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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A study aims to investigate the most affordable and effective ways of restoring native habitats across the lowlands of the Motueka (pictured), Moutere and Riuwaka rivers. RNZ/Tess Brunton A study of river catchments in the Tasman District aims to make native restoration easier for landowners, while also working to protect communities ... <a title="Tasman District river catchments study aims to protect communities during extreme weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/tasman-district-river-catchments-study-aims-to-protect-communities-during-extreme-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Tasman District river catchments study aims to protect communities during extreme weather">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Local riders said up to 265km of trails made the capital a world-class riding destination worth celebrating. They said riders in the capital ... <a title="Wellington Mountain Bike festival: 3 days of riding, racing and socialising" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/wellington-mountain-bike-festival-3-days-of-riding-racing-and-socialising/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Mountain Bike festival: 3 days of riding, racing and socialising">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson. FLORENT GOODEN / PHOTOSPORT Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that it was team advisor Helmut Marko that made the decision to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda early in the 2025 Formula 1 season. After a difficult start to the 2025 season, the New Zealand driver ... <a title="Horner blames Marko for Liam Lawson’s demotion from Red Bull" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/horner-blames-marko-for-liam-lawsons-demotion-from-red-bull/" aria-label="Read more about Horner blames Marko for Liam Lawson’s demotion from Red Bull">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of rough sleepers known to outreach teams has dropped in Auckland. Nick Monro The number of rough sleepers known to outreach teams has dropped in Auckland, but those on the front line are treating the figure with caution. Auckland Council’s latest tally shows the number of homeless people social ... <a title="Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops, advocates say true figure remains unknown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/number-of-auckland-rough-sleepers-drops-advocates-say-true-figure-remains-unknown/" aria-label="Read more about Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops, advocates say true figure remains unknown">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability. RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability so it can better respond to disease outbreaks. While counting sheep may put some to sleep – keeping track of the animals and ... <a title="MPI proposes new options to trace pigs and sheep for better disease response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/mpi-proposes-new-options-to-trace-pigs-and-sheep-for-better-disease-response/" aria-label="Read more about MPI proposes new options to trace pigs and sheep for better disease response">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash blocked lanes on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi pm Wednesday morning. (File photo). RNZ / Tom Kitchin A crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi, Canterbury, brought early morning traffic to a near-standstill. The Transport Agency said a crash shortly after 5am on the Kaiapoi River Bridge on Wednesday ... <a title="Crash blocks lanes on State Highway 1 at Kaiapoi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/crash-blocks-lanes-on-state-highway-1-at-kaiapoi/" aria-label="Read more about Crash blocks lanes on State Highway 1 at Kaiapoi">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Should we do couples counselling? Are we happy? Are we both pulling in the same direction? How can we get our spark back? These kinds of questions are normal in a society that places such importance on coupledom, despite there being no handbook or one-size-fits all approach. Many people seek out ... <a title="Will a couples therapist take sides? An expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/will-a-couples-therapist-take-sides-an-expert-explains/" aria-label="Read more about Will a couples therapist take sides? An expert explains">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. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A hack at a second healthcare portal is being labelled a concern and a worry by a cyber security consultant who also used to work at the National Cyber ... <a title="MediMap health portal hack ‘a wake-up call’, cyber security expert says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/medimap-health-portal-hack-a-wake-up-call-cyber-security-expert-says/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap health portal hack ‘a wake-up call’, cyber security expert says">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Lyall Bay businesses are excited by the prospect that beaches along the south coast in Wellington could soon reopen after being off-limits since ... <a title="Lyall Bay businesses excited at prospect of Wellington south coast beaches reopening" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/lyall-bay-businesses-excited-at-prospect-of-wellington-south-coast-beaches-reopening/" aria-label="Read more about Lyall Bay businesses excited at prospect of Wellington south coast beaches reopening">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are 42 people registered with individual real estate license who are aged over 83. RNZ If you picture a real estate salesperson, you probably don’t imagine someone living in a retirement village. But it might be more common than you think. Ray White general manager and licensee agent Antonia Baker ... <a title="Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s? Why salesforce has weathered market fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/fancy-being-a-real-estate-agent-in-your-80s-why-salesforce-has-weathered-market-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s? Why salesforce has weathered market fall">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Nick Monro Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces. The government said it was closing a compliance gap in the deportation system, while critics argued it was a step towards the immigration conditions that had allowed the ... <a title="Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/immigration-officers-to-get-increased-powers-to-ask-suspected-overstayers-for-identification/" aria-label="Read more about Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the most significant options was shifting electricity use away from peak times, the agencies wrote. File photo. RNZ / Russell Palmer The agencies governing energy use in New Zealand are urging lines companies are being urged to consider flexible pricing and other ‘non-network’ solutions instead of building more powerlines ... <a title="Power concerns: Lines companies urged to consider ‘non-network’ solutions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/power-concerns-lines-companies-urged-to-consider-non-network-solutions/" aria-label="Read more about Power concerns: Lines companies urged to consider ‘non-network’ solutions">Read more</a>
