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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>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The broken pipe sent water rushing down the street and lifted manholes. Streets in the Lower Hutt suburb of Stokes Valley have become rivers after a watermain breakage. The pipe broke underneath Kamahi Street sending thousands of litres of water onto the road. It has ripped up the route, lifted manholes ... <a title="Watermain breakage leaves Lower Hutt streets flooded" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/watermain-breakage-leaves-lower-hutt-streets-flooded/" aria-label="Read more about Watermain breakage leaves Lower Hutt streets flooded">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Adam Pompey leads a Māori cultural performance in the build-up to the Māori v Indigenous All Stars Rugby League match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills “Culture is the winner at the end of the day.” That’s how Indigenous Men’s captain Nicho Hynes summed up this year’s NRL All Stars clash ... <a title="‘Culture is the winner’: All Stars clash proves it’s more than just a game" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/culture-is-the-winner-all-stars-clash-proves-its-more-than-just-a-game/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Culture is the winner’: All Stars clash proves it’s more than just a game">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There were six campers at the Herbertville Campground when it was evacuated. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Campers and some residents of the tiny coastal settlement of Herbertville rushed to the community hall in the early hours of this morning after the Wainui River burst its banks. The evacuation came three years ... <a title="Campers evacuate overnight after Wainui River burst its banks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/campers-evacuate-overnight-after-wainui-river-burst-its-banks/" aria-label="Read more about Campers evacuate overnight after Wainui River burst its banks">Read more</a>
