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Wāhine Māori acknowledged with awards for cancer research

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Katya Hutton. Supplied / Cancer Society Three emerging Māori researchers leading innovative projects to improve cancer outcomes for whānau Māori will receive this year’s Māori Cancer Researcher Award. Their research range from exploring how papakāinga living can strengthen the practice of Rongoā Māori, to developing next-generation immunotherapies with fewer side effects, ... <a title="Wāhine Māori acknowledged with awards for cancer research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/wahine-maori-acknowledged-with-awards-for-cancer-research/" aria-label="Read more about Wāhine Māori acknowledged with awards for cancer research">Read more</a>

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Qatar Airways, Emirates flights to Doha and Dubai cancelled amid Iran attacks

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates has cancelled flights through Doha and Dubai. Thierry Monasse A Qatar Airways 777 and two Emirates A380 planes are stuck in Auckland after the airlines were forced to cancel flights through Doha and Dubai amid the Iran attacks. “Auckland Airport is supporting those airlines with aircraft parking and operational assistance ... <a title="Qatar Airways, Emirates flights to Doha and Dubai cancelled amid Iran attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/qatar-airways-emirates-flights-to-doha-and-dubai-cancelled-amid-iran-attacks/" aria-label="Read more about Qatar Airways, Emirates flights to Doha and Dubai cancelled amid Iran attacks">Read more</a>

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After a sports hall in Iran was bombed, witnesses describe chaos and ‘continuous screaming’

March 2, 2026

By Mahmoud Aslan in Lamerd, southern Iran Dozens of teenage girls were attending their regular training sessions of volleyball, basketball, and gymnastics in the main sports hall in Lamerd, a city near the Persian coast, when a missile slammed into the building at 5pm on Saturday. Additional strikes hit two nearby residential areas and a ... <a title="After a sports hall in Iran was bombed, witnesses describe chaos and ‘continuous screaming’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/after-a-sports-hall-in-iran-was-bombed-witnesses-describe-chaos-and-continuous-screaming/" aria-label="Read more about After a sports hall in Iran was bombed, witnesses describe chaos and ‘continuous screaming’">Read more</a>

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Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering gets underway

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A coronial inquiry into the death of a 10-month-old Manurewa infant is underway in Auckland. 123rf.com A coronial inquiry into the death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering is underway in Auckland. Poseidyn was rushed to Middlemore Hospital and later moved to Starship Children’s Hospital on the evening of 5 September, ... <a title="Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering gets underway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/coronial-inquiry-into-death-of-10-month-old-manurewa-infant-poseidyn-hemopo-pickering-gets-underway/" aria-label="Read more about Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering gets underway">Read more</a>

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Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu issue advisories amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran

March 2, 2026

RNZ Pacific The governments of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have issued advisories for their nationals in the Middle East to remain calm and take the necessary precautions due to US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Fiji’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi said Fijian nationals who were not residents of the United Arab Emirates should register with the ... <a title="Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu issue advisories amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/fiji-solomon-islands-vanuatu-issue-advisories-amid-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu issue advisories amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran">Read more</a>

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Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The IPCA released a summary of a police investigation into the officer, overseen by the authority, on Monday (file photo). hamilton, auckland, station, office, precinct, municipal, new zealand, nz, sign, building, editorial, symbol, logo, city, street The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ... <a title="Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/officer-accused-of-kidnapping-ex-wife-avoids-disciplinary-action-keeps-job/" aria-label="Read more about Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job">Read more</a>

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Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Two BlueBridge ferry sailings have been cancelled for passengers due to rough conditions in the Cook Strait. MetService forecast southerly swells of up to 4m with winds reaching just over 80 km/h. Strong winds are expected to continue through Tuesday. BlueBridge ... <a title="Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/strong-winds-disrupt-cook-strait-passenger-services/" aria-label="Read more about Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services">Read more</a>

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Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Now the seminal Kiwi band – which includes celebrated song-writing siblings Tim and Neil Finn as well as Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie – have announced shows for Auckland and Wellington. The will play at TSB Arena, Wellington on Wednesday, 6 May, followed by Spark Arena in Auckland on Saturday, 9 ... <a title="Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/split-enz-have-reunited-two-more-shows-for-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ">Read more</a>

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Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can’t afford. However, recent comments from the transport minister suggest that such a change wouldn’t be happening anytime soon. Chris Bishop told interest.co.nz that the mandatory third-party vehicle insurance wasn’t considered ... <a title="Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/should-third-party-vehicle-insurance-be-compulsory-why-the-costs-could-outweigh-the-benefits/" aria-label="Read more about Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits">Read more</a>

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The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ  National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki Gulf, but the policy they’ve promised to reverse was their own The battle has been long – fish versus fishing. Now, the fight over the ... <a title="The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again-as-national-party-does-a-backflip/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip">Read more</a>

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Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend. They said the offenders broke into a gated yard at Hato Hone St John’s Manukau ... <a title="Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tyres-slashed-on-three-ambulances-during-manukau-break-in/" aria-label="Read more about Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in">Read more</a>

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Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend. They said the offenders broke into a gated yard at Hato Hone St John’s Manukau ... <a title="Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tyres-slashes-on-three-ambulanceduring-manukau-break-in/" aria-label="Read more about Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in">Read more</a>