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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A serious crash south of Thames has closed State Highway 25 in both directions. RNZ / REECE BAKER A serious crash south of Thames has closed State Highway 25 in both directions. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle incident near the Orongo Corner at about 2.30pm. Initial indicators were that there ... <a title="Crash blocks SH25 in both directions south of Thames" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/crash-blocks-sh25-in-both-directions-south-of-thames/" aria-label="Read more about Crash blocks SH25 in both directions south of Thames">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National Party conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii National’s conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on further restricting commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf. Legislation brought by the coalition government last year, established 12 high protection areas (HPAs) where a range of activities, including most commercial ... <a title="National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/national-to-campaign-on-review-of-controversial-hauraki-gulf-commercial-fishing-rules/" aria-label="Read more about National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 21, 2026.
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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. Several police cars and ambulances were at the scene on Bevin Place, as well as a Christchurch City Council animal management vehicle. An RNZ reporter at the ... <a title="Emergency services attend incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/emergency-services-attend-incident-in-bryndwr-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency services attend incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whiria ko te iwi tuna Toiaa Taiao A Taranaki exhibition is giving a voice to native species including tuna (eels), iinanga and kooaro (whitebait), and piharau (lamprey), revealing the rhythms of life beneath the surface of New Zealand’s freshwater streams and rivers. Whiria ko te iwi tuna opens on 28 February ... <a title="Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/taranaki-exhibition-gives-voice-to-native-species/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bridge on Okuti Valley Road on Thursday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) has deployed 40 volunteers from the University of Canterbury to help clean up Banks Peninsula. A state of emergency was declared in the region on Tuesday, after it was hammered by nearly six times the ... <a title="40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/40-student-volunteers-part-of-banks-peninsula-clean-up-crew/" aria-label="Read more about 40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Bargaining over pay and conditions has stretched into its second year for nurses and senior doctors, while bargaining for junior doctors is just beginning. The collective agreement for senior doctors with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) expired in August, 2024. Nurses, too, through the New Zealand Nurses Organisation ... <a title="Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/nurses-and-senior-doctors-bargaining-stretches-into-second-year/" aria-label="Read more about Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
RNZ Pacific Palau’s Supreme Court has denied an application by the Senate for a stay order on the government’s plan to take third country nationals deported from the United States. President Surangel Whipps’ has agreed for Palau to take up to 75 people, with the US to give Palau US$7.5 million in development funds. However, ... <a title="Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/palau-court-denies-senate-bid-to-stop-us-deportee-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Moana Maniapoto Known globally as one of America’s most prominent and inspiring civil rights leaders, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr twice ran for US president. He has died at 84. Throughout his lifetime, he fought to promote social justice, economic equality and political empowerment for marginalised communities — and worked hard to encourage voter ... <a title="Moana Maniapoto: The day we met Jesse Jackson – and why his words still matter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/moana-maniapoto-the-day-we-met-jesse-jackson-and-why-his-words-still-matter/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Maniapoto: The day we met Jesse Jackson – and why his words still matter">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. (File photo) 123RF The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning. Figures released to RNZ reveal the number of head injuries suffered by Oranga Tamariki staff ... <a title="Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki ‘ deeply concerning’, social workers body says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/surge-in-work-related-concussions-at-oranga-tamariki-deeply-concerning-social-workers-body-says/" aria-label="Read more about Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki ‘ deeply concerning’, social workers body says">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said New Zealand exports had been holding up well overall in the US market since the original 15 percent tariff was imposed (file image). Nick Monro Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay says considerable uncertainty is likely to remain with the latest moves in the US ... <a title="Uncertainty likely to remain following US Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trade Minister says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/uncertainty-likely-to-remain-following-us-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-trade-minister-says/" aria-label="Read more about Uncertainty likely to remain following US Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trade Minister says">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until tomorrow. 123RF The number of households affected by a fibre outage in West Auckland has climbed to nearly 7500. The Chorus outage is impacting Te Atatū, Henderson, and Massey – with people unable to access the internet via their fibre connections since 5.30am ... <a title="Nearly 7500 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/nearly-7500-west-auckland-homes-affected-by-fibre-outage/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 7500 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outage">Read more</a>
