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February 21, 2026
ANAYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta The global human rights landscape has witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone. Indonesia, for the first time since the body’s establishment in 2006, has officially taken the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, is currently ... <a title="Indonesia’s human rights law being revised under a global spotlight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/indonesias-human-rights-law-being-revised-under-a-global-spotlight/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia’s human rights law being revised under a global spotlight">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Highlanders face Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho had a try double, as the Chiefs downed the Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin for their second straight win of the season. Follow the live action here: Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan ... <a title="Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/highlanders-v-chiefs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Squad Blues: 1 Joshua Fusitu’a, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Laghlan McWhannell, 5 Josh Beehre, 6 Anton Segner, 7 Dalton Papali’i (c), 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 ... <a title="Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/live-auckland-blues-v-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-captain-alex-rufer-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/587537/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC. The Wellington club has thanked ‘Chief’ for his work, with the coach confirming his departure after the match ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-coach-quits-after-loss-to-auckland-fc/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire destroyed the sport’s pavillion at Northcote College. Victoria Young Northcote College will shut for a week after a fire destroyed one of its buildings on Friday. In a post on Facebook, the college said it had “been advised by the Ministry of Education and specialist contractors to close the ... <a title="Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/northcote-college-to-close-for-a-week-after-fire-destroys-building/" aria-label="Read more about Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Highlanders take on the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan Wingham, 4 Oliver Haig, 5 Mitch Dunshea, 6 Te Kamaka Howden, 7 Sean Withy (VC), 8 ... <a title="Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/live-highlanders-v-chiefs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sprinter Tommy Te Puni is in the national record books. supplied Sprinter Tommy Te Puni has etched his name in the national record books at the International Track Meet in Christchurch. Te Puni eclipsed the national 200 metres record, running 20.35s, ahead of closest rival Lex Revell-Lewis. The Auckland sprinter dips ... <a title="Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/speedster-tommy-te-puni-breaks-national-200-metres-record-at-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Districts women celebrate, as Wellington Blaze’s Jess McFadyen walks off the Basin Reserve. Marty Melville Northern Brave have claimed the domestic one-day women’s cricket title for the first time, toppling star-studded Wellington Blaze. Bowler Marama Downes led the charge in the grand final, bagging three wickets on Saturday at the ... <a title="Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/northern-districts-women-win-maiden-hallyburton-johnstone-shield-cricket-title/" aria-label="Read more about Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until Sunday. 123RF Chorus said it has located the fault that has knocked out internet services to nearly 7500 customers in West Auckland. The Chorus outage is impacting Te Atatū, Henderson, and Massey – with people unable to access the internet via their fibre ... <a title="Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/chorus-locates-fault-in-west-auckland-internet-outage/" aria-label="Read more about Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs. Several police cars and ambulances were at the scene on Bevin Place, as well ... <a title="Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/three-injured-in-dog-attack-in-bryndwr-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch">Read more</a>
