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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney The number of “serious incidents” in Australian early childhood services – including long daycare – is increasing. According to a new Productivity Commission report, there were 160 such incidents per 100 services in 2024-25. This ... <a title="Serious incidents in childcare centres are still rising. Why?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/serious-incidents-in-childcare-centres-are-still-rising-why-275434/" aria-label="Read more about Serious incidents in childcare centres are still rising. Why?">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luke Hartigan, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation has come back to bite us again. Worse, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) predicts it will linger for ... <a title="What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/what-exactly-is-inflation-and-are-interest-rates-the-only-option-for-dealing-with-it-275084/" aria-label="Read more about What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anton Shashero with Sir Graham Henry. Sarah Gloyer Waiheke Gulf News While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, two Ukranians are ensuring that rugby stays alive in their home, and that young players have a potential path to safety. Anton Shashero is coach of Ukraine’s national under-16 side, ... <a title="How rugby and NZ are giving hope in war-torn Ukraine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/how-rugby-and-nz-are-giving-hope-in-war-torn-ukraine/" aria-label="Read more about How rugby and NZ are giving hope in war-torn Ukraine">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luca Harrington has claimed New Zealand’s second medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, taking bronze at the men’s freestyle skiing slopestyle event. Norway’s Birk Ruud took gold, while silver went to American Alex Hall. Harrington – one of the youngest competitors at 21 – was fourth on course, ... <a title="Watch: Luca Harrington claims bronze in men’s freeski slopestyle at Winter Olympics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/watch-luca-harrington-claims-bronze-in-mens-freeski-slopestyle-at-winter-olympics/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Luca Harrington claims bronze in men’s freeski slopestyle at Winter Olympics">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karinna Saxby, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne Frazao Studio Latino/Getty Transgender and gender-diverse (“trans”) people have worse mental health compared to the general population. As a result, they’re more likely to use mental health services, such as ... <a title="Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/funding-surgery-and-hormones-for-trans-people-can-save-medicare-millions-new-research-274125/" aria-label="Read more about Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Murray, Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology Antoni Shkraba Studio/Pexels School is back and, with it, the daily task of packing a lunchbox. If your child is coming home with uneaten sandwiches, you’re not alone. They’re easy to make and transport, but sometimes the last ... <a title="My kids (and I) hate sandwiches, what can I pack for lunch instead?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/my-kids-and-i-hate-sandwiches-what-can-i-pack-for-lunch-instead-275207/" aria-label="Read more about My kids (and I) hate sandwiches, what can I pack for lunch instead?">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flight attendants working aboard the airline’s Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft will stop work on Thursday and Friday after failing to agree on terms over pay and conditions. camfoto/123RF It is “business as usual” at Air New Zealand despite a number of flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers as ... <a title="What does the Air New Zealand flight attendant strike mean for travellers?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/what-does-the-air-new-zealand-flight-attendant-strike-mean-for-travellers/" aria-label="Read more about What does the Air New Zealand flight attendant strike mean for travellers?">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver medallist New Zealand’s Zoi Sadowski Synnott poses on the podium after the snowboard women’s big air final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. AFP/KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has joined an elite club of Olympians – those who will be bringing home broken medals. After a ... <a title="‘It whacked my snowboard’: Olympian Zoi Sadowski-Synnott’s medal breaks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/it-whacked-my-snowboard-olympian-zoi-sadowski-synnotts-medal-breaks/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It whacked my snowboard’: Olympian Zoi Sadowski-Synnott’s medal breaks">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louse Upston open the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, RNZ / Paris Ibell The New Zealand International Convention Centre opened its doors for the first time. It’s been almost 13 years since the government announced the deal for SkyCity to build the Centre ... <a title="Auckland’s international convention centre finally opens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/aucklands-international-convention-centre-finally-opens/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland’s international convention centre finally opens">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge The menopause was associated with poorer sleep, increased mental health problems and even changes within the brain itself. Gladskikh Tatiana/ Shutterstock Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging ... <a title="Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/menopause-our-study-revealed-how-it-affects-the-brain-cognition-and-mental-health-275329/" aria-label="Read more about Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of security guards at Work and Income offices are being reduced throughout the country (file image). supplied The Ministry of Social Development is planning to cut the number of security guards at Work and Income offices throughout the country. Twenty jobs are set to go at 20 offices in ... <a title="Ministry of Social Development set to cut security guards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/ministry-of-social-development-set-to-cut-security-guards/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry of Social Development set to cut security guards">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Justice Minister says it’s uncharitable to say a government retail crime advisory group was a waste of time. Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the group will wind down four months early, after three of its five members walked away. Labour this week said ... <a title="Morning Report live: Paul Goldsmith defends pulling the plug on retail crime group" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/morning-report-live-paul-goldsmith-defends-pulling-the-plug-on-retail-crime-group/" aria-label="Read more about Morning Report live: Paul Goldsmith defends pulling the plug on retail crime group">Read more</a>
