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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nensi Patel of the Northern Brave. www.photosport.nz There are two new players in the White Ferns squad named to take on Zimbabwe later this month. Northern Brave duo Nensi Patel and Kayley Knight have been included for the series, which will be the first between the two nations and includes three ... <a title="Northern Brave duo set to debut for White Ferns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/northern-brave-duo-set-to-debut-for-white-ferns/" aria-label="Read more about Northern Brave duo set to debut for White Ferns">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand On a sunny weekday at lunchtime, Ken, Drick, and Lamar are working hard. Grazing on grass, and occasionally lifting their heads to check the surroundings. But don’t be fooled by their languid behaviour – they’re actually top notch security guards. Park ranger Millie Law has been looking after the llamas. Ke-Xin ... <a title="The llamas keeping sheep safe at Auckland’s Ambury farm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/the-llamas-keeping-sheep-safe-at-aucklands-ambury-farm/" aria-label="Read more about The llamas keeping sheep safe at Auckland’s Ambury farm">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Toy Story franchise is back with its fifth instalment and this time – the toys are taking on technology. By the time Toy Story 5 hits theatres in June, it will have been seven years since Toy Story 4 was released. The trailer for the latest Disney and Pixar film ... <a title="Toy Story 5 trailer drops: Woody and Buzz are back to take on tech" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/toy-story-5-trailer-drops-woody-and-buzz-are-back-to-take-on-tech/" aria-label="Read more about Toy Story 5 trailer drops: Woody and Buzz are back to take on tech">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The four people who were hospitalised following a chemical incident at a meat processing plant in Levin have since been discharged. Emergency services were called to the Alliance Group site on Hamaria Road at about 6.30pm on Thursday. St John said four people were taken to ... <a title="Four hospitalised after chemical incident at Levin plant released" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/four-hospitalised-after-chemical-incident-at-levin-plant-released/" aria-label="Read more about Four hospitalised after chemical incident at Levin plant released">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The resident lives near Moa Point in Wellington. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone This story contains photos of the sewage-affected bathroom which may upset some readers. A Wellington resident living near Moa Point says sewage “exploded” out of his toilet on Thursday morning. Ed, a Miramar resident who doesn’t want his surname ... <a title="Wellington resident horrified after raw sewage ‘exploded’ from his toilet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/wellington-resident-horrified-after-raw-sewage-exploded-from-his-toilet/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington resident horrified after raw sewage ‘exploded’ from his toilet">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Insolvencies rise in fourth quarter, annual rate highest in 10 years Failures reflect companies weakened some time ago Signs of economic improvement too late for some companies Construction biggest insolvency group, broad hospitality second The number of companies going broke has surged to its highest level in 10 years as ... <a title="Old pressures to blame for number of companies going broke" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/old-pressures-to-blame-for-number-of-companies-going-broke/" aria-label="Read more about Old pressures to blame for number of companies going broke">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – A Northland woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws around animal control? Here’s where dangerous dog regulations stand in New Zealand, and what people are saying needs changing. Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was killed by dogs ... <a title="What dog control laws say about fatal attacks – and what people want to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/what-dog-control-laws-say-about-fatal-attacks-and-what-people-want-to-change/" aria-label="Read more about What dog control laws say about fatal attacks – and what people want to change">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges, who campaigned for an end to the policy, said he was hopeful this was a win for small and medium businesses. The Auckland Business Chamber is cautiously optimistic that government promises to ban paywave and credit surcharges from card payments appear to have stalled. ... <a title="Auckland Business Chamber optimistic govt’s surcharge ban efforts have stalled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/auckland-business-chamber-optimistic-govts-surcharge-ban-efforts-have-stalled/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Business Chamber optimistic govt’s surcharge ban efforts have stalled">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An unfinished apartment block on Manukau Rd in Auckland’s Epsom. MELANIE EARLEY / RNZ The company behind a half-finished apartment block in Auckland’s Epsom is in the process of being removed from the Companies Register – while a neighbour is still waiting to be paid $30,000. Work on the Epsom Central ... <a title="Owner of half-finished Auckland apartment project faces removal from Companies Register" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/owner-of-half-finished-auckland-apartment-project-faces-removal-from-companies-register/" aria-label="Read more about Owner of half-finished Auckland apartment project faces removal from Companies Register">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Canada’s Cassie Sharpe receives medical assistance after crashing during the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. 2026. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Auckland freeskier Mischa Thomas has qualified for the final of the halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. The 17 year old landed a score of 77.00 in her first ... <a title="Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/winter-olympics-kiwi-mischa-thomas-qualifies-for-halfpipe-final-as-rival-stretchered-off/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police remain at the scene (file image). RNZ/ Calvin Samuel An assault in Porirua, which placed nearby schools in lockdown, has left one person with moderate injuries. Police remain in the area – some armed. In a statement, Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins, said officers were called to Dido ... <a title="Armed police at scene after assault puts Porirua schools in lockdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/armed-police-at-scene-after-assault-puts-porirua-schools-in-lockdown/" aria-label="Read more about Armed police at scene after assault puts Porirua schools in lockdown">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand X/NZTA A crash on State Highway 2 between Wellington city and Petone is causing delays for motorists. The Transport Agency said the northbound lane is blocked just before the Petone off-ramp. There are reports of long queues. A police spokesperson said a truck hit the median barrier just before 8am on ... <a title="Major delays as crash blocks lane on SH2 in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/major-delays-as-crash-blocks-lane-on-sh2-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Major delays as crash blocks lane on SH2 in Wellington">Read more</a>
