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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A selection of firearms which are now prohibited, on display to media at a 2022 police press conference. RNZ / Ana Tovey Firearms owners say the government’s overhaul of gun laws doesn’t go far enough to undo the “damage that was done” after the 15 March terror attacks. A Muslim leader, ... <a title="Firearms owners say gun laws overhaul doesn’t go far enough to undo ‘damage’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/firearms-owners-say-gun-laws-overhaul-doesnt-go-far-enough-to-undo-damage/" aria-label="Read more about Firearms owners say gun laws overhaul doesn’t go far enough to undo ‘damage’">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Now, it’s time for the Actors. The show formerly known as the SAG Awards is taking place, as the last major stop for many nominees before the Oscars on 15 March. The Actor Awards are voted on by members of the Screen Actors Guild, which this year placed Paul Thomas Anderson’s ... <a title="Actor Awards 2026: See which nominees are taking home a win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/actor-awards-2026-see-which-nominees-are-taking-home-a-win/" aria-label="Read more about Actor Awards 2026: See which nominees are taking home a win">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Just Zilch. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham There are concerns that a former soldier sentenced to home detention for filming young people using a bathroom for six years is now volunteering at a Palmerston North food rescue charity. Adrien Bell, who also goes by the surname Bennett, has volunteered at Just Zilch ... <a title="Former solider and sex offender Adrien Bell’s volunteer work sparks concern" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/former-solider-and-sex-offender-adrien-bells-volunteer-work-sparks-concern/" aria-label="Read more about Former solider and sex offender Adrien Bell’s volunteer work sparks concern">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Andy Dean Photography/ 123rf Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later, according to two separate rulings by the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC). In one case, a pharmacy mistakenly gave one woman ... <a title="Death after man’s methadone dose changed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/death-after-mans-methadone-dose-changed/" aria-label="Read more about Death after man’s methadone dose changed">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Katya Hutton. Supplied / Cancer Society Three emerging Māori researchers leading innovative projects to improve cancer outcomes for whānau Māori will receive this year’s Māori Cancer Researcher Award. Their research range from exploring how papakāinga living can strengthen the practice of Rongoā Māori, to developing next-generation immunotherapies with fewer side effects, ... <a title="Wāhine Māori acknowledged with awards for cancer research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/wahine-maori-acknowledged-with-awards-for-cancer-research/" aria-label="Read more about Wāhine Māori acknowledged with awards for cancer research">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates has cancelled flights through Doha and Dubai. Thierry Monasse A Qatar Airways 777 and two Emirates A380 planes are stuck in Auckland after the airlines were forced to cancel flights through Doha and Dubai amid the Iran attacks. “Auckland Airport is supporting those airlines with aircraft parking and operational assistance ... <a title="Qatar Airways, Emirates flights to Doha and Dubai cancelled amid Iran attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/qatar-airways-emirates-flights-to-doha-and-dubai-cancelled-amid-iran-attacks/" aria-label="Read more about Qatar Airways, Emirates flights to Doha and Dubai cancelled amid Iran attacks">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A coronial inquiry into the death of a 10-month-old Manurewa infant is underway in Auckland. 123rf.com A coronial inquiry into the death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering is underway in Auckland. Poseidyn was rushed to Middlemore Hospital and later moved to Starship Children’s Hospital on the evening of 5 September, ... <a title="Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering gets underway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/coronial-inquiry-into-death-of-10-month-old-manurewa-infant-poseidyn-hemopo-pickering-gets-underway/" aria-label="Read more about Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Manurewa infant Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering gets underway">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The IPCA released a summary of a police investigation into the officer, overseen by the authority, on Monday (file photo). hamilton, auckland, station, office, precinct, municipal, new zealand, nz, sign, building, editorial, symbol, logo, city, street The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ... <a title="Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/officer-accused-of-kidnapping-ex-wife-avoids-disciplinary-action-keeps-job/" aria-label="Read more about Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Two BlueBridge ferry sailings have been cancelled for passengers due to rough conditions in the Cook Strait. MetService forecast southerly swells of up to 4m with winds reaching just over 80 km/h. Strong winds are expected to continue through Tuesday. BlueBridge ... <a title="Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/strong-winds-disrupt-cook-strait-passenger-services/" aria-label="Read more about Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Now the seminal Kiwi band – which includes celebrated song-writing siblings Tim and Neil Finn as well as Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie – have announced shows for Auckland and Wellington. The will play at TSB Arena, Wellington on Wednesday, 6 May, followed by Spark Arena in Auckland on Saturday, 9 ... <a title="Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/split-enz-have-reunited-two-more-shows-for-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can’t afford. However, recent comments from the transport minister suggest that such a change wouldn’t be happening anytime soon. Chris Bishop told interest.co.nz that the mandatory third-party vehicle insurance wasn’t considered ... <a title="Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/should-third-party-vehicle-insurance-be-compulsory-why-the-costs-could-outweigh-the-benefits/" aria-label="Read more about Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits">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 as National Party does a backflip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/the-detail-net-fishing-is-in-then-out-again-as-national-party-does-a-backflip/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip">Read more</a>
