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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash has closed Arthur’s Pass. Screenshot/Google Maps State Highway 73 is closed between Canterbury and the West Coast because of a serious crash in Arthur’s Pass. The crash between a car and a motorbike happened near the intersection with Cora Lynn Road at about 1pm. Motorists are advised to avoid ... <a title="Arthur’s Pass closed after crash between car and motorbike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/arthurs-pass-closed-after-crash-between-car-and-motorbike/" aria-label="Read more about Arthur’s Pass closed after crash between car and motorbike">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The desk was bought at a tip shop. Raymond Morgan A builder who bought Wellington’s most embarrassing historical desk says he would be happy to gift it back to the city if it goes into a museum. A furniture historian said it was “outrageous” the desk, that four mayors had used, ... <a title="Builder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/builder-who-bought-former-wellington-mayoral-desk-happy-to-give-it-back/" aria-label="Read more about Builder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it back">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. RNZ / Maia Ingoe Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Mount Roskill have been lifted after Biosecurity New Zealand announced no further evidence of Queensland fruit fly in the area. The announcement comes after a six week intensive fruit fly ... <a title="Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/queensland-fruit-fly-operation-in-mount-roskill-ends/" aria-label="Read more about Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Residents across the Wellington region are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the lines company, with one 92-year-old forced to cart buckets of water to flush the toilet. Schools closed and power was cut to thousands when wild ... <a title="Confusion over who is meant to deal with Wellington’s ongoing power cuts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/confusion-over-who-is-meant-to-deal-with-wellingtons-ongoing-power-cuts/" aria-label="Read more about Confusion over who is meant to deal with Wellington’s ongoing power cuts">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and Auckland FC’s Lachlan Brook scored for their sides the last time they met in the A-League in December. Photosport Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Kick-off: 5pm Saturday February 21 Sky Stadium, Wellington Live blog updates on RNZ A one-sided rivalry is still a rivalry. That ... <a title="What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-sixth-nz-a-league-derby/" aria-label="Read more about What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch will be basking in temperatures in the 20s after a wet start to the week. 123rf.com After a turbulent week of weather, forecasters are expecting a fine and mostly dry weekend across the country. It will come as a welcome relief for many after severe weather once again hit the ... <a title="Weekend weather: Mostly dry skies after turbulent week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/weekend-weather-mostly-dry-skies-after-turbulent-week/" aria-label="Read more about Weekend weather: Mostly dry skies after turbulent week">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the school about 12.15pm on Friday. A crew from Silverdale is in attendance and more crews are on their way to the scene. Fire at Northcote College on Auckland’s North Shore. Finn Blackwell ... <a title="Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland’s Northcote College" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/watch-fire-tears-through-pavilion-at-aucklands-northcote-college/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland’s Northcote College">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook / Northcote College Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the school about 12.15pm on Friday. A crew from Silverdale is in attendance and more crews are on their way to the scene. Smoke can be seen from the ... <a title="Firefighters tackle blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-aucklands-northcote-college/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters tackle blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Six people died in the Mount Maunganui landslide. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A third investigation has been announced into the Mount Maunganui landslide, with WorkSafe launching an official investigation into work health and safety at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in the lead up to the landslide on 22 January. ... <a title="WorkSafe launches investigation into deadly Mt Maunganui landslide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/worksafe-launches-investigation-into-deadly-mt-maunganui-landslide/" aria-label="Read more about WorkSafe launches investigation into deadly Mt Maunganui landslide">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson Hospital. RNZ / Samantha Gee Construction has begun on a temporary 28-bed inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the ward would ease pressure on beds and improve patient flow while Nelson’s permanent inpatient building is completed. The Nelson ward is one of five rapid‑build wards being ... <a title="Construction begin on ‘rapid-build’ ward for Nelson Hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/construction-begin-on-rapid-build-ward-for-nelson-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Construction begin on ‘rapid-build’ ward for Nelson Hospital">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A flooded cycleway at Petone. Phil Pennington / RNZ Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says Wellington Water needs to “sort it out” and fix a flooded cycleway. The rail underpass tunnel on the $70 million cycleway at Petone was still thigh-deep in water on Friday morning, days on from Monday’s storm. New ... <a title="‘Sort it out’: Minister’s frustration with flooded cycleway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/sort-it-out-ministers-frustration-with-flooded-cycleway/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Sort it out’: Minister’s frustration with flooded cycleway">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date – and to get a UK passport soon if they want to travel from the end of February. Gill Bonnett UK lobby groups are calling on the British government to urgently delay the deadline for dual nationals ... <a title="‘Please hit pause’: Advocates and UK MP call for passport grace period" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/please-hit-pause-advocates-and-uk-mp-call-for-passport-grace-period/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Please hit pause’: Advocates and UK MP call for passport grace period">Read more</a>
