CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hydro lakes are fuller than they would normally be at this time of year. Meridian Energy / supplied A wet summer has kept Meridian’s hydro storage lakes topped up, which could help keep power prices in check down the track. Record rainfall in both the North and South Islands in January ... <a title="Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/wet-summer-keeps-electricity-hydro-lakes-full/" aria-label="Read more about Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Our chocolately recipe recommendations include a simple dairy-free cake by kitchen queen Alison Holst, a bananana-fied caramel slice and a chocolate-chip shortbread recipe nicknamed ‘Why Would I Make Another Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever Again?’. Sweet-tart summer berries and dark chocolate equals instant love connection. Rich baked banana-infused caramel packed into a ... <a title="Chocolate recipes to show yourself some love" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/chocolate-recipes-to-show-yourself-some-love/" aria-label="Read more about Chocolate recipes to show yourself some love">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Airport is taking safety measures for planes following the Moa Point failure. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington Airport says it has noticed increased bird activity near its runway this week, and it is taking safety measures for planes following the Moa Point failure. The sewage plant melted down last week, ... <a title="Moa Point sewage spill raises bird strike fear at Wellington Airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/moa-point-sewage-spill-raises-bird-strike-fear-at-wellington-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Moa Point sewage spill raises bird strike fear at Wellington Airport">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died following a crash in north Canterbury that left multiple people trapped. Emergency services were called to State Highway 7, north of Waikari, at about 6.40am on Friday after a car went off the road. At least four Fire and Emergency NZ crews worked ... <a title="One killed, others injured in crash on Canterbury highway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/one-killed-others-injured-in-crash-on-canterbury-highway/" aria-label="Read more about One killed, others injured in crash on Canterbury highway">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood is on the comeback from injury. PHOTOSPORT All Whites captain Chris Wood’s road to recovery from a knee injury has taken many routes, but the striker has had positive news as he looks ahead to the path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Wood suffered the ... <a title="Football: Injured All Whites star Chris Wood gets ‘positive news’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/football-injured-all-whites-star-chris-wood-gets-positive-news/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Injured All Whites star Chris Wood gets ‘positive news’">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood is on the comeback from injury. PHOTOSPORT All Whites captain Chris Wood’s road to recovery from a knee injury has taken many routes, but the striker has had positive news as he looks ahead to the path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Wood suffered the ... <a title="Football: Injured All Whites star Chris Wood get ‘positive news’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/football-injured-all-whites-star-chris-wood-get-positive-news/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Injured All Whites star Chris Wood get ‘positive news’">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour eating a school lunch. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A free school lunches programme rebrand has dropped the reo Māori name Ka Ora Ka Ako, in a move Associate Minister of Education David Seymour says is “delivering real value”. The change comes alongside a new purpose statement and a review ... <a title="Opposition finds change to school lunch scheme’s name hard to swallow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/opposition-finds-change-to-school-lunch-schemes-name-hard-to-swallow/" aria-label="Read more about Opposition finds change to school lunch scheme’s name hard to swallow">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Four children were on board when the bus caught fire. Supplied / Police A bus carrying children has been extensively damaged by a fire. Emergency services were called to the fire near the north Auckland village of Leigh just before 8.30am on Friday. Police said the bus, which was on Pakiri ... <a title="Four children escape as bus goes up in flames at Leigh" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/four-children-escape-as-bus-goes-up-in-flames-at-leigh/" aria-label="Read more about Four children escape as bus goes up in flames at Leigh">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods of Wellington Phoenix celebrates her goal with Brooke Nunn and Lucia de Leon. www.photosport.nz The Wellington Phoenix can be forgiven for showing a bit of swagger after reaching the top of the A-League standings. For the first time in their history, the Phoenix were number one in the standings, ... <a title="Phoenix women chase A-League title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/phoenix-women-chase-a-league-title/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women chase A-League title">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Interislander ferry Kaitaki was sailing into Wellington Harbour in January 2023 with 854 passengers on board when it lost power. KiwiRail Council leaders on both sides of Cook Strait say lives could be put at risk due to its emergency tug being off-contract from this month. In November it was announced ... <a title="Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/relying-on-tug-boat-from-australia-risks-lives-council-leaders-say/" aria-label="Read more about Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A woman who helped her son and his wife buy a house has been offered $10,000 in compensation for the way the bank handled the dispute when the relationship went sour. The case went to the Banking Ombudsman, which published a case note last month. It said the woman wanted ... <a title="Buying a house with friends or family? Watch out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/buying-a-house-with-friends-or-family-watch-out/" aria-label="Read more about Buying a house with friends or family? Watch out">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai in court. RNZ / Marika Khabazi An Auckland man promised two people a better life, but instead kept them as slaves for several years, police said following his sentencing. Moeaia Tuai was on Thursday jailed for 16 years and four months for dealing in slaves, rape and numerous other ... <a title="Police praise bravery of Auckland slaver’s victims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/police-praise-bravery-of-auckland-slavers-victims/" aria-label="Read more about Police praise bravery of Auckland slaver’s victims">Read more</a>
