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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The resident lives near Moa Point in Wellington. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone This story contains photos of the sewage-affected bathroom which may upset some readers. A Wellington resident living near Moa Point says sewage “exploded” out of his toilet on Thursday morning. Ed, a Miramar resident who doesn’t want his surname ... <a title="Wellington resident horrified after raw sewage ‘exploded’ from his toilet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/wellington-resident-horrified-after-raw-sewage-exploded-from-his-toilet/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington resident horrified after raw sewage ‘exploded’ from his toilet">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Insolvencies rise in fourth quarter, annual rate highest in 10 years Failures reflect companies weakened some time ago Signs of economic improvement too late for some companies Construction biggest insolvency group, broad hospitality second The number of companies going broke has surged to its highest level in 10 years as ... <a title="Old pressures to blame for number of companies going broke" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/old-pressures-to-blame-for-number-of-companies-going-broke/" aria-label="Read more about Old pressures to blame for number of companies going broke">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – A Northland woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws around animal control? Here’s where dangerous dog regulations stand in New Zealand, and what people are saying needs changing. Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was killed by dogs ... <a title="What dog control laws say about fatal attacks – and what people want to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/what-dog-control-laws-say-about-fatal-attacks-and-what-people-want-to-change/" aria-label="Read more about What dog control laws say about fatal attacks – and what people want to change">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges, who campaigned for an end to the policy, said he was hopeful this was a win for small and medium businesses. The Auckland Business Chamber is cautiously optimistic that government promises to ban paywave and credit surcharges from card payments appear to have stalled. ... <a title="Auckland Business Chamber optimistic govt’s surcharge ban efforts have stalled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/auckland-business-chamber-optimistic-govts-surcharge-ban-efforts-have-stalled/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Business Chamber optimistic govt’s surcharge ban efforts have stalled">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An unfinished apartment block on Manukau Rd in Auckland’s Epsom. MELANIE EARLEY / RNZ The company behind a half-finished apartment block in Auckland’s Epsom is in the process of being removed from the Companies Register – while a neighbour is still waiting to be paid $30,000. Work on the Epsom Central ... <a title="Owner of half-finished Auckland apartment project faces removal from Companies Register" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/owner-of-half-finished-auckland-apartment-project-faces-removal-from-companies-register/" aria-label="Read more about Owner of half-finished Auckland apartment project faces removal from Companies Register">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Canada’s Cassie Sharpe receives medical assistance after crashing during the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. 2026. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Auckland freeskier Mischa Thomas has qualified for the final of the halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. The 17 year old landed a score of 77.00 in her first ... <a title="Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/winter-olympics-kiwi-mischa-thomas-qualifies-for-halfpipe-final-as-rival-stretchered-off/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police remain at the scene (file image). RNZ/ Calvin Samuel An assault in Porirua, which placed nearby schools in lockdown, has left one person with moderate injuries. Police remain in the area – some armed. In a statement, Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins, said officers were called to Dido ... <a title="Armed police at scene after assault puts Porirua schools in lockdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/armed-police-at-scene-after-assault-puts-porirua-schools-in-lockdown/" aria-label="Read more about Armed police at scene after assault puts Porirua schools in lockdown">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand X/NZTA A crash on State Highway 2 between Wellington city and Petone is causing delays for motorists. The Transport Agency said the northbound lane is blocked just before the Petone off-ramp. There are reports of long queues. A police spokesperson said a truck hit the median barrier just before 8am on ... <a title="Major delays as crash blocks lane on SH2 in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/major-delays-as-crash-blocks-lane-on-sh2-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Major delays as crash blocks lane on SH2 in Wellington">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Celina McEwen, Senior Researcher in Sociology of Work, University of Technology Sydney Diversity programs are a favourite target of right-wing populists who claim they represent a radical left agenda that is politicising workplaces. Our research shows something quite different. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) isn’t failing because ... <a title="Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/diversity-programs-have-become-a-tick-the-box-exercise-they-need-to-become-more-political-not-less-276164/" aria-label="Read more about Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn Schofield, Professor and Associate Dean (Environment and Sustainability in Faculty of Science), The University of Melbourne Space junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns up on re-entry, a new study has found. Published today in the ... <a title="SpaceX rocket left behind a plume of chemical pollution as it burnt up in the atmosphere" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/spacex-rocket-left-behind-a-plume-of-chemical-pollution-as-it-burnt-up-in-the-atmosphere-276266/" aria-label="Read more about SpaceX rocket left behind a plume of chemical pollution as it burnt up in the atmosphere">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia. The report shows while fewer antibiotics are ... <a title="Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate, new report shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/almost-half-of-antibiotic-prescribing-for-surgery-is-inappropriate-new-report-shows-276156/" aria-label="Read more about Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate, new report shows">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milton Speer, Visiting Fellow, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves, bushfires, two major droughts and even flash flooding. While Australia has always had these disasters, ... <a title="Dramatic changes in upper atmosphere are responsible for recent droughts and bushfires: new research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/dramatic-changes-in-upper-atmosphere-are-responsible-for-recent-droughts-and-bushfires-new-research-275792/" aria-label="Read more about Dramatic changes in upper atmosphere are responsible for recent droughts and bushfires: new research">Read more</a>
