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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jordan Watson, the viral ‘How to DAD’ guy, finds out the answer to ‘how hard can it be?’ in Out of My League, a new series that pits him against six of New Zealand’s elite athletes. Watson is not without form in the sporting arena and for a while held a ... <a title="‘Wannabe athlete’ How To Dad takes on NZ’s best" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/wannabe-athlete-how-to-dad-takes-on-nzs-best/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Wannabe athlete’ How To Dad takes on NZ’s best">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland and Wellington stand out as being more oversupplied, say housing experts. RNZ New Zealand’s housing market is a “tale of two islands”, one economist says – as the fortunes of sellers and house hunters in the South Island rapidly diverge from their northern counterparts. Real Estate Institute data on Monday ... <a title="Housing market’s ‘tale of two islands’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/housing-markets-tale-of-two-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Housing market’s ‘tale of two islands’">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island. Powerco said about 23,000 properties across its network have lost connections and in the Wellington region, about 10,000 have their connections cut. Manawatū-Whanganui has been hit badly, and ... <a title="Live weather: Deluge heads south, Christchurch in the firing line" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/live-weather-deluge-heads-south-christchurch-in-the-firing-line/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: Deluge heads south, Christchurch in the firing line">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand As she comes towards the end of her career as a working psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate, “extremely trying times”. “You know, I’m 60 years old and this feels like the worst confluence of horrible and terrifying global and ... <a title="Dr Hinemoa Elder: We need more mental health care in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/dr-hinemoa-elder-we-need-more-mental-health-care-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Dr Hinemoa Elder: We need more mental health care in NZ">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Support for both major parties has dipped – while New Zealand First is up on double digits – in the latest 1News Verian poll. The results – that polled 1003 eligible voters between 7 and 11 February – has National down 2 points to 34 percent and Labour down 3 ... <a title="Support for National, Labour dips in new political poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/support-for-national-labour-dips-in-new-political-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Support for National, Labour dips in new political poll">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Born in Sydney, Kiwis player Casey McLean would be eligible for State of Origin. Photosport / David Neilson With State of Origin set to debut in Auckland in 2027, Kiwis can now also feature in the iconic series after changes to the eligibility criteria. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) today ... <a title="Rugby league: Door open for Kiwis to play State of Origin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/rugby-league-door-open-for-kiwis-to-play-state-of-origin/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby league: Door open for Kiwis to play State of Origin">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Thaler is seeking a patent for a new type of food container. RNZ An American computer scientist wants New Zealand’s courts to decide whether AI can legally be an inventor in a global test case next week. Stephen Thaler is seeking a patent for a new type of food container. ... <a title="Can artificial intelligence legally be an inventor?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/can-artificial-intelligence-legally-be-an-inventor/" aria-label="Read more about Can artificial intelligence legally be an inventor?">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nitrous oxide is used recreationally for a high that can cause serious side effects. File photo. AFP / BENJAMIN POLGE The mother of a man who still has nerve damage more than a year after huffing nitrous oxide – and is no longer unable to work in construction – wants tougher ... <a title="‘His legs were like jelly’ – man hospitalised for huffing nangs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/his-legs-were-like-jelly-man-hospitalised-for-huffing-nangs/" aria-label="Read more about ‘His legs were like jelly’ – man hospitalised for huffing nangs">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island. Powerco said about 23,000 properties across its network have lost connections and in the Wellington region, about 10,000 have their connections cut. Manawatū-Whanganui has been hit badly, and ... <a title="Live weather: Wellington residents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ ahead of high tide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/live-weather-wellington-residents-urged-to-stay-vigilant-ahead-of-high-tide/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: Wellington residents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ ahead of high tide">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is accused of murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Animosity between two men led to one of them being murdered and dismembered, a Christchurch High Court jury has heard. Michael Scott Rodger, 46, is accused of murdering Richard Leman, 41, whose body was found in the boot ... <a title="Fatal shooting after argument in Christchurch home, court told" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/fatal-shooting-after-argument-in-christchurch-home-court-told/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal shooting after argument in Christchurch home, court told">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Emily Yassaie said dog attack injuries are very common and a review into animal control laws is needed. 123RF A Wellington plastic surgeon is patching up dog attack victims on a weekly basis, with some injuries so severe they are life changing. Dr Emily Yassaie has already treated two dog ... <a title="Wellington plastic surgeon treating dog attack victims almost every week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/wellington-plastic-surgeon-treating-dog-attack-victims-almost-every-week/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington plastic surgeon treating dog attack victims almost every week">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A creek burst in banks on Lake Ferry Road south of Martinborough, Wairarapa. RNZ/Mary Argue Residents in South Wairarapa are turning to one another in the face of “unprecedented” flooding that triggered several evacuations overnight. The stormy weather lashing the region has caused rivers to burst their banks, inundating roads and ... <a title="South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/south-wairarapa-residents-coming-together-during-floods/" aria-label="Read more about South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods">Read more</a>
