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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whiria ko te iwi tuna Toiaa Taiao A Taranaki exhibition is giving a voice to native species including tuna (eels), iinanga and kooaro (whitebait), and piharau (lamprey), revealing the rhythms of life beneath the surface of New Zealand’s freshwater streams and rivers. Whiria ko te iwi tuna opens on 28 February ... <a title="Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/taranaki-exhibition-gives-voice-to-native-species/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Bargaining over pay and conditions has stretched into its second year for nurses and senior doctors, while bargaining for junior doctors is just beginning. The collective agreement for senior doctors with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) expired in August, 2024. Nurses, too, through the New Zealand Nurses Organisation ... <a title="Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/nurses-and-senior-doctors-bargaining-stretches-into-second-year/" aria-label="Read more about Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bridge on Okuti Valley Road on Thursday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) has deployed 40 volunteers from the University of Canterbury to help clean up Banks Peninsula. A state of emergency was declared in the region on Tuesday, after it was hammered by nearly six times the ... <a title="40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/40-student-volunteers-part-of-banks-peninsula-clean-up-crew/" aria-label="Read more about 40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. (File photo) 123RF The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning. Figures released to RNZ reveal the number of head injuries suffered by Oranga Tamariki staff ... <a title="Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki ‘ deeply concerning’, social workers body says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/surge-in-work-related-concussions-at-oranga-tamariki-deeply-concerning-social-workers-body-says/" aria-label="Read more about Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki ‘ deeply concerning’, social workers body says">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said New Zealand exports had been holding up well overall in the US market since the original 15 percent tariff was imposed (file image). Nick Monro Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay says considerable uncertainty is likely to remain with the latest moves in the US ... <a title="Uncertainty likely to remain following US Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trade Minister says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/uncertainty-likely-to-remain-following-us-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-trade-minister-says/" aria-label="Read more about Uncertainty likely to remain following US Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trade Minister says">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A brand of salami is being recalled after being produced without the required food safety control and oversight. The three Zaroa NZ-branded products being recalled are Pure, Delicaté Salami Pohutukawa Smoked, and Hawke’s Bay Black Angus Beef Chorizo Salami. Supplied / MPI Food Safety’s Vincent ... <a title="Zaroa NZ salami products recalled after concerns over food safety controls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/zaroa-nz-salami-products-recalled-after-concerns-over-food-safety-controls/" aria-label="Read more about Zaroa NZ salami products recalled after concerns over food safety controls">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until tomorrow. 123RF The number of households affected by a fibre outage in West Auckland has climbed to nearly 7500. The Chorus outage is impacting Te Atatū, Henderson, and Massey – with people unable to access the internet via their fibre connections since 5.30am ... <a title="Nearly 7500 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/nearly-7500-west-auckland-homes-affected-by-fibre-outage/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 7500 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outage">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mexican teenager Karim Lopez will play his final game for the Breakers on Sunday before going into the NBA draft. photosport The New Zealand Breakers players won’t pocket all of the prize money from the Ignite Cup final. Sunday’s finale of the inaugural in-season tournament between the Breakers and Adelaide 36ers ... <a title="NZ Breakers’ chance for silverware on the line" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/nz-breakers-chance-for-silverware-on-the-line/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Breakers’ chance for silverware on the line">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. AFP/JEFF PACHOUD USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. There were no medals for New Zealand ... <a title="Olympics: No medals for NZ, USA’s Alex Ferreira takes the win at men’s halfpipe finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/olympics-no-medals-for-nz-usas-alex-ferreira-takes-the-win-at-mens-halfpipe-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Olympics: No medals for NZ, USA’s Alex Ferreira takes the win at men’s halfpipe finals">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods of the Wellington Phoenix runs ball back to half way after scoring. photosport American striker Makala Woods has rescued a 1-1 draw for Wellington Phoenix away to Melbourne Victory, to keep the Kiwi club second on the A-League women’s standings. Wood scored her fourth goal since joining the club ... <a title="Woods equaliser bags point for Phoenix women against Victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/woods-equaliser-bags-point-for-phoenix-women-against-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Woods equaliser bags point for Phoenix women against Victory">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski halfpipe final. Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a fall left him unconscious and saw him stretchered off the snow. The finals are set down for 7.30am Saturday 21 February (NZ time). Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski ... <a title="Watch: Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/watch-ben-harrington-heads-to-freeski-halfpipe-final-fin-melville-ives-takes-brutal-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Josh Clarkson is congratulated after taking a wicket for Central Districts against Wellington. photosport Central Districts (CD) have stormed into the final of the men’s Ford Trophy domestic one-day cricket competition, crushing Wellington by 211 runs at the Basin Reserve. CD will carry momentum in the final on Sunday at the ... <a title="Cricket: Central Districts romp into men’s one-day final against Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/cricket-central-districts-romp-into-mens-one-day-final-against-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Central Districts romp into men’s one-day final against Canterbury">Read more</a>
