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February 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Lawrence, Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University If you’ve ever read a food label and come away feeling more confused, you’re not alone. Since 2014, Australian shoppers have relied on the Health Star Rating scheme to help them choose ... <a title="Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/australias-food-labelling-system-isnt-working-heres-how-we-can-fix-it-275673/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Naoise McDonagh, Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing what are increasingly called “economic security agreements”. This means the international trading system ... <a title="As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/as-world-trade-shifts-to-invitation-only-clubs-australia-is-facing-tough-choices-275438/" aria-label="Read more about As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Huw Griffiths, Associate Professor of English Literature, University of Sydney Neil Bennett/Sydney Theatre Company Larry Kramer – writer, playwright, activist, and author of the 1985 play The Normal Heart – has been a polarising figure in queer politics. On the one hand, his activist energy in the ... <a title="The Normal Heart: the early years of the fight against AIDS in an articulate, but fierce, cry of anger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/the-normal-heart-the-early-years-of-the-fight-against-aids-in-an-articulate-but-fierce-cry-of-anger-273571/" aria-label="Read more about The Normal Heart: the early years of the fight against AIDS in an articulate, but fierce, cry of anger">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katie Barclay, ARC Future Fellow and Professor in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University Wikimedia You’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the perfect nightcap. But have you planned the kiss? I’m a historian and author of The Kiss: A History of ... <a title="What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/what-makes-the-perfect-passionate-kiss-5-tips-from-history-275225/" aria-label="Read more about What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Timoci Tavatavanawai. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Super Rugby Pacific opens with a southern clash under the roof, with the banged up Highlanders taking on the defending champion Crusaders. Kick-off is at 7:05pm NZT. Follow all the action with RNZ’s live blog: Team lists Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders live updates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-v-crusaders-live-updates/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders live updates">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in November burnt through almost 3000 hectares of the Tongariro National Park Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts Waimarino business owners work through tough summer after November fire Many hope for decent winter snow dump to boost coffers DOC says burned area rejuvenating. In early November, a wall of smoke loomed ... <a title="Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/businesses-face-hard-times-in-months-following-tongariro-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior feline attendant Michaela Foggin’s job involves caring, feeding, cleaning, medicating and giving love and attention to the cats during the day. RNZ / Amy Williams Saturday is Caturday at a south Auckland animal shelter, where a bumper crop of kittens are in desperate need of forever homes. The SPCA has ... <a title="More than 30 kittens available for adoption at south Auckland animal shelter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/more-than-30-kittens-available-for-adoption-at-south-auckland-animal-shelter/" aria-label="Read more about More than 30 kittens available for adoption at south Auckland animal shelter">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Denmark in action at Australian SailGP in Sydney 2025. Felix Diemer for SailGP SailGP’s fastest may just have found even more speed. Rockwool Denmark have never won the professional sailing league, but have the distinction of clocking the fastest-ever speed in the F50 boat, when they reached 103.93km/h at Sassnitz, Germany, ... <a title="American Magic team with Denmark SailGP, as fastest get faster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/american-magic-team-with-denmark-sailgp-as-fastest-get-faster/" aria-label="Read more about American Magic team with Denmark SailGP, as fastest get faster">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cody Vai was signed straight out of school to travel the World Sevens circuit as an 18-year-old. PhotoSport NZ Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Cody Vai doesn’t take the slow road. The Auckland flyer was signed straight out of school ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Cody Vai set to fly for the Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/super-rugby-pacific-cody-vai-set-to-fly-for-the-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Cody Vai set to fly for the Blues">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Has your social media feed been populated by amusing caricatures of your friends and whānau this week? As fun as these images may seem, their creation has raised questions around privacy and what is being done with personal information shared with AI software. What is this trend? People upload an image ... <a title="What’s with the AI caricatures taking over social media feeds?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/whats-with-the-ai-caricatures-taking-over-social-media-feeds/" aria-label="Read more about What’s with the AI caricatures taking over social media feeds?">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fifty-one people were killed in two attacks on mosques in Christchurch in 2019. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon The Christchurch terrorist made almost 700 complaints about life behind bars but his claims of torturous prison conditions are exaggerated, a court has heard. Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant made the 686 complaints from ... <a title="Christchurch terrorist made almost 700 complaints about life in prison" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/christchurch-terrorist-made-almost-700-complaints-about-life-in-prison/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch terrorist made almost 700 complaints about life in prison">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand District Court Judge Ema Aitken (centre) at the Judicial Conduct Panel on Monday. Finn Blackwell / RNZ A district court judge described as one of the best on the bench, has had her behaviour scrutinised by a Judicial Conduct Panel this week. Judge Ema Aitken is before the panel accused of ... <a title="District court judges give evidence at conduct hearing for fellow judge Ema Aitken" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/district-court-judges-give-evidence-at-conduct-hearing-for-fellow-judge-ema-aitken/" aria-label="Read more about District court judges give evidence at conduct hearing for fellow judge Ema Aitken">Read more</a>
