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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A father shouted to his children to get clear of a large slip as it fell away from the base of his home – rendering it uninhabitable. People in the lower North Island were confronting the damage to their neighbourhoods after heavy rain and high winds felled trees, flooded homes and ... <a title="Father and kids flee large slip under their home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/father-and-kids-flee-large-slip-under-their-home/" aria-label="Read more about Father and kids flee large slip under their home">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the T20 cricket World Cup action as the New Zealand Black Caps take on Canada at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. A win will secure the Black Caps a place in the Super 8s, where they will be divided into two groups of four each, and play each other ... <a title="T20 World Cup Live: Black Caps v Canada" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/t20-world-cup-live-black-caps-v-canada/" aria-label="Read more about T20 World Cup Live: Black Caps v Canada">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is again at the heart of a witch hunt over a speech she made at the Al Jazeera Forum last week that was “doctored” by the pro-Israel and anti-United Nations NGO UN Watch to claim falsely that she described Israel as the “common enemy”. Albanese responded — as shown by ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Silencing Francesca Albanese – ‘Not in our name’ Gaza reflections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/eugene-doyle-silencing-francesca-albanese-not-in-our-name-gaza-reflections/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Silencing Francesca Albanese – ‘Not in our name’ Gaza reflections">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Marika Khabazi / Reece Baker Political parties are already squabbling over the extent to which either side will back a bipartisan approach to transport projects. The first ever National Infrastructure Plan lays out an independent roadmap for infrastructure investment in ... <a title="Political parties already squabbling over infrastructure plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/political-parties-already-squabbling-over-infrastructure-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Political parties already squabbling over infrastructure plan">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 44-year-old Auckland woman appeared in Auckland District Court. Finn Blackwell / RNZ A woman accused of defrauding a man out of more than half a million-dollars in an alleged 18-year romance scam has appeared in court for the first time today. The 44-year-old Auckland woman was arrested last week after ... <a title="Auckland woman appears in court for alleged 18-year elaborate romance scam" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/auckland-woman-appears-in-court-for-alleged-18-year-elaborate-romance-scam/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland woman appears in court for alleged 18-year elaborate romance scam">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A High Court judge in Auckland has reserved her decision on whether to overturn a District Court ruling that voided the outcome of the 2025 local body election in Papatoetoe. The petition had been filed by the Papatoetoe Ōtara Action Team, which won all four seats on the Local Board subdivision. ... <a title="Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/judge-deciding-whether-to-overturn-papatoetoe-election-ruling/" aria-label="Read more about Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi folk singer Marlon Williams has announced he will be taking a break from performing “for a wee while”. “For nearly 20 years I’ve explored both the physical and musical world in the company of incredible musicians, songwriters and friends and it’s been an absolute pleasure. “The catch with it is ... <a title="Marlon Williams announces he’s taking a break from music" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/marlon-williams-announces-hes-taking-a-break-from-music/" aria-label="Read more about Marlon Williams announces he’s taking a break from music">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new streaming service will launch in New Zealand this year – HBO Max – with Sky TV confirming the end of its deal with the major programme provider. The HBO Max direct-to-consumer streaming service will be available mid-2026, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday. Details about subscriptions and pricing will ... <a title="A new major streaming service is coming to New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/a-new-major-streaming-service-is-coming-to-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about A new major streaming service is coming to New Zealand">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our liveblog above. The storm that caused widespread flooding and wind damage in the North Island has moved south, with Banks Peninsula to bear the brunt. A Local State of Emergency has been declared for Banks Peninsula. Christchurch’s Heathcote River has breached its banks. Part of SH75, the main road ... <a title="Live weather: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/live-weather-akaroa-on-banks-peninsula-will-remain-cut-off-overnight-due-to-flooding-slips/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A local said there had been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of a woman in Kaihu, Northland. Emergency services were called to the property on State Highway 12 at 11.25am on Tuesday. Upon arrival, police found a ... <a title="Multiple complaints before woman mauled to death by dogs at house in Kaihu, Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/multiple-complaints-before-woman-mauled-to-death-by-dogs-at-house-in-kaihu-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Multiple complaints before woman mauled to death by dogs at house in Kaihu, Northland">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand What the gold coins and silver bars look like. Police / supplied Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a “high-value burglary” in West Auckland. A “significant amount of silver and gold” was stolen from a home in Swanson sometime between 14 and 27 January, including one-ounce (28.3g) gold coins ... <a title="Gold coins and silver bars stolen from West Auckland home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/gold-coins-and-silver-bars-stolen-from-west-auckland-home/" aria-label="Read more about Gold coins and silver bars stolen from West Auckland home">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission has suggested a toll as high as $9, a figure the Transport Minister says would be a “big decision” ... <a title="Government considers $9 Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/government-considers-9-auckland-harbour-bridge-toll-to-help-pay-for-second-crossing/" aria-label="Read more about Government considers $9 Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing">Read more</a>
