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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The executive has since left his job. (File photo) RNZ/Yiting Lin A former Auckland executive has been denied permanent name suppression, but still cannot be named after being convicted of paying a teenager $1000 for sex. The man was charged with receiving “commercial sexual services” from a person aged under 18. ... <a title="Former Auckland executive who paid teen $1000 for sex, sentenced to 10 months home detention" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/former-auckland-executive-who-paid-teen-1000-for-sex-sentenced-to-10-months-home-detention/" aria-label="Read more about Former Auckland executive who paid teen $1000 for sex, sentenced to 10 months home detention">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister ... <a title="Politics live: Christopher Luxon responds to poll result" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/politics-live-christopher-luxon-responds-to-poll-result/" aria-label="Read more about Politics live: Christopher Luxon responds to poll result">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Freight was being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. (File photo) Bryan Crump A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains. Rocket Freight said local road transport ... <a title="Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/iran-conflict-sparks-freight-chaos-new-zealand-faces-soaring-costs-and-months-long-delays/" aria-label="Read more about Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual-link at the Christchurch District Court on Monday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected to have a judge-alone trial. The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to the possession and ... <a title="Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/senior-first-responder-facing-child-exploitation-charges-continues-to-keep-name-a-secret/" aria-label="Read more about Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amendment: This article has been updated to reflect a clarification by the Commerce Commission. The High Court has penalised two companies $420,000 over an acquisition that substantially lessened competition in the wood shavings market. The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS ... <a title="Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/fine-handed-down-after-acquisition-of-wood-shavings-company-lessened-competition/" aria-label="Read more about Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister ... <a title="Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces grilling after disastrous week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/politics-live-christopher-luxon-faces-grilling-after-disastrous-week/" aria-label="Read more about Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces grilling after disastrous week">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent The United States military has begun the formal environmental review process for the continuation of large-scale training and testing activities in waters around the Northern Mariana Islands and on Farallon de Medinilla. The Department of the Navy, including the US Navy and Marine Corps, ... <a title="US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/us-military-opens-environmental-review-for-expanded-marianas-training-footprint/" aria-label="Read more about US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli center coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks. AFP / JACK GUEZ The Gulf states’ calls for Australian military assistance shows the changing nature of weaponry, and warfare leaders on both sides of the Tasman are ... <a title="Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/iran-conflict-request-for-australian-help-shows-the-changing-nature-of-warfare/" aria-label="Read more about Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his weekly post Cabinet media conference to face questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Watch it live here from 4pm: Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister is facing disastrous poll numbers, while also dealing with global issues, ... <a title="Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/politics-live-christopher-luxon-faces-pressure-after-polling-woes/" aria-label="Read more about Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lomax played three tests for the Kangaroos. photosport Australian superstar Zac Lomax is switching codes. Lomax is leaving the NRL to join the Western Force with an eye on next year’s Rugby World Cup. The move ends weeks of speculation surrounding his playing future, after he became one of the first ... <a title="Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/zac-lomax-switches-codes-signs-with-western-force/" aria-label="Read more about Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former top cop Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii A night’s accommodation at a Wellington hotel a five-minute walk from Police National Headquarters and an excess baggage payment are among a series of expenses by disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Last week, the Independent Police Conduct Authority released a ... <a title="Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/disgraced-former-deputy-police-commissioner-jevon-mcskimmings-expenses-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZX sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand and Asian share markets have tumbled as concerns mount about over the war in the Middle East and its impact on the world economy. The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3 percent in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell ... <a title="Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/asian-and-new-zealand-share-markets-tumble/" aria-label="Read more about Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble">Read more</a>
