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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland University economic modelling has found green hydrogen could have some limited use in future. 123RF There are calls for more support for green fuel alternatives as the Middle East conflict exposes New Zealand’s vulnerability to fuel supply chain shocks. Auckland University economic modelling has found green hydrogen – hydrogen produced ... <a title="Green fuel needs a leg-up to be viable, modelling shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/green-fuel-needs-a-leg-up-to-be-viable-modelling-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Green fuel needs a leg-up to be viable, modelling shows">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A visual simulation released by Santana Minerals showing what the mine would look like from Māori Point Road, Tarras. Supplied A proposed gold mine is on the fast-track list. Proponents says it will bring jobs and money to the region, but opponents say it will be an economic ‘short-term sugar hit ... <a title="A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/a-gold-mine-an-australia-mining-giant-and-a-community-divided/" aria-label="Read more about A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Secondary schools need more teachers in the system than previously thought. File photo. Richard Tindiller The Education Ministry has been underestimating the scale of the secondary teacher shortage, and says correcting its calculations caused this year’s jump in the forecast shortage. The ministry last week forecast a likely shortfall of 1220 ... <a title="Ministry underestimated scale of secondary teacher shortage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/ministry-underestimated-scale-of-secondary-teacher-shortage/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry underestimated scale of secondary teacher shortage">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap’s failings will likely be covered by the review into Manage My Health. RNZ/Calvin Samuel MediMap’s failings will likely be covered by the review into Manage My Health, despite the recent data breach not being included by name. The prescription portal was now being brought back online, having been down since ... <a title="MediMap failings likely to be canvassed as part of Manage My Health review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/medimap-failings-likely-to-be-canvassed-as-part-of-manage-my-health-review/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap failings likely to be canvassed as part of Manage My Health review">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Fresh strikes have hit half a dozen countries across the Middle East in the widening conflict surrounding Iran. The latest blasts were reported in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as Israel urged countries to cut ties with Iran. ... <a title="Live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran and Beirut" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/live-israel-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-and-beirut/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran and Beirut">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State abuse survivor Keith Wiffin. Reece Baker/RNZ A man who was abused in state care is “angry and saddened” that the number of children and young people being abused in care has continued to increase. The Independent Children’s Monitor’s latest report said 530 tamaraki and rangatahi were abused in state care ... <a title="Survivor ‘angry and saddened’ as number of young people abused in care increases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/survivor-angry-and-saddened-as-number-of-young-people-abused-in-care-increases/" aria-label="Read more about Survivor ‘angry and saddened’ as number of young people abused in care increases">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The elipse at its max, taken from Wai-iti Dark Sky Park in Tasman. Supplied / Brent Budding astronomers and photographers have ditched sleep overnight to lay eyes on a total lunar eclipse over New Zealand – from what one expert says is the “best seat in the world”. The only lunar ... <a title="In pictures: Only lunar eclipse of 2026 graces NZ skies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/in-pictures-only-lunar-eclipse-of-2026-graces-nz-skies/" aria-label="Read more about In pictures: Only lunar eclipse of 2026 graces NZ skies">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A “very small dent” or black mark on a wall. A Raro spill on the carpet. A broken mop and bucket. These are some of the issues that have divided landlords and tenants who have appeared before the Tenancy Tribunal in the past month, working out what is “wear and ... <a title="Is a mark on the wall ‘damage’? Landlords, tenants puzzle over wear and tear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/is-a-mark-on-the-wall-damage-landlords-tenants-puzzle-over-wear-and-tear/" aria-label="Read more about Is a mark on the wall ‘damage’? Landlords, tenants puzzle over wear and tear">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Younger investors are choosing KiwiSaver over property. RNZ Traditional property investment is losing ground to KiwiSaver and other managed funds as a preferred way to make money. ASB’s latest Investor Confidence Survey for the fourth quarter ended in December (Q4) indicated owning your own home or having a property investment was ... <a title="Generational shift sees younger investors choosing managed funds over property" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/generational-shift-sees-younger-investors-choosing-managed-funds-over-property/" aria-label="Read more about Generational shift sees younger investors choosing managed funds over property">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning ‘a big wave’ of strikes against Iran is yet to come. Speaking to CNN, Trump said the US hasn’t even begun to hit the Iranian regime hard. Missile strikes continued to fly over the Middle East overnight, ... <a title="Australia’s Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/australias-middle-east-military-hq-hit-in-iranian-drone-attack-qatar-halts-lng-production/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Western countries, including Australia and New Zealand, were quick to line up to support Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli blitzkrieg on the Islamic Republic of Iran. They were effectively throwing international law into a cauldron of blood and mayhem. These same Western powers — and the Gulf Arab states that stand ... <a title="US-Israel’s war of aggression – Epic Fury or Epic Screw-up?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/us-israels-war-of-aggression-epic-fury-or-epic-screw-up/" aria-label="Read more about US-Israel’s war of aggression – Epic Fury or Epic Screw-up?">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Editorial by Selwyn Manning. The New Zealand Government’s response to Israel-US attacks on Iran has revealed a chasm. On one side are those who argue; that New Zealand must stay aligned with its 20th century allies right or wrong. On the other side are those who insist; that the long fought for reputation, of a ... <a title="EDITORIAL: When Mediocrity Fails National Interest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/editorial-when-mediocrity-fails-national-interest/" aria-label="Read more about EDITORIAL: When Mediocrity Fails National Interest">Read more</a>
