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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission has suggested a toll as high as $9, a figure the Transport Minister says would be a “big decision” ... <a title="Government considers Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/government-considers-auckland-harbour-bridge-toll-to-help-pay-for-second-crossing/" aria-label="Read more about Government considers Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Little River Cafe and store owner Cameron Gordon RNZ/Nathan McKinnon The town of Akaroa on Canterbury’s Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight, with State Highway 75 closed because of slips and flooding that swamped Little River. A local state of emergency was in place for the peninsula, where several hundred ... <a title="Banks Peninsula still cut off after floods hit Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/banks-peninsula-still-cut-off-after-floods-hit-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Banks Peninsula still cut off after floods hit Canterbury">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A large hole has opened up at the Lake Ferry Road bridge cutting off communities in South Wairarapa. RNZ / Mary Argue Some isolated Wairarapa residents are gutted they are cut off from their livelihoods and emergency services after a destructive storm ripped through the region. Torrential rain and widespread flooding ... <a title="Wairarapa communities cut off from livelihoods by destructive storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/wairarapa-communities-cut-off-from-livelihoods-by-destructive-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Wairarapa communities cut off from livelihoods by destructive storm">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black legend and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga is calling for more financial support from World Rugby. Photosport The Pacific Islands have long been a breeding ground for some of the world’s greatest rugby players – in Aotearoa alone, 40 percent of the playing pool is Pasifika. But while other ... <a title="‘World Rugby needs to help more’ – Umaga on Moana resources" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/world-rugby-needs-to-help-more-umaga-on-moana-resources/" aria-label="Read more about ‘World Rugby needs to help more’ – Umaga on Moana resources">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A father shouted to his children to get clear of a large slip as it fell away from the base of his home – rendering it uninhabitable. People in the lower North Island were confronting the damage to their neighbourhoods after heavy rain and high winds felled trees, flooded homes and ... <a title="Father and kids flee large slip under their home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/father-and-kids-flee-large-slip-under-their-home/" aria-label="Read more about Father and kids flee large slip under their home">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the T20 cricket World Cup action as the New Zealand Black Caps take on Canada at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. A win will secure the Black Caps a place in the Super 8s, where they will be divided into two groups of four each, and play each other ... <a title="T20 World Cup Live: Black Caps v Canada" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/t20-world-cup-live-black-caps-v-canada/" aria-label="Read more about T20 World Cup Live: Black Caps v Canada">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Marika Khabazi / Reece Baker Political parties are already squabbling over the extent to which either side will back a bipartisan approach to transport projects. The first ever National Infrastructure Plan lays out an independent roadmap for infrastructure investment in ... <a title="Political parties already squabbling over infrastructure plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/political-parties-already-squabbling-over-infrastructure-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Political parties already squabbling over infrastructure plan">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 44-year-old Auckland woman appeared in Auckland District Court. Finn Blackwell / RNZ A woman accused of defrauding a man out of more than half a million-dollars in an alleged 18-year romance scam has appeared in court for the first time today. The 44-year-old Auckland woman was arrested last week after ... <a title="Auckland woman appears in court for alleged 18-year elaborate romance scam" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/auckland-woman-appears-in-court-for-alleged-18-year-elaborate-romance-scam/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland woman appears in court for alleged 18-year elaborate romance scam">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi folk singer Marlon Williams has announced he will be taking a break from performing “for a wee while”. “For nearly 20 years I’ve explored both the physical and musical world in the company of incredible musicians, songwriters and friends and it’s been an absolute pleasure. “The catch with it is ... <a title="Marlon Williams announces he’s taking a break from music" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/marlon-williams-announces-hes-taking-a-break-from-music/" aria-label="Read more about Marlon Williams announces he’s taking a break from music">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A High Court judge in Auckland has reserved her decision on whether to overturn a District Court ruling that voided the outcome of the 2025 local body election in Papatoetoe. The petition had been filed by the Papatoetoe Ōtara Action Team, which won all four seats on the Local Board subdivision. ... <a title="Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/judge-deciding-whether-to-overturn-papatoetoe-election-ruling/" aria-label="Read more about Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new streaming service will launch in New Zealand this year – HBO Max – with Sky TV confirming the end of its deal with the major programme provider. The HBO Max direct-to-consumer streaming service will be available mid-2026, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday. Details about subscriptions and pricing will ... <a title="A new major streaming service is coming to New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/a-new-major-streaming-service-is-coming-to-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about A new major streaming service is coming to New Zealand">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our liveblog above. The storm that caused widespread flooding and wind damage in the North Island has moved south, with Banks Peninsula to bear the brunt. A Local State of Emergency has been declared for Banks Peninsula. Christchurch’s Heathcote River has breached its banks. Part of SH75, the main road ... <a title="Live weather: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/live-weather-akaroa-on-banks-peninsula-will-remain-cut-off-overnight-due-to-flooding-slips/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips">Read more</a>
