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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Main Road had reopened to one lane, but motorists were warned of significant delays. Facebook / Christchurch City Council Firefighters have copped abuse by motorists frustrated by the closure of the main road between Christchurch and Sumner, Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade says. Main Road and the adjacent footpath closed near Shag ... <a title="Firefighters abused by motorists after road closure between Christchurch and Sumner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/firefighters-abused-by-motorists-after-road-closure-between-christchurch-and-sumner/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters abused by motorists after road closure between Christchurch and Sumner">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The adult pūteketeke didn’t see the danger as they don’t perceive ducks as a threat, DOC says. Supplied / Department of Conservation Three murderous mallards have been euthanised after preying on pūteketeke chicks in Canterbury’s Mackenzie basin. Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers were shocked when a person sent in photos of ... <a title="Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native pūteketeke chicks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/ducks-euthanised-after-found-hunting-and-killing-native-puteketeke-chicks/" aria-label="Read more about Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native pūteketeke chicks">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lyttelton Port Company has delivered record earnings and profit in the first half of its financial year, thanks to strong growth in bulk imports and exports. Total revenue was $108.5 million for the six months ending 31 December, an increase of 7.6 percent on the same period ... <a title="Lyttelton Port posts record half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/lyttelton-port-posts-record-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Lyttelton Port posts record half-year profit">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED The state of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti has been extended following extreme weather two weeks ago. The declaration on 21 January came as heavy rain and severe flooding swept across the North Island, battering communities on the East Coast. Tairāwhiti Civil Defence said the state of emergency had been extended ... <a title="State of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti extended" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/state-of-emergency-in-tai-rawhiti-extended/" aria-label="Read more about State of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti extended">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash in the Wellington suburb of Miramar occurred in a private driveway. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police say one person died after a crash on a driveway in the Wellington suburb of Miramar. The crash which involved a car and a pedestrian happened in a private driveway on Mapuia Road ... <a title="Person dies after crash in Wellington driveway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/person-dies-after-crash-in-wellington-driveway/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies after crash in Wellington driveway">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins says the latest unemployment figures are an indictment on the coalition. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Labour Party says the government is in denial about the damage it has done to New Zealand’s economy, after the latest job market figures. Unemployment has risen to its highest level in more ... <a title="Labour lambasts coalition over job figures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/labour-lambasts-coalition-over-job-figures/" aria-label="Read more about Labour lambasts coalition over job figures">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A person has been seriously injured after a car crash in Springston in Canterbury on Wednesday. Police were notified of the crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, around 3.30pm. Initial indicators were that the pedestrian had received serious injuries, police said. Leeston Road was closed and diversions were in ... <a title="Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Canterbury’s Springston" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/pedestrian-seriously-injured-after-car-crash-in-canterburys-springston/" aria-label="Read more about Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Canterbury’s Springston">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meaghan O’Donnell, Professor and Head, Research, Phoenix Australia, Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, The University of Melbourne In their day-to-day work, first responders – including police, firefighters, paramedics and lifesavers – often witness terrible things happening to other people, and may be in danger themselves. For some ... <a title="Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/firefighters-face-repeat-trauma-we-learned-how-to-reduce-their-risk-of-ptsd-269283/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 4, 2026.
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The hīkoi makes its way through Kerikeri on Wednesday morning. Supplied / Kishea Pihema-Wilson Teenagers taking part in a hīkoi from Cape Rēinga to the Treaty Grounds this week say they’re standing up for future generations and sending a message to the government about honouring Te Tiriti. About 60 people, many ... <a title="‘Loud and proud’ teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/loud-and-proud-teens-descend-on-treaty-grounds-as-part-of-six-day-hikoi/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Loud and proud’ teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Recent storms which have resulted in blocked roads have stopped beekeepers from getting to their hives. 123RF Beekeepers blocked from getting to their hives mid-harvest due to roads closed by recent storms, are expecting a lighter and later honey harvest this year. Storms across the upper North Island in mid-January caused ... <a title="Low honey harvest expected as North Island beekeepers grapple with storm effects" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/low-honey-harvest-expected-as-north-island-beekeepers-grapple-with-storm-effects/" aria-label="Read more about Low honey harvest expected as North Island beekeepers grapple with storm effects">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanah Boyd of the New Zealand Warriors. Brett Phibbs/www.photosport.nz The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has decided not to proceed with a proposed kick-off rule change but fans will notice other on-field rule changes for the 2026 NRL season. The ARLC confirmed rule changes on Wednesday following a consultation process with ... <a title="Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/rugby-league-proposed-kick-off-rule-change-a-no-go-for-nrl-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026">Read more</a>
