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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer in International Studies in the School of Society and Culture, Adelaide University Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has delivered her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections she called shortly after taking office. Now that she has consolidated her ... <a title="Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/japans-rock-star-leader-now-has-the-political-backing-to-push-a-bold-agenda-will-she-deliver-274015/" aria-label="Read more about Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 9, 2026.
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Lake Ohau Road. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Four people have been injured in a serious crash near Twizel in South Canterbury. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Lake Ohau Road at around 1:45pm on ... <a title="Four injured after two-vehicle crash in Twizel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/four-injured-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-twizel/" aria-label="Read more about Four injured after two-vehicle crash in Twizel">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trevor Mazzucchelli, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University Quốc Bảo/Pexels The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control. Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to change careers, move overseas ... <a title="Forget grand plans. These small tweaks can add meaning to your life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/forget-grand-plans-these-small-tweaks-can-add-meaning-to-your-life-271616/" aria-label="Read more about Forget grand plans. These small tweaks can add meaning to your life">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wearing a cap with the word ‘Rates’ on it. (File photo) Supplied Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says the government is unqualified to lead the city’s economic recovery and should leave it to local council. The comments came as Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, ... <a title="Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says government ‘unqualified’ to lead city’s economic recovery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-says-government-unqualified-to-lead-citys-economic-recovery/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says government ‘unqualified’ to lead city’s economic recovery">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the money was likely the proceeds of crime. (File photo) Unsplash People will be discouraged from doing the right thing if a Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling of their house do not get to keep any of the money, a court has heard. The ... <a title="Christchurch couple fight to keep more than $200k cash they found in the ceiling of their home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/christchurch-couple-fight-to-keep-more-than-200k-cash-they-found-in-the-ceiling-of-their-home/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch couple fight to keep more than $200k cash they found in the ceiling of their home">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dan Etheridge, Director, The Living Lab Northern Rivers, Office of Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Education Impact), Southern Cross University “Right – flood’s on. Get ready.” That’s what Jody Cheetham has told her staff the last two times she’s watched the river rising, following after heavy rain ... <a title="Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/rebuilding-after-a-disaster-is-a-long-road-lismores-businesses-offer-hope-for-others-271935/" aria-label="Read more about Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Media Council has found that four complaints against RNZ did not have sufficient grounds to proceed. In the first, the chief executive of United Flower Growers, Pete Brown, complained about the article Auckland florists say industry ‘in shambles’, plagued by resentment, published on September 15, 2025. ... <a title="Media Council dismisses four complaints against RNZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/media-council-dismisses-four-complaints-against-rnz/" aria-label="Read more about Media Council dismisses four complaints against RNZ">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former St Bede’s College Friar Rowan Donoghue arrives at the Christchurch District Court for an appearance on January 28. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ A man who was sexually abused by a priest says he’s “appalled” police were not notified the priest had admitted abuse to leaders of his religious order nearly ... <a title="Man sexually abused by priest ‘appalled’ police weren’t notified by church" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/man-sexually-abused-by-priest-appalled-police-werent-notified-by-church/" aria-label="Read more about Man sexually abused by priest ‘appalled’ police weren’t notified by church">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran RNZ / Marika Khabazi Former Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran is headed back to the US retail scene with a report that he will be the new chief executive of US retail giant Kroger. The Wall Street Journal reported he will ... <a title="Former Air NZ boss, Greg Foran to be CEO of US retail giant Kroger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/former-air-nz-boss-greg-foran-to-be-ceo-of-us-retail-giant-kroger/" aria-label="Read more about Former Air NZ boss, Greg Foran to be CEO of US retail giant Kroger">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A man who received a bone graft did not realise until four months later it had come from a deceased donor, a Health and Disability Commission report says. He was upset, saying it was against his cultural and religious beliefs. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Vanessa Caldwell said his doctor ... <a title="Doctor apologises after not telling patient bone graft came from dead donor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/doctor-apologises-after-not-telling-patient-bone-graft-came-from-dead-donor/" aria-label="Read more about Doctor apologises after not telling patient bone graft came from dead donor">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maddison Crethar, PhD Candidate, Youth Mental Health, University of the Sunshine Coast Rian A. Saputro/Unsplash Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 49. Approximately one in eight Australians have seriously considered suicide. These numbers highlight why it’s crucial to understand the different ... <a title="‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/i-wish-i-could-fall-asleep-and-never-wake-up-even-passive-suicidal-thoughts-are-a-worry-heres-how-to-respond-274741/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond">Read more</a>
