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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the fatal attack. RNZ Animal control officers visited the property where Mihiata Te Rore was mauled to death four times, including the day before the attack. Te Rore, 62, was visiting a person she knew at a property in the small Northland town of Kaihu when ... <a title="Fatal dog mauling: Animal control staff visited property day before attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/fatal-dog-mauling-animal-control-staff-visited-property-day-before-attack/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal dog mauling: Animal control staff visited property day before attack">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor Fiji President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has urged legislators not to sow seeds of “fear and division” as the country moves towards a general election later this year. Speaking at the opening of the fourth and final session of Parliament before the polls, Ratu Naiqama called on political leaders and ... <a title="Fiji’s president warns against sowing ‘seeds of fear’ ahead of elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/fijis-president-warns-against-sowing-seeds-of-fear-ahead-of-elections/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s president warns against sowing ‘seeds of fear’ ahead of elections">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was “pure racism”. RNZ Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has called out National ministers for failing to combat or challenge it. The ... <a title="Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/chris-hipkins-accuses-winston-peters-of-pure-racism-in-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Increasing demand for truck licenses is putting pressure on testers, according to the review. File photo siwakorn / 123RF A review of driver licensing for trucks and other heavy vehicles has found persisting weaknesses in regulatory practice. The internal review – conducted in 2024 – was released to media today through ... <a title="Shortfalls in driver licensing for trucks highlighted in review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/shortfalls-in-driver-licensing-for-trucks-highlighted-in-review/" aria-label="Read more about Shortfalls in driver licensing for trucks highlighted in review">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Hoy, McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over the year to December, wages grew by 3.4%. For households, however, the number that really matters is what happened to wages after inflation. Over the ... <a title="Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/real-wages-have-gone-backwards-even-earning-100-000-isnt-what-it-used-to-be-276169/" aria-label="Read more about Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was “pure racism”. RNZ Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has called out National ministers for failing to combat or challenge it. The ... <a title="Hipkins accuses Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/hipkins-accuses-peters-of-pure-racism-in-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Hipkins accuses Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the fatal attack. RNZ The dogs that killed a woman in Northland yesterday came onto a neighbour’s property recently and pack attacked their dog. The Kaihu local says it was “really quite frightening” living near the animals. Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was visiting a person she ... <a title="Dogs in fatal Kaihu attack had gone after other animals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/dogs-in-fatal-kaihu-attack-had-gone-after-other-animals/" aria-label="Read more about Dogs in fatal Kaihu attack had gone after other animals">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Kitchin The Infrastructure Commission has moved to clarify its suggestion around tolling the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with the government considering whether a toll will help pay for a new Waitematā Harbour crossing. The government has been at pains to stress no decisions have been made around tolling the existing bridge, ... <a title="Infrastructure Commission clarifies suggestion of Auckland Harbour Bridge toll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/infrastructure-commission-clarifies-suggestion-of-auckland-harbour-bridge-toll/" aria-label="Read more about Infrastructure Commission clarifies suggestion of Auckland Harbour Bridge toll">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jordie Barrett is back in the capital and will start in the midfield against Moana. Photosport The Hurricanes have entered the chat. After sitting out round one with the bye, the Canes will open their campaign in the capital on Friday night against a buoyant Moana side bringing Pasifika bragging rights ... <a title="Super Rugby Preview: Seven Moana debutants, Barrett back, duel derbies await" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/super-rugby-preview-seven-moana-debutants-barrett-back-duel-derbies-await/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Preview: Seven Moana debutants, Barrett back, duel derbies await">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 18, 2026.
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AAP / www.photosport.nz The outgoing Netball New Zealand chairperson says changes at the top will help inject new energy into a sport that is facing significant challenges. The national body last night confirmed that chairperson Matt Whineray and three appointed board members had decided to step down. It followed the resignation ... <a title="Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies any pressure to step down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/outgoing-netball-nz-chairperson-denies-any-pressure-to-step-down/" aria-label="Read more about Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies any pressure to step down">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents are also concerned about a second bridge undermined by floodwaters at Hurupi Stream. Supplied / Sharon Durrant Plans are underway to deliver food and increasingly urgent medical supplies to more than 100 people trapped near Ngawi on Wairarapa’s southern coastline. Two bridges are out of action on the only roads ... <a title="Plans to deliver food and meds to more than 100 people trapped near Ngawi in Wairarapa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/plans-to-deliver-food-and-meds-to-more-than-100-people-trapped-near-ngawi-in-wairarapa/" aria-label="Read more about Plans to deliver food and meds to more than 100 people trapped near Ngawi in Wairarapa">Read more</a>
