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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Herald pool / Dean Purcell The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says. New Zealand is in talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals, as Donald Trump seeks to reduce America’s reliance ... <a title="Former Prime Minister says government must be more transparent about any US minerals deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/former-prime-minister-says-government-must-be-more-transparent-about-any-us-minerals-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Former Prime Minister says government must be more transparent about any US minerals deal">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One week before he’s set to headline the Super Bowl LX half-time show and on a night when he made Grammys history, Bad Bunny used his time on stage to deliver a pointed political message that protested the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Accepting the award for best música ... <a title="Bad Bunny uses Grammy Award win to protest ICE" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/bad-bunny-uses-grammy-award-win-to-protest-ice/" aria-label="Read more about Bad Bunny uses Grammy Award win to protest ICE">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tii Marae chairman Ngāti Kawa Taituha says remembering those who have passed in the last year was a beautiful way to begin Waitangi commemorations. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ The iconic Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae is once again welcoming manuhiri from across the motu after reopening at last year’s Waitangi ... <a title="Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae welcomes manuhuri once again for Waitangi celebrations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/te-tiriti-o-waitangi-marae-welcomes-manuhuri-once-again-for-waitangi-celebrations/" aria-label="Read more about Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae welcomes manuhuri once again for Waitangi celebrations">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The city council says staff are trying to minimise the odour by using all available tools to improve the ponds’ water quality. The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch’s wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year. Offensive odours have plagued ... <a title="More than 2000 reports of stench from Christchurch’s wastewater treatment plant" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/more-than-2000-reports-of-stench-from-christchurchs-wastewater-treatment-plant/" aria-label="Read more about More than 2000 reports of stench from Christchurch’s wastewater treatment plant">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman is alleged to have attacked the driver on Queen Street. File picture. RNZ / Diego Opatowski A woman is facing serious assault charges after a bus driver was attacked on Auckland’s Queen Street. Auckland Area Commander Grae Anderson, said the 20-year-old woman tried to board the bus on Monday ... <a title="Woman faces assault charges after attack on bus driver in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/woman-faces-assault-charges-after-attack-on-bus-driver-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Woman faces assault charges after attack on bus driver in Auckland">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police took three men into custody. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A Facebook Marketplace transaction gone wrong in the Far North led to alleged confrontation with a gun, a car chase and armed police spiking the suspects’ vehicle. Detective senior sergeant Chris Fouhy said the dispute started near Kāeo, with police ... <a title="Facebook Marketplace sale ends in car chase, armed confrontation in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/facebook-marketplace-sale-ends-in-car-chase-armed-confrontation-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Facebook Marketplace sale ends in car chase, armed confrontation in Northland">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency were called to Hawke’s Bay Airport after an alert was put out about a small plane. A police spokesperson told RNZ during landing the plane nose landing gear appeared to be damaged. Seven fire trucks, two tankers and a command unit were called to ... <a title="Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/emergency-crews-rush-to-hawkes-bay-airport-after-plane-alert/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Referee James Doleman during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match. Martin Hunter/ActionPress Super Rugby Pacific’s new law tweaks aim to speed up play and reduce stoppages. Players will be getting fewer reps in key test-match scenarios like fielding kicks and positional play. This could create a disconnect ... <a title="The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/the-big-issue-with-super-rugby-pacifics-new-law-changes/" aria-label="Read more about The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency were called to Hawke’s Bay Airport after an alert was put out about a small plane. A police spokesperson told RNZ during landing the plane nose landing gear appeared to be damaged. Seven fire trucks, two tankers and a command unit were called to ... <a title="Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport small after plane alert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/emergency-crews-rush-to-hawkes-bay-airport-small-after-plane-alert/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport small after plane alert">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago. ActionPress The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile in Perth on Saturday 2 October. The All Blacks then take on hosts the Wallabies in Sydney ... <a title="All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/all-blacks-to-kick-off-2027-rugby-world-cup-against-chile/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence. The changes include no longer needing to sit a second practical test to get a full licence, an increased learner period for ... <a title="Driver licence system overhaul unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/driver-licence-system-overhaul-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about Driver licence system overhaul unveiled">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone If you’re in the market for a new house, you might be wondering what to offer on any you’re interested in. Do you offer the asking price? Try to cut 10 percent off? How hard do you negotiate? As new data from Realestate.co.nz shows a 1.5 percent ... <a title="How much less than asking price are house buyers paying?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/how-much-less-than-asking-price-are-house-buyers-paying/" aria-label="Read more about How much less than asking price are house buyers paying?">Read more</a>
