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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour criticised the airline, saying it should go back to the basics. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. The airline ... <a title="Deputy PM David Seymour renews call to sell govt shares after Air NZ’s big half-year loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/deputy-pm-david-seymour-renews-call-to-sell-govt-shares-after-air-nzs-big-half-year-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Deputy PM David Seymour renews call to sell govt shares after Air NZ’s big half-year loss">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced travel bans on members of the Iranian regime involved in the violent suppression of protests. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Foreign Minister is warning New Zealanders to get out of Iran, adding that the advice to not travel there has been long-standing. Tensions have been increasing ... <a title="New Zealanders in Iran urged to leave as tensions rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/new-zealanders-in-iran-urged-to-leave-as-tensions-rise/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders in Iran urged to leave as tensions rise">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police arrested two women and a man. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Three people have been arrested after a shooting in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday that a man had arrived at Waikato Hospital with a gunshot wound. Officers went to the address ... <a title="Three arrested after shooting in Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/three-arrested-after-shooting-in-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about Three arrested after shooting in Waikato">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One in seven children are living in hardship in the latest recorded year, according to new data from Stats New Zealand. The national statistics agency released the data for the year between July 2024 and June 2025 on Wednesday morning. Around 17,900 households were interviewed for the research. The number of ... <a title="One in seven New Zealand children living in hardship, new data shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/one-in-seven-new-zealand-children-living-in-hardship-new-data-shows/" aria-label="Read more about One in seven New Zealand children living in hardship, new data shows">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gill Bonnett The significance of changes to United Kingdom entry requirements has only just been realised, a British travel correspondent says. Late last year, the British government announced anyone classed as a British citizen would soon need a valid UK passport to enter the country, or have to get a $1300 ... <a title="Significance of UK border change only just being realised – travel correspondent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/significance-of-uk-border-change-only-just-being-realised-travel-correspondent/" aria-label="Read more about Significance of UK border change only just being realised – travel correspondent">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National Rugby League players Spencer Leniu (3rd L), Billy Walters (5th L), Aaron Woods (C) and Campbell Graham (3rd R) pose with Las Vegas showgirls, an Elvis impersonator and Fijian warriors. Vegas Promo Tour at Allegiant Stadium on December 12, 2023. David Becker The National Rugby League competition kicks off on ... <a title="NRL kicks off in Vegas this weekend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/nrl-kicks-off-in-vegas-this-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about NRL kicks off in Vegas this weekend">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tall Blacks and Australian NBL players like Reuben Te Rangi will be looking for different contracts in the off-season. www.photosport.nz The winless Tall Blacks hit the road this week faced with the duel challenge of qualification for next year’s Fiba World Cup hanging in the balance and players leaving camp early ... <a title="‘Lot of urgency’ for Tall Blacks ahead of Fiba World Cup qualifying games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/lot-of-urgency-for-tall-blacks-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-qualifying-games/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Lot of urgency’ for Tall Blacks ahead of Fiba World Cup qualifying games">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bernice Louise Marychurch was described as a loving, beautiful and devoted mother. (File photo) Facebook Content warning: This story contains graphic violence, which some readers may find upsetting How a random and deadly stabbing on a bus began with a search for methamphetamine has been revealed in court documents. Bernice Louise ... <a title="Woman murdered in random attack on an Auckland bus was stabbed roughly 20 times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/woman-murdered-in-random-attack-on-an-auckland-bus-was-stabbed-roughly-20-times/" aria-label="Read more about Woman murdered in random attack on an Auckland bus was stabbed roughly 20 times">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Sky TV has made a strong first-half profit and is on track to pay shareholders a full year dividend of at least 30 cents a share. While it expects trading conditions to remain challenging, Sky TV chief executive Sophie Moloney said earnings growth would continue into the ... <a title="Sky TV trumpets major turnaround with $52.4m half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/sky-tv-trumpets-major-turnaround-with-52-4m-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Sky TV trumpets major turnaround with $52.4m half-year profit">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prediction markets are where punters wager money on the possibility of future events – but New Zealand is declaring some of them illegal. Andrey Popov / 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has cracked down on two hugely popular online prediction markets, declaring them illegal here. The Polymarket and Kalshi platforms are ... <a title="Why betting on top online prediction markets is now illegal in New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/why-betting-on-top-online-prediction-markets-is-now-illegal-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Why betting on top online prediction markets is now illegal in New Zealand">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Air New Zealand said the result was driven by disruption due to grounded aircraft. (File photo) AFP/ William West Air New Zealand has slumped to a half-year loss as it continues to face severe disruption due to grounded aircraft, with challenges likely to continue in the short-term. The airline posted a ... <a title="Air New Zealand swings to half-year loss amid severe fleet disruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/air-new-zealand-swings-to-half-year-loss-amid-severe-fleet-disruption/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand swings to half-year loss amid severe fleet disruption">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Beau Greaves, in action during the 2026 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London. SHANE HEALEY There has been history made in the darts world on Wednesday (UK time), with English player Beau Greaves becoming the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour. The 22-year-old achieved ... <a title="Darts: Beau Greaves becomes first woman to throw a perfect leg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/26/darts-beau-greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-throw-a-perfect-leg/" aria-label="Read more about Darts: Beau Greaves becomes first woman to throw a perfect leg">Read more</a>
