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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A major power cut at a boutique hotel has thrown families and businesses into darkness on Wellington’s Cuba Street. Residents of The Wellington Apartments are entering their third day without full power, after a failure at neighbouring Naumi Hotel. The section of Cuba Street, which houses the ... <a title="Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/cause-of-days-long-cuba-street-power-cut-unclear/" aria-label="Read more about Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rebecca J Evans, Lecturer and Researcher in Music Psychology, Auckland University of Technology Instagram Looking back over 2025, one of the most powerful events for New Zealanders was the reclaiming of the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest haka at Eden Park. The crowd was diverse. ... <a title="5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive and rocking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/5-new-zealand-music-acts-keeping-te-reo-maori-alive-and-rocking-271189/" aria-label="Read more about 5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive and rocking">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kris Gledhill, Professor of Law, Auckland University of Technology Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images The New Zealand Court of Appeal is this week hearing a case that is unusual in a number of respects. The person bringing it is Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the 35-year-old Australian man convicted and sentenced ... <a title="Christchurch terror appeal: why now, and what is really being decided?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/christchurch-terror-appeal-why-now-and-what-is-really-being-decided-275541/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch terror appeal: why now, and what is really being decided?">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dalton Papalii. Photosport / John Davidson Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Dalton Papali’i has kept his cards close to his chest regarding his relationship with former All Black coach Scott Robertson. Speaking to 1News at Blues training on Tuesday, Papali’i ... <a title="‘I’ll keep that to myself’: Dalton Papali’i on Razor feedback" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/ill-keep-that-to-myself-dalton-papalii-on-razor-feedback/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I’ll keep that to myself’: Dalton Papali’i on Razor feedback">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="Rugby providing hope in war-torn Ukraine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/rugby-providing-hope-in-war-torn-ukraine/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby providing hope in war-torn Ukraine">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell celebrates after taking a Bangladesh wicket, Champions Trophy, 2025. AFP Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell won’t play any part of the T20 World Cup after being ruled out with injury. Bracewell suffered a calf injury during the ODI series against India last month and while he had ... <a title="Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell ruled out of World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/black-caps-spinner-michael-bracewell-ruled-out-of-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell ruled out of World Cup">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The country would be better off burning the coal it has in reserve than building a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas terminal, a renewable energy advocate says. The government said this week it would proceed with plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in Taranaki, with the estimated ... <a title="Better to burn Huntly’s ‘giant mountain of coal’ than import, renewable energy advocate says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/better-to-burn-huntlys-giant-mountain-of-coal-than-import-renewable-energy-advocate-says/" aria-label="Read more about Better to burn Huntly’s ‘giant mountain of coal’ than import, renewable energy advocate says">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The carillon’s 75 tonnes of bells have not played for years while the belltower is being earthquake strengthened. RNZ / Phil Pennington The war memorial bells at Pukeahu in Wellington may have to be played by an Australian on Anzac Day after the local player’s job was cut. It would be ... <a title="National war memorial bell-playing job axed, likely to be outsourced to Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/national-war-memorial-bell-playing-job-axed-likely-to-be-outsourced-to-australia/" aria-label="Read more about National war memorial bell-playing job axed, likely to be outsourced to Australia">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="Decision to reduce security guards at Work and Income offices suggests Ashburton tragedy forgotten – union" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/decision-to-reduce-security-guards-at-work-and-income-offices-suggests-ashburton-tragedy-forgotten-union/" aria-label="Read more about Decision to reduce security guards at Work and Income offices suggests Ashburton tragedy forgotten – union">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is backing the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s request for the government to help top up its cash flow. Most of the museum has been open to the public since October, after asbestos was found in the almost 100-year-old building, forcing a five month shut-down. But the Te ... <a title="Mayor backs Auckland Museum’s request for government funding – but it has no plans to help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/mayor-backs-auckland-museums-request-for-government-funding-but-it-has-no-plans-to-help/" aria-label="Read more about Mayor backs Auckland Museum’s request for government funding – but it has no plans to help">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date – and to get a UK passport soon if they want to travel from the end of February. Gill Bonnett NZ Post customers say the company should offer refunds and be more upfront about increased demand and ... <a title="UK citizens want refunds, more clarity from NZ Post over passport pandemonium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/uk-citizens-want-refunds-more-clarity-from-nz-post-over-passport-pandemonium/" aria-label="Read more about UK citizens want refunds, more clarity from NZ Post over passport pandemonium">Read more</a>
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February 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half – but are investors who buy the currency now really getting a bargain? Bitcoin’s price dropped through the latter half of January and then sharply on Waitangi Day. It has lifted a ... <a title="Bitcoin’s value halves: Should you buy it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/11/bitcoins-value-halves-should-you-buy-it/" aria-label="Read more about Bitcoin’s value halves: Should you buy it?">Read more</a>
