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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand As kids, many of us are told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll catch a cold. And as adults, we might spend an extra few minutes drying our hair before stepping out. Many tall buildings in Anglo countries don’t label the 13th floor, while buildings in East Asia ... <a title="I’m educated and a fan of science, so why do I follow superstitions?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/im-educated-and-a-fan-of-science-so-why-do-i-follow-superstitions/" aria-label="Read more about I’m educated and a fan of science, so why do I follow superstitions?">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 for as Kiwis feel down about internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/ensification-blamed-for-as-kiwis-feel-down-about-internet/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Ens…ification’ blamed for as Kiwis feel down about internet">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person has died on State Highway 1 in Taihape, to the north of Spooners Hill. Police were advised at 7.25am on Sunday that a car had gone off the road and into Hautapu River. The car was found submerged in the river with significant damage from ... <a title="Person dies in crash, car submerged in river" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/person-dies-in-crash-car-submerged-in-river/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies in crash, car submerged in river">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the scene in the Ruapehu District just after 11pm on Sunday (file image). RNZ / Richard Tindiller One person has died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 in the settlement of Erua on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to the scene in the ... <a title="One killed in Ruapehu crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/one-killed-in-ruapehu-crash/" aria-label="Read more about One killed in Ruapehu crash">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Saturday 21st September 2024, Copyright David Neilson / www.photosport.nz David Neilson/Photosport All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs ... <a title="Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup." class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/rugby-all-blacks-halfback-cortez-ratima-re-commits-to-nz-rugby-to-after-next-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup.">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some patients with a rare disorder experience complications and have to rely on feeding tubes, intravenous fluids and strong pain killers. 123rf People living with a rare connective tissue disorder say new Health New Zealand guidance about their condition is misleading, with some fearing it could leave them without treatment that ... <a title="Official advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/official-advice-about-ehlers-danlos-syndromes-and-hypermobility-spectrum-disorder-labelled-incredibly-damaging/" aria-label="Read more about Official advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’">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="‘Enshittification’ blamed for fewer NZers feeling positive about the internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/enshittification-blamed-for-fewer-nzers-feeling-positive-about-the-internet/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Enshittification’ blamed for fewer NZers feeling positive about the internet">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, in Tehran AFP / ATTA KENARE As strikes and retaliations continue in the Middle East, there has been a mixed response from Iranian-New Zealanders – but some see the US attempt ... <a title="Iranian NZers ‘incredibly hopeful’ attacks will lead to swift regime change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/iranian-nzers-incredibly-hopeful-attacks-will-lead-to-swift-regime-change/" aria-label="Read more about Iranian NZers ‘incredibly hopeful’ attacks will lead to swift regime change">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Judd Flavell and Aaron Young have been assistant coaches in the Australian NBL. Photosport A worldwide search for the next NZ Breakers head coach could end closer to home. Breakers president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher said the club would advertise globally to replace Petteri Koponen, who left at the end ... <a title="Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/basketball-will-next-nz-breakers-coach-be-homegrown-talent/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taking nangs off the shelves is “the first starting point to make sure that you’re safe”, says Retail NZ. File photo. AFP / BENJAMIN POLGE Dairies and convenience stores need to pull nangs from the shelves, the retailers’ association says. Police have been warning that problems around the huffing of nitrous ... <a title="Nangs in corner dairies: ‘Should we be stocking this product at all?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/nangs-in-corner-dairies-should-we-be-stocking-this-product-at-all/" aria-label="Read more about Nangs in corner dairies: ‘Should we be stocking this product at all?’">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Herbert, a 25-year-old farmer on a sheep and beef station in Wairarapa, said the changes would allow him to buy his first home and pursue his career by living on a farm. RNZ/Anneke Smith A young farmer is looking forward to supercharging his savings towards a first home, now that ... <a title="Young farmer eyes first home dream as KiwiSaver rules change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/young-farmer-eyes-first-home-dream-as-kiwisaver-rules-change/" aria-label="Read more about Young farmer eyes first home dream as KiwiSaver rules change">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour is seen as most capable on three of the top five issues, and equal with National on a fourth. File photo. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and ... <a title="Labour still ahead on cost of living, neck and neck with National on economy – Ipsos survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/labour-still-ahead-on-cost-of-living-neck-and-neck-with-national-on-economy-ipsos-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Labour still ahead on cost of living, neck and neck with National on economy – Ipsos survey">Read more</a>
