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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police took three men into custody. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A Facebook Marketplace transaction gone wrong in the Far North led to alleged confrontation with a gun, a car chase and armed police spiking the suspects’ vehicle. Detective senior sergeant Chris Fouhy said the dispute started near Kāeo, with police ... <a title="Facebook Marketplace sale ends in car chase, armed confrontation in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/facebook-marketplace-sale-ends-in-car-chase-armed-confrontation-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Facebook Marketplace sale ends in car chase, armed confrontation in Northland">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency were called to Hawke’s Bay Airport after an alert was put out about a small plane. A police spokesperson told RNZ during landing the plane nose landing gear appeared to be damaged. Seven fire trucks, two tankers and a command unit were called to ... <a title="Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/emergency-crews-rush-to-hawkes-bay-airport-after-plane-alert/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Referee James Doleman during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match. Martin Hunter/ActionPress Super Rugby Pacific’s new law tweaks aim to speed up play and reduce stoppages. Players will be getting fewer reps in key test-match scenarios like fielding kicks and positional play. This could create a disconnect ... <a title="The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/the-big-issue-with-super-rugby-pacifics-new-law-changes/" aria-label="Read more about The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency were called to Hawke’s Bay Airport after an alert was put out about a small plane. A police spokesperson told RNZ during landing the plane nose landing gear appeared to be damaged. Seven fire trucks, two tankers and a command unit were called to ... <a title="Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport small after plane alert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/emergency-crews-rush-to-hawkes-bay-airport-small-after-plane-alert/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport small after plane alert">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago. ActionPress The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile in Perth on Saturday 2 October. The All Blacks then take on hosts the Wallabies in Sydney ... <a title="All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/all-blacks-to-kick-off-2027-rugby-world-cup-against-chile/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence. The changes include no longer needing to sit a second practical test to get a full licence, an increased learner period for ... <a title="Driver licence system overhaul unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/driver-licence-system-overhaul-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about Driver licence system overhaul unveiled">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone If you’re in the market for a new house, you might be wondering what to offer on any you’re interested in. Do you offer the asking price? Try to cut 10 percent off? How hard do you negotiate? As new data from Realestate.co.nz shows a 1.5 percent ... <a title="How much less than asking price are house buyers paying?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/how-much-less-than-asking-price-are-house-buyers-paying/" aria-label="Read more about How much less than asking price are house buyers paying?">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency have rushed to reports of a small plane crash at Napier Airport. Hato Hone St John was notified of an incident on Main North Road, Napier Airport, about 10am on Tuesday. Two ambulances and one helicopter responded, but have since been stood down, a ... <a title="Emergency crews rush to reports of small plane crash at Napier Airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/emergency-crews-rush-to-reports-of-small-plane-crash-at-napier-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency crews rush to reports of small plane crash at Napier Airport">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. VNP / Phil Smith Labour leader Chris Hipkins has reiterated his determination to win all the Māori seats in November’s election, as parties gather at Waitangi. He told Morning Report that candidate elections were underway for Labour. “I’ve been very clear that we want to do very ... <a title="Labour leader Chris Hipkins sets signts on Māori seats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-sets-signts-on-maori-seats/" aria-label="Read more about Labour leader Chris Hipkins sets signts on Māori seats">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Soprano on Jackson Street. Supplied/Google Maps Street View A Petone Italian restaurant is being sold after nearly 20 years, following an “incredibly tough” few years for the hospitality industry. The owners of Soprano on Jackson Street, Latisha and Jonathan Dowling, posted on Facebook that the decision had not come lightly. “As ... <a title="Italian restaurant in Petone closes doors after 20 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/italian-restaurant-in-petone-closes-doors-after-20-years/" aria-label="Read more about Italian restaurant in Petone closes doors after 20 years">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand BNZ has increased some of its longer-term home loan fixed rates. RNZ / Marika Khabazi BNZ has increased some of its longer-term home loan fixed rates, prompting one economist to say that in hindsight, late last year was borrowers’ best option to lock in a longer rate. It has cut its ... <a title="Did you miss the best time to lock in a longer home loan rate?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/did-you-miss-the-best-time-to-lock-in-a-longer-home-loan-rate/" aria-label="Read more about Did you miss the best time to lock in a longer home loan rate?">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. AFP MANDEL NGAN There’s a rupture in the international rules-based order, but that doesn’t mean New Zealand will be crushed by bigger powers New Zealand has been a beneficiary of the international rules-based ... <a title="What should New Zealand do in the new world order?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/what-should-new-zealand-do-in-the-new-world-order/" aria-label="Read more about What should New Zealand do in the new world order?">Read more</a>
