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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nitrous oxide is used recreationally for a high that can cause serious side effects. File photo. AFP / BENJAMIN POLGE The mother of a man who still has nerve damage more than a year after huffing nitrous oxide – and is no longer unable to work in construction – wants tougher ... <a title="‘His legs were like jelly’ – man hospitalised for huffing nangs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/his-legs-were-like-jelly-man-hospitalised-for-huffing-nangs/" aria-label="Read more about ‘His legs were like jelly’ – man hospitalised for huffing nangs">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Thaler is seeking a patent for a new type of food container. RNZ An American computer scientist wants New Zealand’s courts to decide whether AI can legally be an inventor in a global test case next week. Stephen Thaler is seeking a patent for a new type of food container. ... <a title="Can artificial intelligence legally be an inventor?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/can-artificial-intelligence-legally-be-an-inventor/" aria-label="Read more about Can artificial intelligence legally be an inventor?">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island. Powerco said about 23,000 properties across its network have lost connections and in the Wellington region, about 10,000 have their connections cut. Manawatū-Whanganui has been hit badly, and ... <a title="Live weather: Wellington residents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ ahead of high tide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/live-weather-wellington-residents-urged-to-stay-vigilant-ahead-of-high-tide/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: Wellington residents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ ahead of high tide">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Emily Yassaie said dog attack injuries are very common and a review into animal control laws is needed. 123RF A Wellington plastic surgeon is patching up dog attack victims on a weekly basis, with some injuries so severe they are life changing. Dr Emily Yassaie has already treated two dog ... <a title="Wellington plastic surgeon treating dog attack victims almost every week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/wellington-plastic-surgeon-treating-dog-attack-victims-almost-every-week/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington plastic surgeon treating dog attack victims almost every week">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is accused of murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Animosity between two men led to one of them being murdered and dismembered, a Christchurch High Court jury has heard. Michael Scott Rodger, 46, is accused of murdering Richard Leman, 41, whose body was found in the boot ... <a title="Fatal shooting after argument in Christchurch home, court told" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/fatal-shooting-after-argument-in-christchurch-home-court-told/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal shooting after argument in Christchurch home, court told">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trucks stopped in Taihape. Supplied Cars stranded by a slip in rural Taihape are now free after a local farmer cleared a path through the slip with his tractor. About 20 cars were stuck for several hours between a flood and a slip in the remote area of Turakina Valley Road ... <a title="Weather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/weather-local-farmers-clear-mudslide-which-trapped-20-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehicles">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A creek burst in banks on Lake Ferry Road south of Martinborough, Wairarapa. RNZ/Mary Argue Residents in South Wairarapa are turning to one another in the face of “unprecedented” flooding that triggered several evacuations overnight. The stormy weather lashing the region has caused rivers to burst their banks, inundating roads and ... <a title="South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/south-wairarapa-residents-coming-together-during-floods/" aria-label="Read more about South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Intermittent fasting has become a popular phrase in dieting, promising to boost metabolism, shed body fat, and even help reduce the risk of diabetes, hypertension and obesity. From the 5:2 diet to the eight-hour feeding window, it has become a hot topic for researchers to study and internet personalities to promote. ... <a title="Benefits of intermittent fasting ‘fail to match the hype’, major review finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/benefits-of-intermittent-fasting-fail-to-match-the-hype-major-review-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Benefits of intermittent fasting ‘fail to match the hype’, major review finds">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There have been three clear days of samples from the Rawhiti supply zone. File photo. 123rf The boil water notice affecting thousands of households in eastern Christchurch east has been lifted. Christchurch City Council has had three clear days of samples from the Rawhiti supply zone, so people in New Brighton, ... <a title="Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/boil-water-notice-lifted-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 16, 2026.
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ōtorohanga on Sunday 15 February. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Stormy weather has cut power to dairy sheds, brought down trees, shelter belts and wiped out vegetable and arable crops. Ōtorohanga was one of five districts still under a state of emergency following the heavy rain and strong gusts over the weekend. Michael Woodward, ... <a title="Fences taken out, crop destroyed: Rain, wind hammers North Island farmers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/fences-taken-out-crop-destroyed-rain-wind-hammers-north-island-farmers/" aria-label="Read more about Fences taken out, crop destroyed: Rain, wind hammers North Island farmers">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency says crews from Taihape are responding. RNZ / Nate McKinnon About 20 cars remain stranded by a slip in remote rural Taihape, with a Defence Force helicopter the only way to see how they are faring. It may also be the only way to rescue them. Rangitikei mayor ... <a title="Weather: 20 vehicles stuck after mudslide in Taihape, defence force helicopter assessing situation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/weather-20-vehicles-stuck-after-mudslide-in-taihape-defence-force-helicopter-assessing-situation/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: 20 vehicles stuck after mudslide in Taihape, defence force helicopter assessing situation">Read more</a>
