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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland councillor is calling them draconian and heartless, the advocacy group for retailers doubts they will work long term, and a man on the streets says it’s bullying. But the government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets ... <a title="‘Bullying’, ‘draconian’ homeless move-on orders questioned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/bullying-draconian-homeless-move-on-orders-questioned/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Bullying’, ‘draconian’ homeless move-on orders questioned">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The newly named Trevor the trout. Tess Brunton/RNZ Gore’s iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name The brown trout statue has been proudly leaping in the Southland town since 1989 after being locally designed, built and fundraised. Trevor was officially announced at the On The Fly Festival on the banks ... <a title="Gore’s iconic giant trout has finally caught a name" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/gores-iconic-giant-trout-has-finally-caught-a-name/" aria-label="Read more about Gore’s iconic giant trout has finally caught a name">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trees fell on power lines (file image). Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 300 homes in Wellington are still without power a week after being hit by a southerly storm. Wellington Electricity said the extremely gusty nature of last week’s storm appeared to have made it extra damaging, and it was ... <a title="Hundreds of Wellington homes still without power a week after storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/hundreds-of-wellington-homes-still-without-power-a-week-after-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds of Wellington homes still without power a week after storm">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial view of the reserve, the water ponds, and the Barker’s blocks and factory. Supplied The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its neighbours over stinky wastewater ponds, and now it wants to dump the waste onto DOC land. With the backdrop of the Southern Alps and a ... <a title="Barker’s of Geraldine in a jam over waste" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/barkers-of-geraldine-in-a-jam-over-waste/" aria-label="Read more about Barker’s of Geraldine in a jam over waste">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trees fell on power lines (file image). Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 300 homes in Wellington are still without power a week after being hit by a southerly storm. Wellington Electricity said the extremely gusty nature of last week’s storm appeared to have made it extra damaging, and it was ... <a title="Hundreds of Wellinton homes still without power a week after storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/hundreds-of-wellinton-homes-still-without-power-a-week-after-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds of Wellinton homes still without power a week after storm">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The memorial pays tribute to Lake Alice survivors, and those who have died. RNZ/Jimmy Ellinghm In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near Marton was a place of horror for the children tortured there. But farmland has replaced the psychiatric hospital, whose buildings have gone, and all that ... <a title="Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/memorial-unveiled-for-victims-of-lake-alice-child-and-adolescent-unit/" aria-label="Read more about Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington East Girls College associate principal Anna Wilson. John Gerritsen/RNZ Schools say a Rotary Club-funded scheme that pays for counselling within 24 hours is making a huge difference for their students. The programme called Lifting the Lid runs in several parts of the country and started in Wellington in 2022. Schools ... <a title="Scheme paying for counselling within 24hrs making a difference" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/scheme-paying-for-counselling-within-24hrs-making-a-difference/" aria-label="Read more about Scheme paying for counselling within 24hrs making a difference">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen. Blake Armstrong/Photosport The New Zealand Breakers do not want to get left behind in the Australian NBL as other cashed up teams lock in tested talent and inject rising stars into squads to chase championships. The dust had barely settled on Dillon Boucher’s first season back with ... <a title="NZ Breakers bank prize money in disappointing season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/nz-breakers-bank-prize-money-in-disappointing-season/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Breakers bank prize money in disappointing season">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of Saturday’s dog attack in Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ A veterinary specialist says it is shocking to see another serious dog attack, days after a woman was mauled to death in Northland. Three people were injured after two dogs attacked people in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr on ... <a title="Dog attacks: ‘Backyard breeding’ a major concern – vet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/dog-attacks-backyard-breeding-a-major-concern-vet/" aria-label="Read more about Dog attacks: ‘Backyard breeding’ a major concern – vet">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Irra Lee, Morning Report producer/reporter File photo. Young people the most affected by rise in e-scooter injuries. RNZ / Dom Thomas Newly-released ACC data shows claims for e-scooter injuries are on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected. It’s prompted an ED doctor to call for ... <a title="E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/e-scooter-injuries-on-the-rise-young-people-most-affected/" aria-label="Read more about E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire destroyed the sport’s pavilion at Northcote College. Victoria Young Students from the Auckland school that had its century-old, heritage listed sports pavilion gutted by fire are learning from home for the week. The building at Northcote College was razed on Friday. In a letter to parents, the school said ... <a title="Northcote College students learning from home after sports pavilion caught fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/northcote-college-students-learning-from-home-after-sports-pavilion-caught-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Northcote College students learning from home after sports pavilion caught fire">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland councillor is calling them draconian and heartless, the advocacy group for retailers doubts they will work long term, and a man on the streets says it’s bullying. But the government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets ... <a title="‘Bullying’, ‘dracionian’ homeless move-on orders questioned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/bullying-dracionian-homeless-move-on-orders-questioned/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Bullying’, ‘dracionian’ homeless move-on orders questioned">Read more</a>
