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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster resigned from the Social Investment Agency last year following the IPCA report into the McSkimming case. RNZ Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming claims Andrew Coster – the Police Commissioner at the time – advised him to pursue harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual ... <a title="McSkimming claims Andrew Coster ‘advised’ him to file harassment complaint against woman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/mcskimming-claims-andrew-coster-advised-him-to-file-harassment-complaint-against-woman/" aria-label="Read more about McSkimming claims Andrew Coster ‘advised’ him to file harassment complaint against woman">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Frustrated dog owners are taking on Auckland Council in court on Tuesday. Last year, the Puketāpapa Local Board voted four to two to ban dogs from running free in part of Hillsborough’s Monte Cecilia Park. An interim order halting the decision is in place until the outcome of a judicial ... <a title="Dog owners take Auckland Council to court over Monte Cecilia Park off-leash ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/dog-owners-take-auckland-council-to-court-over-monte-cecilia-park-off-leash-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Dog owners take Auckland Council to court over Monte Cecilia Park off-leash ban">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Elena Garcia, St John. Supplied / St John Only a quarter of people who have heart attacks in the community survive the trip to hospital, according to a new report by ambulance services. Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance have released the latest annual Out of Hospital Cardiac ... <a title="Only a quarter of heart attack patients survive the trip to hospital – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/only-a-quarter-of-heart-attack-patients-survive-the-trip-to-hospital-report/" aria-label="Read more about Only a quarter of heart attack patients survive the trip to hospital – report">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two galloping horse lanterns will be the main attraction for visitors at this year’s Auckland Lantern Festival. SUPPLIED / TĀTAKI AUCKLAND UNLIMITED A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the Auckland Lantern Festival opens on Thursday, giving the annual event a ... <a title="Auckland Lantern Festival to unveil a New Zealand icon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/auckland-lantern-festival-to-unveil-a-new-zealand-icon/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Lantern Festival to unveil a New Zealand icon">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Campervan rentals are driving Tourism Holdings’ growth. photo by Miles Holden The outlook for the campervan tourism sector continues to improve with New Zealand set for further growth. “The tourism sector here in New Zealand is in a really positive place. We’ve got some good actions that have been undertaken by ... <a title="Campervan rentals drive Tourism Holdings’ growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/campervan-rentals-drive-tourism-holdings-growth/" aria-label="Read more about Campervan rentals drive Tourism Holdings’ growth">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand CEOs are less worried about the impact of global issues than their overseas counterparts. 123RF Majority chief executives expect improved economics this year More than a third expecting higher revenue NZ chief execs more positive about finances, less worried about global issues than global peers Biggest concern is keeping ... <a title="Chief executives optimistic about economic recovery, fear being left behind in AI race – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/chief-executives-optimistic-about-economic-recovery-fear-being-left-behind-in-ai-race-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Chief executives optimistic about economic recovery, fear being left behind in AI race – survey">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are appealing for public help after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car and the driver left the scene. It happened in Te Anau at about 8.45am outside a business in the town centre. Police want to speak with the driver, and want to ... <a title="Witnesses sought after pedestrian killed in Te Anau hit and run" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/witnesses-sought-after-pedestrian-killed-in-te-anau-hit-and-run/" aria-label="Read more about Witnesses sought after pedestrian killed in Te Anau hit and run">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Passengers remain stranded at Guadalajara International Airport following flight suspensions and lack of transport in Tlajomulco, Jalisco State, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. ULISES RUIZ/AFP The government is urging New Zealanders in Mexico to monitor updates and follow the advice of local authorities after the death of a mexican drug lord ... <a title="Government advises Kiwis in Mexico to monitor updates after security and travel disruptions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/government-advises-kiwis-in-mexico-to-monitor-updates-after-security-and-travel-disruptions/" aria-label="Read more about Government advises Kiwis in Mexico to monitor updates after security and travel disruptions">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand District nurses who have done the job for decades say understaffing is the worst it has ever been. File photo. 123rf.com Waikato district nurses are at the end of their tether, as demand for their services soars. District nurses – who provide care for patients in the community rather than in ... <a title="‘It has been a very invisible service’ – district nurses struggle with understaffing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/it-has-been-a-very-invisible-service-district-nurses-struggle-with-understaffing/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It has been a very invisible service’ – district nurses struggle with understaffing">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taiwhakaea Osborne is in the second year of the Pāmu scheme. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Teenage farmers are getting put through their paces in a new scheme helping youngsters enter the industry. Government-owned company Pāmu has 19 apprentices learning the ropes at its farms, which many will go on to work ... <a title="New teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/new-teen-farmers-get-a-shedful-of-sheep-to-learn-the-ropes/" aria-label="Read more about New teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiRail has to meet budget cuts of $200 million over the next three years. Supplied by Kiwirail Companies sending goods up and down the country’s railways could begin to favour road transport as KiwiRail manages declining assets, an expert says. KiwiRail is focusing on upgrades and electrification in Auckland, Hamilton and ... <a title="Companies could favour road as KiwiRail assets face decline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/companies-could-favour-road-as-kiwirail-assets-face-decline/" aria-label="Read more about Companies could favour road as KiwiRail assets face decline">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The no go zones include Ōwhiro and Island bays. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A business owner who has lost tens of thousands of dollars due to Wellington’s sewage leak wants a more targeted rāhui so beach users can return to parts of the coast that are currently off limits. The city’s ... <a title="Wellington business losing thousands after sewage leak restrictions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/wellington-business-losing-thousands-after-sewage-leak-restrictions/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington business losing thousands after sewage leak restrictions">Read more</a>
