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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lawsuit alleges the companies deliberately designed the foods to be addictive, in full knowledge they make people sick. File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A US attorney who is suing some of the biggest food manufacturers is accusing them of deliberately designing products to be addictive – despite the harm ... <a title="‘Ultra-processed foods are making us sick’ – lawsuit against manufacturers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/ultra-processed-foods-are-making-us-sick-lawsuit-against-manufacturers/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Ultra-processed foods are making us sick’ – lawsuit against manufacturers">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minster Todd McClay says the government is “working through a process” with opposition parties. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed to ratify ... <a title="Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer – trade minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/political-support-for-nz-india-fta-getting-closer-trade-minister/" aria-label="Read more about Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer – trade minister">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Louise McCarthy was not happy when the council stopped mowing her berm but decided to turn it into a flowering meadow instead. Louise McCarthy A Horowhenua District Council cost-cutting decision has resulted in a local attraction. When the council stopped mowing residential berms to save money, it made Levin resident Louise ... <a title="Council cost cutting prompts Levin woman to turn berm into flower garden" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/council-cost-cutting-prompts-levin-woman-to-turn-berm-into-flower-garden/" aria-label="Read more about Council cost cutting prompts Levin woman to turn berm into flower garden">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eradicating the gold clams could cost up to $1.3 million, with no guarantee of success. File photo. NIWA Boating restrictions at Lake Rotomanu in New Plymouth are to remain while Taranaki Regional Council seeks partners to help fund an attempt to eradicate the invasive gold clam. Tuesday’s full council meeting weighed ... <a title="Cost of eliminating invasive clams from lake too much for council" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/cost-of-eliminating-invasive-clams-from-lake-too-much-for-council/" aria-label="Read more about Cost of eliminating invasive clams from lake too much for council">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Genesis Energy Genesis Energy cannot guarantee its customers won’t receive further price increases this year. It comes as customers are told their electricity prices will increase at the end of March. The company has also just revealed a massive bump in profit. On Monday, Genesis said its half-year net ... <a title="Genesis Energy a ‘fair proposition’ despite some customers bills increasing by 30%" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/genesis-energy-a-fair-proposition-despite-some-customers-bills-increasing-by-30/" aria-label="Read more about Genesis Energy a ‘fair proposition’ despite some customers bills increasing by 30%">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Muriwai memorial for firefighters Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida A leading search and rescue operator says he told police he could hear a noise so the search for a dead firefighter could continue. A coronial inquest is exploring the desperate search and rescue operation after ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: FENZ leader admits going against protocol to restart search for dead firefighter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/cyclone-gabrielle-inquest-fenz-leader-admits-going-against-protocol-to-restart-search-for-dead-firefighter/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: FENZ leader admits going against protocol to restart search for dead firefighter">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he will take part because he supported Ukraine’s efforts. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The prime minister will take part in a Coalition of the Willing meeting this evening, on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The government is providing a further $8 million in ... <a title="Ukraine conflict: NZ PM to take part in Coalition of the Willing meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/ukraine-conflict-nz-pm-to-take-part-in-coalition-of-the-willing-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine conflict: NZ PM to take part in Coalition of the Willing meeting">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ASB is set to start opening its branches at 9.30am rather than 9am between Monday and Saturday. RNZ / DOM THOMAS ASB is set to start opening all its branches half an hour later. It has told customers that they will start opening at 9.30am between Monday and Saturday. “This will ... <a title="ASB branches set to open half an hour later at 9.30am Monday to Saturday" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/asb-branches-set-to-open-half-an-hour-later-at-9-30am-monday-to-saturday/" aria-label="Read more about ASB branches set to open half an hour later at 9.30am Monday to Saturday">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Last year, the Puketāpapa Local Board voted to ban dogs from running free in part of Hillsborough’s Monte Cecilia Park. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The lawyers involved in a scrap between dog owners and the Auckland Council have been urged to settle their issues out of court. Last year, the Puketāpapa ... <a title="Auckland dog owners take fight against off-leash ban to court" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/auckland-dog-owners-take-fight-against-off-leash-ban-to-court/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland dog owners take fight against off-leash ban to court">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The cyclist was travelling at about 40km/h when the dog attacked. File photo. 123rf.com A Taranaki cyclist is on crutches with several “bone deep” puncture wounds after a roaming dog latched onto her leg. The attack sent the New Plymouth woman crashing off her bike while she was out on a ... <a title="Taranaki cyclist crashes off bike after loose dog bites her leg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/taranaki-cyclist-crashes-off-bike-after-loose-dog-bites-her-leg/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki cyclist crashes off bike after loose dog bites her leg">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been pushed out to almost $262 million. Supplied/Canterbury Museum Canterbury Museum is pleading for councils and central government to stump up an extra $64 million for its cost-plagued redevelopment following another budget blow-out. The project had an original ... <a title="Canterbury Museum pleads for millions of dollars after another budget blow-out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/canterbury-museum-pleads-for-millions-of-dollars-after-another-budget-blow-out/" aria-label="Read more about Canterbury Museum pleads for millions of dollars after another budget blow-out">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ratepayers are being warned of massive rates rises ahead, no matter what plan is implemented. RNZ Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it ditched last year. The council has announced it will team up with Central Otago, Clutha and Gore district councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and ... <a title="Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/waitaki-council-rejoins-southern-waters-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership">Read more</a>
