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March 2, 2026
RNZ News Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand’s stance on the United States and Israeli bombing of Iran mirrors that of Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government supported the United States acting to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. A statement by Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters yesterday “acknowledges” the strikes. ... <a title="Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/luxon-defends-nzs-position-on-iran-attacks-same-as-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The benchmark NZX50 fell 1 percent in early trading, or 145 points. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following the latest conflict in the Middle East. The benchmark NZX50 opened down 1 percent, before extending its losses to be down 1.3 percent mid-morning. Market ... <a title="NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/nz-share-market-falls-in-first-trading-since-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran">Read more</a>
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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" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The works have already drawn the ire of local residents. Pretoria Gordon A major through road in Lower Hutt will be closed for the next nine months as part of a series of road works in Hutt City. From 2 March until December 2026, the intersection between Queens Dr and High ... <a title="Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/major-through-road-in-lower-hutt-closes-for-next-nine-months/" aria-label="Read more about Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, targetting the Iranian leadership, its air defences and its ballistic missile capabilities. The US military says it has sunk nine Iranian warships and is “going after the rest” in attacks ... <a title="Live: US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/live-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-could-last-weeks-48-iranian-leaders-and-3-us-soldiers-killed/" aria-label="Read more about Live: US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand picture id=”4JSEOEB_AFP__20260228__2263973903__v2__HighRes__NttIndycarSeriesFirestoneGrandPrixOfStPeters_jpg” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”] Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg. Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the United States, but was ultimately defeated by Spain’s Alex Palou. Four-time defending champion Palou took the victory ... <a title="Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/kiwi-driver-scott-mclaughlin-second-at-indycar-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand. David Rowland/www.photosport.nz The Tall Blacks have beaten hosts Guam 99-67 to go two-from-two in their second window of qualifiers for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Reuben Te Rangi started the game with the Tall Blacks first five points, before Jack Andrew scored four of ... <a title="Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tall-blacks-beat-guam-to-boost-world-cup-hopes/" aria-label="Read more about Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas The Bluebridge Cook Straight ferry service is indicating strong southerlies could cause delays and cancellations on Monday and Tuesday. It says strong winds and large swells are expected, and customers would be notified of any disruption. “A southerly weather system is ... <a title="Winds could see Cook Strait ferry services cancelled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/winds-could-see-cook-strait-ferry-services-cancelled/" aria-label="Read more about Winds could see Cook Strait ferry services cancelled">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told Morning Report the Iranian regime is an evil one and has been a destabilising force in the Middle East. But he would not be drawn on whether the government supports the strikes by the United States and ... <a title="Christopher Luxon won’t say if NZ supports US strikes on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/christopher-luxon-wont-say-if-nz-supports-us-strikes-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon won’t say if NZ supports US strikes on Iran">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among 10 finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late Dylan Taite, one of Aotearoa’s respected music journalists, recognises outstanding independent New Zealand albums released in the past year. The award will be presented on ... <a title="2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/2026-taite-music-prize-finalists-announced/" aria-label="Read more about 2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found ... <a title="‘Ens…ification’ blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/ensification-blamed-as-kiwis-feel-down-about-internet/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Ens…ification’ blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Peter de Graaf More than 3500 health workers have voted to ratify a new collective agreement with Health New Zealand after a drawn out 18-month bargaining process. Mental health nurses and assistants are included in the agreement, which will give them a 2.5 percent pay rise and ... <a title="Health workers vote to ratify new collective agreement with Health NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/health-workers-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement-with-health-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Health workers vote to ratify new collective agreement with Health NZ">Read more</a>
