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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A tour through Parliament is among several new locations of interest connected to a measles case in a traveller who visited New Zealand. The traveller was infectious during their visit from 23-27 February. The new locations include both Auckland and Wellington airport, several trains between ... <a title="Measles case: Parliament tour included in new locations of interest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/measles-case-parliament-tour-included-in-new-locations-of-interest/" aria-label="Read more about Measles case: Parliament tour included in new locations of interest">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waitaki District Council is considering allowing people aged over the age of 80 park for free in Oamaru. 123RF The Waitaki District Council is considering allowing people aged over the age of 80 park for free in Oamaru. Age Concern Otago has asked the council to consider removing parking fees ... <a title="Waitaki District Council considers free parking for seniors in Oamaru" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/waitaki-district-council-considers-free-parking-for-seniors-in-oamaru/" aria-label="Read more about Waitaki District Council considers free parking for seniors in Oamaru">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Lights, camera, action, Ōtepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Enterprise Dunedin has teamed up with Dunedin-raised comedian James Mustapic to entice location scouts, filmmakers and producers to set their sights on the southern city for their next ... <a title="Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/showreel-showcases-dunedin-as-diverse-filming-location/" aria-label="Read more about Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brent Randell, who has taken five wickets in five balls, known as a triple hat-trick. www.photosport.nz Central Stags pace bowler Brett Randell has achieved a cricketing rarity, taking five wickets in consecutive balls, which has been described a “triple hat-trick”. New Zealand Cricket statistician Francis Payne said Randell becomes the first ... <a title="Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/five-wickets-in-five-balls-central-stags-bowler-achieves-a-world-first/" aria-label="Read more about Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Liam Lawson trails Mexican Sergio Perez during the Australian Grand Prix. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has finished 13th in Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix, after a disastrous start in a race, won by Briton George Russell. Italian Kimi Antonelli completed a Mercedes quinella in the F1 season-opener, while Charles ... <a title="F1: Brit George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix, Kiwi Liam Lawson 13th" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/f1-brit-george-russell-wins-australian-grand-prix-kiwi-liam-lawson-13th/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Brit George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix, Kiwi Liam Lawson 13th">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After 15 years bringing the iconic character Riff Raff to audiences across the world Kristian Lavercombe says he experienced a kind of mourning when he stopped playing him. Lavercombe holds the world record for the most performances in The Rocky Horror Show, he has performed as Riff Raff 2622 times. Now ... <a title="Why a Kiwi world record holder still misses playing Riff Raff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/why-a-kiwi-world-record-holder-still-misses-playing-riff-raff/" aria-label="Read more about Why a Kiwi world record holder still misses playing Riff Raff">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove heads in for what was subsequently ruled to be an own goal by Perth Glory in their A-League clash at Mount Smart Stadium, 8 March 2026. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s run for the A-League men’s premiership has suffered a hiccup with a 2-all home draw with Perth Glory. The Auckland ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/football-auckland-fc-draw-with-perth-glory/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV found the boat about 6km off the coast. Police and Westpac Rescue Helicopter have rescued a diver and boaties in windy and choppy conditions off Wellington’s south coast this week. The police maritime unit responded to an emergency call from two people on a 5.4m runabout ... <a title="Police, helicopter rescue boaties, diver of Wellington’s southern coast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/police-helicopter-rescue-boaties-diver-of-wellingtons-southern-coast/" aria-label="Read more about Police, helicopter rescue boaties, diver of Wellington’s southern coast">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The oil spill is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel has spilled hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour on Saturday morning. About 200-300 litres of oil leaked from the HMNZS Te Kaha, due to a defect to an oil cooler on the ship’s ... <a title="NZ Navy’s HNZS Te Kaha leaks hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/nz-navys-hnzs-te-kaha-leaks-hundreds-of-litres-of-oil-into-akaroa-harbour/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Navy’s HNZS Te Kaha leaks hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died after a crash on State Highway 1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road. The road remained closed and diversions were in place around the western side of Lake Taupō. Motorists were advised to continue avoiding the area. The past 24 hours have ... <a title="Five die during treacherous weekend on North Island roads" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/five-die-during-treacherous-weekend-on-north-island-roads/" aria-label="Read more about Five die during treacherous weekend on North Island roads">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cache of firearms seized from a property in Gore in 2025. Supplied / NZ Police An IT project behind the overhaul of firearms regulations has been put on hold, due to uncertainty over what is needed. A Treasury report from last September, released this week, rated the ‘Arms Transformation’ project ... <a title="IT project behind overhaul of firearms regulations put on hold" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/it-project-behind-overhaul-of-firearms-regulations-put-on-hold/" aria-label="Read more about IT project behind overhaul of firearms regulations put on hold">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Liberation Aotearoa’s Jen Olsen said all the figures show electric vehicles are a better option. AFP A climate activist says it is up to individuals to do the right thing if the government will not do more to reduce vehicle emissions. The government is considering scrapping the clean car standard, ... <a title="Activist urging individual action as government looks to scrap clean car standard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/activist-urging-individual-action-as-government-looks-to-scrap-clean-car-standard/" aria-label="Read more about Activist urging individual action as government looks to scrap clean car standard">Read more</a>
