Morning Edition: 03 March 2026

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
Good morning. I'm never Rettimanu and this is your morning
news fix for Tuesday, third of March and this update.
The transport sector says it's keeping a close eye on
fuel supply as conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Oil prices are expected to be impacted if the conflict
between Iran, Israel, and the US jeers. Iran's been retaliating

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to attacks by the US and Israel by launching strikes
towards neighboring countries with Western ties. Transporting New Zealand Chief
executive Dom Classi says it's too early to determine the
full impact. He says there's increased risk with this escalation,
but a big oil companies assured them there are no
issues they can see at the moment. And turmoil in

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the Middle East has sent global aviation into disarray. Thousands
of flights transiting Dubai and Doha have been disrupted, with
the airspace above UAE and cutter closed. Aviation commentator Irene
King says this the biggest disrupted to travel since the
COVID nineteen pandemic. She says there will be other opportunities
to substitute other exit points, but they'll be quite limited.

(01:10):
Three naval officers, including the commander, could face jail time
over the loss of HMNZD s Manawanui of Sarmour's coast
In twenty twenty four, Commander Yvonne Gray, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Gaijago,
and a third unnamed officer faced charges under the Armed
Forces Discipline Act. The charging documents alleged the watch officer

(01:32):
at the time failed to disengage autopilot in time to
prevent grounding. Victoria University's Center for Strategic Study Senior Fellow
Jim Rolfe says all the charges relate to negligence. Some
more possible avenues for addressing the issue of nitrous oxide huffing.
Police say they'll be making increased efforts in coming weeks

(01:54):
to remind retailers it's illegal to use the product for
recreational use. Also no as Nang's laughing gas or NOSS.
It's increasingly a factor in a number of serious crashes
when inhaled. The Onboardsmen and Human Rights Commission are backing
calls to give prisoners greater phone access. Prisoner is illegally

(02:15):
entitled to five minutes on the phone each week a
rule established twenty five years ago, but a petition to
Parliament's asking for more time with reports of a lack
of phones and gang linked inmates controlling access. Petitioner Christine
McCarthy says seventeen thousand children with parents in prison struggle
to keep in touch. Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says he's

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considering the petition, but Corrections goes above and beyond the
minimum entitlement hopes the weather holds up for tonight's blood Moon.
The total lunar eclipse, where the moon goes completely behind
the Earth's shadow, begins about nine forty five pm. It
will be at its brightest red at twelve thirty am
and be visible to the naked eye. Met Service expects

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of the South Island and Upper nor Island to have
the best chance for a clear view. In sport, Auckland
sports fans will be spoiled for choice from Friday to
Sunday as the Warriors, Blues, Auckland FC and Allislie Racecourse
collaborate for what has been coined the forty Phillies and
Fans Weekend spring box. Coach Russia Rasmus says the All

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Blacks face a tricky transition ahead of their four Tests
South Africa tour. Regardless of whether Dave Ready or Jamie
Joseph take the coaching reins, Formula one chiefs claim this
weekend season opening of Australian Grand Prix is set for
the green light as they grapple the Middle Eastern conflict.
I'm nevaretty Manu. That your latest news fix. We'll be

(03:39):
back with the next update at midday from the newstalk
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