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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-captain-alex-rufer-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/587537/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC. The Wellington club has thanked ‘Chief’ for his work, with the coach confirming his departure after the match ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-coach-quits-after-loss-to-auckland-fc/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire destroyed the sport’s pavillion at Northcote College. Victoria Young Northcote College will shut for a week after a fire destroyed one of its buildings on Friday. In a post on Facebook, the college said it had “been advised by the Ministry of Education and specialist contractors to close the ... <a title="Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/northcote-college-to-close-for-a-week-after-fire-destroys-building/" aria-label="Read more about Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sprinter Tommy Te Puni is in the national record books. supplied Sprinter Tommy Te Puni has etched his name in the national record books at the International Track Meet in Christchurch. Te Puni eclipsed the national 200 metres record, running 20.35s, ahead of closest rival Lex Revell-Lewis. The Auckland sprinter dips ... <a title="Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/speedster-tommy-te-puni-breaks-national-200-metres-record-at-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Highlanders take on the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan Wingham, 4 Oliver Haig, 5 Mitch Dunshea, 6 Te Kamaka Howden, 7 Sean Withy (VC), 8 ... <a title="Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/live-highlanders-v-chiefs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Districts women celebrate, as Wellington Blaze’s Jess McFadyen walks off the Basin Reserve. Marty Melville Northern Brave have claimed the domestic one-day women’s cricket title for the first time, toppling star-studded Wellington Blaze. Bowler Marama Downes led the charge in the grand final, bagging three wickets on Saturday at the ... <a title="Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/northern-districts-women-win-maiden-hallyburton-johnstone-shield-cricket-title/" aria-label="Read more about Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until Sunday. 123RF Chorus said it has located the fault that has knocked out internet services to nearly 7500 customers in West Auckland. The Chorus outage is impacting Te Atatū, Henderson, and Massey – with people unable to access the internet via their fibre ... <a title="Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/chorus-locates-fault-in-west-auckland-internet-outage/" aria-label="Read more about Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs. Several police cars and ambulances were at the scene on Bevin Place, as well ... <a title="Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/three-injured-in-dog-attack-in-bryndwr-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A serious crash south of Thames has closed State Highway 25 in both directions. RNZ / REECE BAKER A serious crash south of Thames has closed State Highway 25 in both directions. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle incident near the Orongo Corner at about 2.30pm. Initial indicators were that there ... <a title="Crash blocks SH25 in both directions south of Thames" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/crash-blocks-sh25-in-both-directions-south-of-thames/" aria-label="Read more about Crash blocks SH25 in both directions south of Thames">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National Party conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii National’s conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on further restricting commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf. Legislation brought by the coalition government last year, established 12 high protection areas (HPAs) where a range of activities, including most commercial ... <a title="National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/national-to-campaign-on-review-of-controversial-hauraki-gulf-commercial-fishing-rules/" aria-label="Read more about National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Several police cars and ambulances were at the scene on Bevin Place, as well as a Christchurch City Council animal management vehicle. An RNZ reporter at the ... <a title="Emergency services attend incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/emergency-services-attend-incident-in-bryndwr-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency services attend incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch">Read more</a>
