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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is set to deliver a State of the Nation speech in Auckland, but the party is not promising many bells and whistles ahead of the address. Hipkins will speak to the Auckland Business Chamber, just as National leader Christopher Luxon did in January – although Labour’s is ... <a title="Labour leader Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-delivers-state-of-the-nation-speech/" aria-label="Read more about Labour leader Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa Meehan, Director, NZ Policy Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology Pay equity is back in the spotlight in New Zealand, with an unofficial “people’s select committee” about to report on last year’s legislative changes that overhauled the process and cancelled existing claims. As we await its ... <a title="The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/the-work-women-do-has-changed-the-case-for-pay-equity-in-nz-hasnt-274962/" aria-label="Read more about The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vaughan Cruickshank, Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania Milan Cortina 2026 was Australia’s most successful Winter Olympics. From 1936-2022, Australia won 19 medals, including six golds. This year, Australia has added another six medals, including three golds. How has this happened and what ... <a title="After the Milan Cortina medals, what comes next for Australian winter sports?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/after-the-milan-cortina-medals-what-comes-next-for-australian-winter-sports-276060/" aria-label="Read more about After the Milan Cortina medals, what comes next for Australian winter sports?">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Mt Taranaki. RNZ/Sally Round One person is in a critical condition and two are seriously injured after five climbers got into trouble on Mt Taranaki. Senior Sergeant Andy Guy said emergency services were called to the area at 2.15 pm on Sunday. He said the climbers were were taken ... <a title="Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/critically-injured-climbers-rescued-from-mt-taranaki/" aria-label="Read more about Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Auckland High Court. RNZ / Simon Rogers The trial of two men facing charges related to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall in the 1980s has been delayed. Hall was sentenced to life in prison in 1985 for the murder of Arthur Easton, but he was acquitted by the Supreme ... <a title="Trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction delayed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/trial-over-alan-halls-wrongful-conviction-delayed/" aria-label="Read more about Trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction delayed">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The “Blood Moon” is pictured during an eclipse in the night sky over Sydney on September 8, 2025. AFP / DAVID GRAY It might pay to stay up late next week with a total lunar eclipse taking place. According to Stardome, the only lunar eclipse of 2026 will begin on Tuesday, ... <a title="Total lunar eclipse: New Zealand has ‘front-row seat’ to only lunar eclipse of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/total-lunar-eclipse-new-zealand-has-front-row-seat-to-only-lunar-eclipse-of-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Total lunar eclipse: New Zealand has ‘front-row seat’ to only lunar eclipse of 2026">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, was closed for six hours while the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination. Google Maps A third person has died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the crash near Redwood ... <a title="Third person dies after crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/third-person-dies-after-crash-on-state-highway-1-in-marlborough/" aria-label="Read more about Third person dies after crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Genesis Energy chief executive Malcolm Johns . Supplied / Brett Phibbs / PhibbsVisuals Brimming hydro lakes and less use of coal and gas have powered Genesis Energy to a strong lift in half year profit, as it moved to raise $400m to finance new generation projects. Key numbers for the half-year ... <a title="Genesis Energy announces $400m capital raise, government to buy up to $200m of new shares" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/genesis-energy-announces-400m-capital-raise-government-to-buy-up-to-200m-of-new-shares/" aria-label="Read more about Genesis Energy announces $400m capital raise, government to buy up to $200m of new shares">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand pole vaulter Imogen Ayris. Simon Stacpoole / www.photosport.nz The Athletics New Zealand selectors have a dilemma on their hands as they try to finalise their squad for next month’s World Indoor Championships in Poland. New Zealand’s three female pole vaulters are fighting for just two spots at the event. ... <a title="Kiwi pole vaulters scrapping for world championship spots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/kiwi-pole-vaulters-scrapping-for-world-championship-spots/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi pole vaulters scrapping for world championship spots">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chorus’s chief executive said the company had coped with tougher economic times and restrained consumer spending, as it looked to become an all-fibre operation. RNZ Telecommunications company Chorus posted a modest half-year profit on the back of a lift in sales and connections to its fibre network, and lower costs. Key ... <a title="Chorus posts modest half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/chorus-posts-modest-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Chorus posts modest half-year profit">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Campervan operator Tourism Holdings (THL) says strong growth in its rental business has helped drive first-half net profit up 17 percent, with revenue growth of 4 percent. “Our rentals business remains the engine of THL’s business model and continues to power our global revenue performance,” chief executive Grant Webster said. ... <a title="Tourism Holdings’ profits increase after strong half-year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/tourism-holdings-profits-increase-after-strong-half-year/" aria-label="Read more about Tourism Holdings’ profits increase after strong half-year">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gill Bonnett Changes to the United Kingdom’s entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion according to travel agents. Late last year, the British government announced anyone classed as a British citizen would soon need a valid UK passport to enter ... <a title="Should you trust airlines to get you into the UK on an expired passport?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/should-you-trust-airlines-to-get-you-into-the-uk-on-an-expired-passport/" aria-label="Read more about Should you trust airlines to get you into the UK on an expired passport?">Read more</a>
