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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Clinicians are warning ADHD diagnoses might have unexpected side effects for children. AFP / Thom Leach / Science Photo Library Clinicians are warning ADHD diagnoses might have unexpected side effects for children, after two independent studies have linked it to poor performance and unhappiness at school. The studies involving hundreds of ... <a title="Two studies link child ADHD diagnoses to poor performance and unhappiness at school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/two-studies-link-child-adhd-diagnoses-to-poor-performance-and-unhappiness-at-school/" aria-label="Read more about Two studies link child ADHD diagnoses to poor performance and unhappiness at school">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Property flippers are back, at a rate not seen since before the global financial crisis. A recent case in which an Auckland re-seller was ordered to pay $1 million to a couple he left out of pocket highlighted the perils of the practice. Robert and Margaret Smallridge took their case ... <a title="The return of the property flipper" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/the-return-of-the-property-flipper/" aria-label="Read more about The return of the property flipper">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fish and chips are an essential feature of any Kiwi summer. That first bite – flaky terakihi, gurnard, hoki or snapper encased in crisp batter with a huge handful of golden chips is practically a seasonal rite of passage. But while we argue passionately about batter styles, chip colour and the ... <a title="What are the best fish and chip shop sides?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/what-are-the-best-fish-and-chip-shop-sides/" aria-label="Read more about What are the best fish and chip shop sides?">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An Auckland grandmother looking after two of her mokopuna says she went into debt with their school to pay for uniforms and fees. Fiona Marks recently moved to secure a bigger state house, which also meant a new school and new uniforms to buy for grandchildren under her long-term care. Then ... <a title="‘Everyday living is just so hard’: Families going into debt to pay for school uniforms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/everyday-living-is-just-so-hard-families-going-into-debt-to-pay-for-school-uniforms/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Everyday living is just so hard’: Families going into debt to pay for school uniforms">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Zoi Sadowski-Synnott of New Zealand competes in the Women’s Snowboard Big Air on day two of the X Games Aspen 2026. Michael Reaves/ Getty Images via AFP This year, the most contested “ice” at the Winter Olympics isn’t on the rink – it’s US Immigration and Customs Enforcement For Kiwis, the ... <a title="Snow, speed, and surveillance at the Winter Olympics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/snow-speed-and-surveillance-at-the-winter-olympics/" aria-label="Read more about Snow, speed, and surveillance at the Winter Olympics">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A pōwhiri for Te Arikinui Kuiini nga wai hono i te po and the Kiingitanga at Waitangi. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ With the immenent arrival of government politicians at Waitangi, Māori leaders are encouraging Māori to register and vote in the upcoming election. Politicians from all parties, including Prime Minister Christopher ... <a title="Leaders encourage Māori to vote in upcoming election as Waitangi draws near" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/leaders-encourage-maori-to-vote-in-upcoming-election-as-waitangi-draws-near/" aria-label="Read more about Leaders encourage Māori to vote in upcoming election as Waitangi draws near">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Winter Olympic selections Alice Robinson, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Luca Harrington, Fin Melville Ives, Cam Melville Ives, Ben Barclay and Ruby Star Andrews. James Allan/Photosport 2026 Winter Olympics 6-22 February Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy Live blog updates on RNZ Sport History The inaugural Olympic Games were created by Frenchman Baron Pierre ... <a title="Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/milano-cortina-winter-olympics-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – what you need to know">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each team has gone through an eventful off season, so today we’re checking in on the Highlanders. Overview Jamie Joseph Coach of the Highlanders © Photosport ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific preview: Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/super-rugby-pacific-preview-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific preview: Highlanders">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wallabies fullback Tom Wright said the decision was always going to divide opinion. PHOTOSPORT The news that the Wallabies will be kicking off the World Cup against tournament newcomers Hong Kong China was met with a collective groan across the rugby world. While the team’s inclusion marks a significant expansion of ... <a title="Rugby: Wallaby weighs in on World Cup opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/rugby-wallaby-weighs-in-on-world-cup-opener/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Wallaby weighs in on World Cup opener">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A pōwhiri for Te Arikinui Kuiini nga wai hono i te po and the Kiingitanga at Waitangi. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Coalition and opposition MPs will face the Waitangi crowds on Thursday morning, making their election year pitch after being officially welcomed to the Treaty Grounds. The past few years at ... <a title="Coalition and opposition MPs face Waitangi crowds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/coalition-and-opposition-mps-face-waitangi-crowds/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition and opposition MPs face Waitangi crowds">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The cordon in Mount Maunganui following the deadly landslide is covered in tributes for the people who lost their lives. RNZ / Lauren Crimp The Tauranga mayor said any decisions on the land immediately surrounding the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide will be months away, but feels it is unlikely that the ... <a title="Tauranga mayor says it’s unlikely Mt Maunganui landslide area will remain a campsite" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/tauranga-mayor-says-its-unlikely-mt-maunganui-landslide-area-will-remain-a-campsite/" aria-label="Read more about Tauranga mayor says it’s unlikely Mt Maunganui landslide area will remain a campsite">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been shut down and staff evacuated from the site, after an equipment failure flooded multiple floors. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Some locals have described a Wellington sewage plant shutdown as gross, sad and unacceptable. An average of around 70 million litres of untreated wastewater ... <a title="‘Pretty gross’: Locals shocked as raw sewage flows into Wellington sea" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/pretty-gross-locals-shocked-as-raw-sewage-flows-into-wellington-sea/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Pretty gross’: Locals shocked as raw sewage flows into Wellington sea">Read more</a>
