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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One hundred and fifty shearers and woolhandlers representing 27 countries were welcomed to Masterton with a pōwhiri, which kicked off the 2026 Golden Shears. The pressure at this year’s competition, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, will be a bit higher as it coincides with the World Premier Shearing and Wool ... <a title="‘It’s in the blood for many of us’ – Wairarapa welcomes the world to the World Shearing Champs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/its-in-the-blood-for-many-of-us-wairarapa-welcomes-the-world-to-the-world-shearing-champs/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It’s in the blood for many of us’ – Wairarapa welcomes the world to the World Shearing Champs">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Walking through the Victoria Street entrance of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, at first glance the library is the same yet different. There are hundreds of thousands of books, metal bridges and escalators from before. But beyond that, the revamped library offers a whole new host of creative spaces and ... <a title="First look inside the new Wellington Library" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/first-look-inside-the-new-wellington-library/" aria-label="Read more about First look inside the new Wellington Library">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bromley wastewater treatment plant. A community leader has urged the Christchurch City Council to avoid any chance of sewage washing up on the city’s beaches. His comments came after Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger announced the council was considering pumping 30 percent of the city’s sewage – partially treated – into the ... <a title="Plan to mitigate stench from Christchurch treatment plant must avoid sewage washing up on beaches – community leader" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/plan-to-mitigate-stench-from-christchurch-treatment-plant-must-avoid-sewage-washing-up-on-beaches-community-leader/" aria-label="Read more about Plan to mitigate stench from Christchurch treatment plant must avoid sewage washing up on beaches – community leader">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David McEwen. Screenshot / YouTube A former financial adviser has been convicted and fined $15,000 for breaching a banning order by the financial markets regulator, but investors remain out of pocket. David McEwen was convicted of four charges of breaching a 2023 Financial Markets Authority stop order at the Auckland District ... <a title="Former financial adviser fined $15,000, investors remain out of pocket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/former-financial-adviser-fined-15000-investors-remain-out-of-pocket/" aria-label="Read more about Former financial adviser fined $15,000, investors remain out of pocket">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Over-optimistic forecasting of visa numbers has contributed to a blow-out in Immigration New Zealand’s finances. Visa fees rose sharply in 2024, but the agency’s memorandum account – balancing costs and visa revenue – has sunk into a $152 million deficit. The education and workforce select committee heard that deficit is ... <a title="Immigration account $150 million in the red, visa numbers overestimated" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/immigration-account-150-million-in-the-red-visa-numbers-overestimated/" aria-label="Read more about Immigration account $150 million in the red, visa numbers overestimated">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown. 123RF The University of Otago will offer two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a long-term plan to build a campus in the resort town. The university will begin teaching an undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship and a postgraduate qualification in digital technology. Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson said the university was ... <a title="University of Otago to offer new qualifications in Queenstown as part of campus plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/university-of-otago-to-offer-new-qualifications-in-queenstown-as-part-of-campus-plans/" aria-label="Read more about University of Otago to offer new qualifications in Queenstown as part of campus plans">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he’s proud to be appointed to a role that he’s dreamed of and one that so few people get to do. Rennie was unveiled as the 28th All Blacks head coach just before midday, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to ... <a title="New All Blacks head coach excited to ‘come back home and do the jersey justice’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/new-all-blacks-head-coach-excited-to-come-back-home-and-do-the-jersey-justice/" aria-label="Read more about New All Blacks head coach excited to ‘come back home and do the jersey justice’">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Domain The mother of a baby found unresponsive in a South Auckland home has described her broken relationship, drug use, and the day her son died, before a Coroner’s inquest on Wednesday. Ten-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering was rushed to Middlemore Hospital and later moved to Starship Children’s Hospital on the evening ... <a title="The fractured, drug-fuelled life behind the scenes of a 10-month-old’s death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/the-fractured-drug-fuelled-life-behind-the-scenes-of-a-10-month-olds-death/" aria-label="Read more about The fractured, drug-fuelled life behind the scenes of a 10-month-old’s death">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The Salvation Army is launching a $1.5 million methamphetamine harm reduction programme in Motueka. The three-year pilot will include clinical addiction programmes to help people to get clean and stay clean, along with an education campaign to raise awareness about the class-A drug. Salvation Army service development lead Emma Hunter ... <a title="Salvation Army launches $1.5 million meth harm reduction programme in Motueka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/salvation-army-launches-1-5-million-meth-harm-reduction-programme-in-motueka/" aria-label="Read more about Salvation Army launches $1.5 million meth harm reduction programme in Motueka">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Māori Crown Relations Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii A group of Tūhoe kaumatua say plans to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court (MLC) over many post-settlement governance entities (PSGE) will deny Māori access to justice and accountability. The government is proposing legislation gives PSGEs the ... <a title="Government moves to strip Māori Land Court powers over PGSEs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/government-moves-to-strip-maori-land-court-powers-over-pgses/" aria-label="Read more about Government moves to strip Māori Land Court powers over PGSEs">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks coach, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. © Photosport Ltd 2016 www.photosport.nz The All Blacks have a new head at the helm. Dave Rennie has been appointed to one of the most scrutinised jobs in the ... <a title="All Blacks reveal new head coach: Who is Dave Rennie?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/all-blacks-reveal-new-head-coach-who-is-dave-rennie/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks reveal new head coach: Who is Dave Rennie?">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Missiles are seen in the skies over Doha on March 3. MAHMUD HAMS/AFP The family car is filled with petrol and packed with supplies and go bags for a hasty escape. But for now, a New Zealand family living in Qatar’s capital, said they would stay where they were while loud ... <a title="New Zealand family living in Qatar: ‘Like a Covid lockdown with the occasional loud boom’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/new-zealand-family-living-in-qatar-like-a-covid-lockdown-with-the-occasional-loud-boom/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand family living in Qatar: ‘Like a Covid lockdown with the occasional loud boom’">Read more</a>
