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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moa Point Wastewater Plant RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water estimates around 3 million litres of untreated, unscreened wastewater has been discharged into the sea in the last 24 hours. On 4 February the Moa Point Wastewater Plant failed, sending millions of litres of raw sewage into Cook Strait every day. ... <a title="Moa Point: 3 million litres of untreated wastewater released in 24 hours" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/moa-point-3-million-litres-of-untreated-wastewater-released-in-24-hours/" aria-label="Read more about Moa Point: 3 million litres of untreated wastewater released in 24 hours">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 17, 2026.
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February 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerry Brown, Professor of Employment and Industry, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University A recent case before the Fair Work Commission has revealed the limits of being able to work a second job when you are employed full time. An employee was sacked for holding ... <a title="A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/a-worker-was-sacked-over-his-side-hustle-here-are-5-tips-for-employees-with-second-gigs-275813/" aria-label="Read more about A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
RNZ Pacific The Indonesian government has dismissed a claim that its military has been bombing villages in West Papua. The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) claims a makeshift refugee camp in Puncak regency was bombed, and that many villagers have been displaced. ULMWP president Benny Wenda said the Air Force had “relentlessly attacked ... <a title="Confusion over West Papua bombing, displacement claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/confusion-over-west-papua-bombing-displacement-claims/" aria-label="Read more about Confusion over West Papua bombing, displacement claims">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Rural contractors say new road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines. To operate tractors or heavy machinery like harvesters on roads, drivers must get a permit. But the rules are “outdated” and not keeping up with ... <a title="Farmers want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/farmers-want-the-government-to-hurry-up-with-new-road-rules-for-agricultural-machinery/" aria-label="Read more about Farmers want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Black Sox will fight for their eighth title at the WBSC Mens Softball World Cup. WBSC For a sport that rarely commands the national spotlight, the New Zealand Black Sox say being recognised on one of the biggest sporting nights in Aotearoa is a huge moment, not just ... <a title="Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/black-sox-say-halberg-recognition-a-boost-for-softball-and-next-generation/" aria-label="Read more about Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rangitikei Mayor Andy Watson. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham The Rangitikei mayor wants people to stop taking “disaster sightseeing” trips into the back country because they are getting in the way of contractors doing their jobs. “Sections of Marton and Taihape are also without electricity, and people should prepare to be without ... <a title="‘Disaster sightseeing’ getting in way of contractors, mayor of storm-hit Rangitikei says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/disaster-sightseeing-getting-in-way-of-contractors-mayor-of-storm-hit-rangitikei-says/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Disaster sightseeing’ getting in way of contractors, mayor of storm-hit Rangitikei says">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our live blog for updates above. A person has been killed by dogs at a property in Kaihu, Northland. Emergency services were called to the property on State Highway 12 at 11.25am. Upon arrival, police found a dead person. Kaipara District Council’s animal management team confirmed they are responding to ... <a title="Person killed by dogs in Kaihu, Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/person-killed-by-dogs-in-kaihu-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Person killed by dogs in Kaihu, Northland">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sarah Lyne says she returned home to find rooms in her Kingston flat open to the elements after Sunday night’s wild weather. Supplied A Wellington woman says she returned home to find rooms in her Kingston flat open to the elements after Sunday night’s wild weather. People in the lower North ... <a title="‘Roof tiles absolutely everywhere’: Wellingtonians confront damage after storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/roof-tiles-absolutely-everywhere-wellingtonians-confront-damage-after-storm/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Roof tiles absolutely everywhere’: Wellingtonians confront damage after storm">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Tetiana Bykovets You weren’t imagining it – Valentine’s Day chocolate probably was more expensive this year. Stats NZ data shows food prices up 4.6 percent in the year to January, after a 4 percent increase in the 12 months to December. Grocery prices were up 4 percent. Sirloin steak ... <a title="Are $7 blocks now normal? What’s going on with the price of chocolate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/are-7-blocks-now-normal-whats-going-on-with-the-price-of-chocolate/" aria-label="Read more about Are $7 blocks now normal? What’s going on with the price of chocolate">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of Auckland traffic in 2023. RNZ / Lucy Xia Is traffic already worse than normal or are Aucklanders just dealing with the usual shock of congestion as everyone returns to work and school? The spike in Auckland traffic congestion is known as ‘March Madness’, but travel times are ... <a title="Is ‘March Madness’ already hitting Auckland commuters?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/is-march-madness-already-hitting-auckland-commuters/" aria-label="Read more about Is ‘March Madness’ already hitting Auckland commuters?">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our live blog for updates above. RNZ understands a person has been killed by dogs in Northland. St John confirmed an ambulance and helicopter were called to the scene around 11.22 this morning. They referred further queries to police. The incident comes amid growing calls for an overhaul of dog ... <a title="Person killed by dogs in Kaihu, Northland, RNZ understands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/person-killed-by-dogs-in-kaihu-northland-rnz-understands/" aria-label="Read more about Person killed by dogs in Kaihu, Northland, RNZ understands">Read more</a>
