend an extra few minutes drying our hair before stepping out. Many tall buildings in Anglo countries don’t label the 13th floor, while buildings in East Asia ... <a title="I’m educated and a fan of science, so why do I follow superstitions?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/im-educated-and-a-fan-of-science-so-why-do-i-follow-superstitions/" aria-label="Read more about I’m educated and a fan of science, so why do I follow superstitions?">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found ... <a title="‘Ens…ification’ blamed for as Kiwis feel down about internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/ensification-blamed-for-as-kiwis-feel-down-about-internet/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Ens…ification’ blamed for as Kiwis feel down about internet">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person has died on State Highway 1 in Taihape, to the north of Spooners Hill. Police were advised at 7.25am on Sunday that a car had gone off the road and into Hautapu River. The car was found submerged in the river with significant damage from ... <a title="Person dies in crash, car submerged in river" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/person-dies-in-crash-car-submerged-in-river/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies in crash, car submerged in river">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the scene in the Ruapehu District just after 11pm on Sunday (file image). RNZ / Richard Tindiller One person has died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 in the settlement of Erua on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to the scene in the ... <a title="One killed in Ruapehu crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/one-killed-in-ruapehu-crash/" aria-label="Read more about One killed in Ruapehu crash">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Saturday 21st September 2024, Copyright David Neilson / www.photosport.nz David Neilson/Photosport All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs ... <a title="Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup." class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/rugby-all-blacks-halfback-cortez-ratima-re-commits-to-nz-rugby-to-after-next-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup.">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found ... <a title="‘Enshittification’ blamed for fewer NZers feeling positive about the internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/enshittification-blamed-for-fewer-nzers-feeling-positive-about-the-internet/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Enshittification’ blamed for fewer NZers feeling positive about the internet">Read more</a>
