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February 25, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kath Albury, Professor of Media and Communication and Associate Investigator, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making + Society, Swinburne University of Technology Gay and bisexual people in Australia are being targeted in violent attacks facilitated through dating and social media apps. A recent investigation by the ... <a title="Dating apps are facilitating LGBTQ+ hate crimes. How can users stay safe?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/dating-apps-are-facilitating-lgbtq-hate-crimes-how-can-users-stay-safe-276862/" aria-label="Read more about Dating apps are facilitating LGBTQ+ hate crimes. How can users stay safe?">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ann McCormack, Conjoint Associate Professor in Endocrinology, UNSW Sydney You may have noticed a plethora of reels and posts on social media claiming cortisol “spikes” are harmful. Some warn against drinking coffee on an empty stomach or even doing certain exercises lest they “spike” your cortisol levels. ... <a title="Cortisol ‘spikes’ are normal, so when is cortisol a real problem?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/cortisol-spikes-are-normal-so-when-is-cortisol-a-real-problem-267006/" aria-label="Read more about Cortisol ‘spikes’ are normal, so when is cortisol a real problem?">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Arup George, Research Manager, UNSW Sydney India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security: “Pax Silica”. Officials from both countries signed the Pax Silica declaration on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi last week. ... <a title="Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/why-india-joining-the-us-alliance-on-ai-tech-is-an-opportunity-for-australia-274115/" aria-label="Read more about Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work ... <a title="MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/medimap-hack-pharmacists-implement-manual-system-to-maintain-safe-care-levels/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Brumbies and Waratahs both sit above the kiwi sides after two rounds of Super Rugby. Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz After two rounds, the Aussies lead the pack. The Brumbies and Waratahs are setting the pace with New Zealand-based sides occupying spots three to eight. The lowest placed of those six ... <a title="Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/super-rugby-preview-australia-top-the-table-a-century-for-dalton-papalii-rematch-of-25-final/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work ... <a title="MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/medimap-hack-pharmacists-implement-manuel-system-to-maintain-safe-care-levels/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties. Fire and Emergency says it was called to a large grassfire that was threatening structures in the Springvale area near Clyde before 3.30pm. The fire was 400 metres by 400 ... <a title="Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/homes-evacuated-in-central-otago-as-fire-threatens-properties/" aria-label="Read more about Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A university researcher who tracks the amount of ultra-processed products and ingredients coming into New Zealand is calling for stronger regulations around marketing, especially to children. Ultra-processed foods are not just junk food, but anything full of chemical based preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats, and artificial ... <a title="Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/ultra-processed-food-marketing-needs-tougher-regulations-researcher/" aria-label="Read more about Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Micah Goldwater, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney As kids, many of us are told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll catch a cold. And as adults, we might spend an extra few minutes drying our hair before stepping ... <a title="I’m educated and a fan of science. So why do I follow superstitions?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/im-educated-and-a-fan-of-science-so-why-do-i-follow-superstitions-276398/" aria-label="Read more about I’m educated and a fan of science. So why do I follow superstitions?">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A sudden increase in wind speed caused the Black Foils to lose control of their boat moments before their high-speed crash with Team France in this month’s SailGP regatta in Auckland, an investigation has found. The horrifying crash, which unfolded just 15 seconds after the start of the third race on ... <a title="How a wind gust triggered high-speed Auckland SailGP crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/how-a-wind-gust-triggered-high-speed-auckland-sailgp-crash/" aria-label="Read more about How a wind gust triggered high-speed Auckland SailGP crash">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The vehicle of interest in the Sharlene Smith investigation. Supplied / NZ Police Police investigating the death of a grandmother whose body was found at a Hawke’s Bay worksite earlier this month have identified a likely route taken by a vehicle of interest. Police have issued a fresh appeal for help ... <a title="Sharlene Smith homicide: Vehicle of interest identified" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/sharlene-smith-homicide-vehicle-of-interest-identified/" aria-label="Read more about Sharlene Smith homicide: Vehicle of interest identified">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of up to seven percent this year, mostly due to lines and transmission charges. The country’s biggest power generator returned to profitability in the half-year ended December, posting a bottom-line profit of $227 million, compared ... <a title="Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/meridian-warns-households-could-face-power-bill-increases-up-to-seven-percent/" aria-label="Read more about Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent">Read more</a>
