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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea, of the 1st NZSAS Regiment, died in a training accident in South Auckland in 2019. Defence Force / Supplied Army training rules have been tightened since the death of special forces soldier Nicholas Kahotea, the man in charge of training says. Kahotea fell several storeys while training ... <a title="SAS rules ‘tightened’ since death of soldier Nicholas Kahotea in training accident" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/sas-rules-tightened-since-death-of-soldier-nicholas-kahotea-in-training-accident/" aria-label="Read more about SAS rules ‘tightened’ since death of soldier Nicholas Kahotea in training accident">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Black believes it’s time for a Pacific Islander to take the reins as New Zealand coach. In 2024, players with Pacific Island heritage made up 14 of the 32-man All Blacks squad, with Christian Lio-Willie, Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du’Plessis Kirifi earning caps in 2025. Star Moana Pasifika signing ... <a title="Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/is-it-time-for-the-all-blacks-to-have-a-pasifika-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The independent review will look at the Reserve Bank’s response to the pandemic. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A review into the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March. The Finance Minister says the delay was due to how long it took ... <a title="Reserve Bank review set for completion in September, originally due to be done by March" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/reserve-bank-review-set-for-completion-in-september-originally-due-to-be-done-by-march/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank review set for completion in September, originally due to be done by March">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justine Poplin, Teaching Associate, Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University Warner Bros, Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NC The Chinese Year of the Fire Horse has a new, unexpected mascot: Draco Malfoy. Associating the Harry Potter antagonist with China’s Year of the Fire Horse might seem odd or ... <a title="Who is the new face of China’s Year of the Fire Horse? Draco Malfoy, of course" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/who-is-the-new-face-of-chinas-year-of-the-fire-horse-draco-malfoy-of-course-275443/" aria-label="Read more about Who is the new face of China’s Year of the Fire Horse? Draco Malfoy, of course">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Regenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for their sustainable wool clip, thanks to a new industry deal. Wools of New Zealand signed a new contract to supply American-owned company Keraplast, based in Ōtautahi, with hundreds of tonnes of strong wool over the next five ... <a title="New deal paying above market price for regenerative sheep farmers’ wool" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/new-deal-paying-above-market-price-for-regenerative-sheep-farmers-wool/" aria-label="Read more about New deal paying above market price for regenerative sheep farmers’ wool">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaking at Waitangi Treaty Grounds last week. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum on the Māori seats this year, with the party saying the time had come for a decision on their future. Te Pāti Māori said ... <a title="New Zealand First to campaign on Māori seats referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/new-zealand-first-to-campaign-on-maori-seats-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand First to campaign on Māori seats referendum">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police found the Nissan X-Trail in the Mahurangi River. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED The car of a man who was swept away in the Mahurangi River north of Auckland last month has been found. Tekanimaeu Arobati disappeared during severe weather on 21 January. The 47-year-old’s body was found three days later ... <a title="Car of Tekanimaeu Arobati, swept away in Mahurangi River, found" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/car-of-tekanimaeu-arobati-swept-away-in-mahurangi-river-found/" aria-label="Read more about Car of Tekanimaeu Arobati, swept away in Mahurangi River, found">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 12, 2026.
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Police are appealing for anyone with information regarding a former priest convicted of historical sexual offending to come forward. It comes after RNZ was approached by former pupils of St Patrick’s Silverstream with concerns about former priest ... <a title="Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/police-want-to-hear-from-anyone-with-information-about-disgraced-ex-priest/" aria-label="Read more about Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong joyce huis/Unsplash When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age. It’s linked to the decline in eggs (ova) and fertility as females age. ... <a title="Yes, men have a biological clock too. But it’s not just age that affects male fertility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/yes-men-have-a-biological-clock-too-but-its-not-just-age-that-affects-male-fertility-268298/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, men have a biological clock too. But it’s not just age that affects male fertility">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dorina Pojani, Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Queensland A “health emergency”. A “total menace”. “Take them away and crush them”. E-bikes are in the news for all the wrong reasons. A spate of deaths and injuries linked to e-bike crashes have led to widespread ... <a title="That e-bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike – and the risks are real" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/that-e-bike-you-bought-your-teen-might-be-an-illegal-electric-motorbike-and-the-risks-are-real-275427/" aria-label="Read more about That e-bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike – and the risks are real">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Retired judge Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review which was previously signalled by Tauranga City Council. RNZ A retired judge has been appointed to lead an external review into the events leading up to the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide. The review, previously signalled by Tauranga City Council, ... <a title="Mt Maunganui landslide: Retired judge Paul Davison, KC appointed to lead external review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/mt-maunganui-landslide-retired-judge-paul-davison-kc-appointed-to-lead-external-review/" aria-label="Read more about Mt Maunganui landslide: Retired judge Paul Davison, KC appointed to lead external review">Read more</a>
