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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A candidate in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board elections in Auckland wants postal voting scrapped. RNZ / Eveline Harvey A candidate in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board elections in Auckland wants postal voting scrapped, after their 2025 election result was voided. This week, a High Court judge in Auckland upheld a district court ... <a title="Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board candidate Chris Latham wants postal voting scrapped" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/otara-papatoetoe-local-board-candidate-chris-latham-wants-postal-voting-scrapped/" aria-label="Read more about Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board candidate Chris Latham wants postal voting scrapped">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taranaki Regional Council boss Steve Ruru has also been named interim chief executive at New Plymouth District Council. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council The appointment of the current Taranaki Regional Council chief executive as interim New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) chief executive – a role that he will hold alongside ... <a title="Chief executive appointment ‘strong’ signal Taranaki councils headed for amalgamation – mayor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/chief-executive-appointment-strong-signal-taranaki-councils-headed-for-amalgamation-mayor/" aria-label="Read more about Chief executive appointment ‘strong’ signal Taranaki councils headed for amalgamation – mayor">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A water quality monitor moored midstream south of Melling Bridge in Hutt River Te Awa Kairangi. Phil Pennington / RNZ Lower Hutt’s roads may be blocked up by the Riverlink highway project, but the river itself has so far kept flowing pretty clear. Bulldozers have been busy in the riverbed and ... <a title="Riverlink project affecting Hutt River water quality" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/riverlink-project-affecting-hutt-river-water-quality/" aria-label="Read more about Riverlink project affecting Hutt River water quality">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney in action at the Sir Graeme Douglas International. David Rowland/Photosport Kiwi pole vaulter Eliza McCartney has thrown down the gauntlet to fellow Kiwis Imogen Ayris and Olivia McTaggart in their internal battle for selection to the world indoor championships in Poland this month. The 2016 Olympic bronze medallist and ... <a title="Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney stakes claim for world indoor selection with national title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/pole-vaulter-eliza-mccartney-stakes-claim-for-world-indoor-selection-with-national-title/" aria-label="Read more about Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney stakes claim for world indoor selection with national title">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) flanked by his Cabinet colleagues. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB none of his Cabinet colleagues have told him to reconsider his future, saying “all of them” back him. Christopher Luxon’s comments came after speculation about his leadership following a ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him, won’t stand down as National’s leader" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-says-cabinet-colleagues-back-him-wont-stand-down-as-nationals-leader/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him, won’t stand down as National’s leader">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport Super Rugby rivals Blues and Crusaders face off in the match of the round at Eden Park on Saturday. Surprisingly, both sides have just one win each to their names, but the Crusaders carrying the form of a victory over the Chiefs last week. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Blues: 1. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/live-super-rugby-pacific-blues-v-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Crusaders">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trevor Foley claims Ironman NZ victory at Taupō. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz American Trevor Foley and Briton Kat Matthews have headed off strong fields to claim elite honours at the 42nd edition of IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō. Foley became the first United States man since Tim DeBoom to prevail in ... <a title="Trevor Foley, Kat Matthews clear out to clinch Ironman NZ titles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/trevor-foley-kat-matthews-clear-out-to-clinch-ironman-nz-titles/" aria-label="Read more about Trevor Foley, Kat Matthews clear out to clinch Ironman NZ titles">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) flanked by his Cabinet colleagues. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB none of his Cabinet colleagues have told him to reconsider his future, saying “all of them” back him. Christopher Luxon’s comments came after speculation about his leadership following a ... <a title="Prim Minister Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him, won’t stand down as National’s leader" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/prim-minister-christopher-luxon-says-cabinet-colleagues-back-him-wont-stand-down-as-nationals-leader/" aria-label="Read more about Prim Minister Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him, won’t stand down as National’s leader">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foxton Shannon Road. Google Maps One person died after a motorcycle crash that closed Foxton Shannon Road between the Manawatū towns of Foxton and Shannon on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the area about 9.40am after reports of a single motorcycle crash between Himatangi Block Road and Poplar Road. Police ... <a title="Motorcyclist dies after Foxton Shannon Road crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/motorcyclist-dies-after-foxton-shannon-road-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Motorcyclist dies after Foxton Shannon Road crash">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Those waiting outside Auckland International Airport’s arrival area erupted into applause for the landing of the first flight from the Middle East since recent conflict began. Emirates flight EK448 from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates arrived at 11:30am on Saturday. The flights follow a partial re-opening of the airspace, amidst ... <a title="Applause at Auckland Airport as flight arrives from Dubai" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/applause-at-auckland-airport-as-flight-arrives-from-dubai/" aria-label="Read more about Applause at Auckland Airport as flight arrives from Dubai">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad celebrate the Warriors’ win over Sydney Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster isn’t getting too far ahead of himself, despite his team’s convincing 42-18 over Sydney Roosters in their 2026 NRL season-opener at Go Media Stadium. Up against a side Sydney media love ... <a title="NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters: Too early to celebrate big win in season-opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/nz-warriors-v-sydney-roosters-too-early-to-celebrate-big-win-in-season-opener/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters: Too early to celebrate big win in season-opener">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Highlanders are coming off back-to-back defeats after their stunning round one upset of the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific. They face a Western Force outfit on Saturday afternoon beaming after picking up their first win of the season against Moana Pasifika. Kickoff is at 4:35pm. Highlanders: 1. Ethan de ... <a title="Live: Highlanders v Western Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/live-highlanders-v-western-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Highlanders v Western Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
