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February 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s a situation that will be familiar to many of us: you’re hurting after the demise of a romantic relationship, and you hear a song, with its key, rhythm and lyrics, perfectly putting sound and words to the feeling in your heart. You put it on high rotation, drawing out the ... <a title="What makes a good break-up song?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/14/what-makes-a-good-break-up-song/" aria-label="Read more about What makes a good break-up song?">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Detail’s Amanda Gillies sat down with MAFS expert John Aiken for insight into this season’s highs and lows. RNZ Former New Zealand cricket star turned Australian love expert John Aiken talks love, scandals and the show that changed reality TV John Aiken was 15 minutes late for our 15-minute interview ... <a title="Love, lies, and prime-time pressure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/14/love-lies-and-prime-time-pressure/" aria-label="Read more about Love, lies, and prime-time pressure">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Can the Chiefs overcome three straight years of heartbreak and finally win a Super Rugby Pacific title? Their quest starts tonight at Eden Park, where they face another team with redemption on their minds in the ... <a title="Blues v Chiefs: What you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/14/blues-v-chiefs-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about Blues v Chiefs: What you need to know">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A State of Emergency has been declared in Ōtorohanga, after the district was hit by widespread flooding and heavy rain. The declaration took effect immediately when it was signed at 12:57am and expires in seven days. Mayor Rodney Dow said there had been reports of flooding, slips and inundation. “The situation ... <a title="As it happened: Warnings across North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/14/as-it-happened-warnings-across-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about As it happened: Warnings across North Island">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on State Highway 39, Ōtorohanga. Supplied / Otorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade A local state of emergency has been declared in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, after the district was lashed by heavy rains. The declaration was made at 12:57am on Saturday and will stay in effect for seven days. Mayor Rodney Dow ... <a title="Ōtorohanga under week-long state of emergency, more rain on the way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/14/otorohanga-under-week-long-state-of-emergency-more-rain-on-the-way/" aria-label="Read more about Ōtorohanga under week-long state of emergency, more rain on the way">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Tangitau scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Marty Melville/Photosport Jamie Joseph may well have a new job next by weekend, but he can enjoy a brilliant start to his unfancied Highlanders side’s season for now. They scored a thoroughly deserved ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-v-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong said her party would replace NZ Super – along with all other forms of government assistance – with a new citizens’ income. RNZ / Supplied The Opportunity Party says New Zealanders would be better served by dropping NZ Super and replacing it with an entirely new ... <a title="Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/ditch-nz-super-entirely-minor-party-says/" aria-label="Read more about Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Timoci Tavatavanawai. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Super Rugby Pacific opens with a southern clash under the roof, with the banged up Highlanders taking on the defending champion Crusaders. Kick-off is at 7:05pm NZT. Follow all the action with RNZ’s live blog: Team lists Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders live updates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-v-crusaders-live-updates/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders live updates">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in November burnt through almost 3000 hectares of the Tongariro National Park Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts Waimarino business owners work through tough summer after November fire Many hope for decent winter snow dump to boost coffers DOC says burned area rejuvenating. In early November, a wall of smoke loomed ... <a title="Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/businesses-face-hard-times-in-months-following-tongariro-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior feline attendant Michaela Foggin’s job involves caring, feeding, cleaning, medicating and giving love and attention to the cats during the day. RNZ / Amy Williams Saturday is Caturday at a south Auckland animal shelter, where a bumper crop of kittens are in desperate need of forever homes. The SPCA has ... <a title="More than 30 kittens available for adoption at south Auckland animal shelter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/more-than-30-kittens-available-for-adoption-at-south-auckland-animal-shelter/" aria-label="Read more about More than 30 kittens available for adoption at south Auckland animal shelter">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Denmark in action at Australian SailGP in Sydney 2025. Felix Diemer for SailGP SailGP’s fastest may just have found even more speed. Rockwool Denmark have never won the professional sailing league, but have the distinction of clocking the fastest-ever speed in the F50 boat, when they reached 103.93km/h at Sassnitz, Germany, ... <a title="American Magic team with Denmark SailGP, as fastest get faster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/american-magic-team-with-denmark-sailgp-as-fastest-get-faster/" aria-label="Read more about American Magic team with Denmark SailGP, as fastest get faster">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cody Vai was signed straight out of school to travel the World Sevens circuit as an 18-year-old. PhotoSport NZ Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Cody Vai doesn’t take the slow road. The Auckland flyer was signed straight out of school ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Cody Vai set to fly for the Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/super-rugby-pacific-cody-vai-set-to-fly-for-the-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Cody Vai set to fly for the Blues">Read more</a>
