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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leroy Carter scores a try for the All Blacks. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs until after next year’s World Cup. The winger and loose forward, who play for Bay of Plenty and Northland respectively, have re-committed to the ... <a title="All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker commit to NZ after World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/all-blacks-leroy-carter-and-simon-parker-commit-to-nz-after-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker commit to NZ after World Cup">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Waitematā Station. Dan Satherley / RNZ Auckland train services on both the Southern and Western lines are being restored after a fault was found between Waitematā and Newmarket. The Parnell rail tunnel was closed overnight after deficient track repairs were carried out over Waitangi Weekend. Auckland Transport said the fault ... <a title="Auckland rail fault fixed, Western and Southern line trains operating as normal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/auckland-rail-fault-fixed-western-and-southern-line-trains-operating-as-normal/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland rail fault fixed, Western and Southern line trains operating as normal">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An unidentified Northland couple noticed cracks and movement around their home near Whangārei in 2018. Calvin Samuel A Northland couple denied Earthquake Commission (EQC) cover for their landslip-damaged home finally got a payout after bringing in their own expert three years later. Even so, they came close to losing out entirely ... <a title="Northland couple finally sees EQC landslide damage payout three years after claim" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/northland-couple-finally-sees-eqc-landslide-damage-payout-three-years-after-claim/" aria-label="Read more about Northland couple finally sees EQC landslide damage payout three years after claim">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Olympics feature Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling and Japan is famous for sumo – but in South Taranaki it is schwingen that rules supreme. Dozens of competitors clad in special canvas hosen have been grappling for New Zealand’s default national title at the Taranaki Swiss Picnic in Kaponga. Schwingen – derived ... <a title="Taranaki locals get to grips with Swiss wrestling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/taranaki-locals-get-to-grips-with-swiss-wrestling/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki locals get to grips with Swiss wrestling">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Rhapzody. Supplied / Bioeconomy Science Institute Along the banks of the Wangapeka River in Tasman, a new hop variety named after the grower’s love of beer and music is being commercially released after more than a decade of research and development. The Bioeconomy Science Institute and the country’s biggest hop ... <a title="NZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial block" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/nz-rhapzody-the-new-hop-off-the-trial-block/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial block">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leroy Carter scores a try for the All Blacks. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs until after next year’s World Cup. The winger and loose forward, who play for Bay of Plenty and Northland respectively, have re-committed to the ... <a title="All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker commit to NZ to after next World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/all-blacks-leroy-carter-and-simon-parker-commit-to-nz-to-after-next-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker commit to NZ to after next World Cup">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The main banks all offer low-or no-interest loan options for people who want to invest in solar power for their homes, often by extending an existing home loan. Fabian Rieger / 123RF Thousands of New Zealanders have borrowed from their banks to put solar power systems on their houses, but advocates ... <a title="Households jumping on solar power – but what if you don’t have a home loan?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/households-jumping-on-solar-power-but-what-if-you-dont-have-a-home-loan/" aria-label="Read more about Households jumping on solar power – but what if you don’t have a home loan?">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers studying the Dutch government’s banned the sale and purchase of traditional lotteries in 1905 found that overall, people who were less wealthy put more money into lottery bonds, while wealthy individuals decreased their holdings. RNZ/Asia King A University of Auckland researcher says there may be a way to turn Lotto ... <a title="Is it time to ban traditional Lotto?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/is-it-time-to-ban-traditional-lotto/" aria-label="Read more about Is it time to ban traditional Lotto?">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Waitematā Station. Dan Satherley / RNZ Transport authorities are warning of delays for Auckland rail commuters on Tuesday morning, after KiwiRail discovered faulty track work carried out by contractors. Auckland’s Western and Southern line trains are running at a reduced schedule, with no trains between Waitematā and Newmarket. Chief metro ... <a title="Auckland rail commuters face disruption on Western and Southern line trains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/auckland-rail-commuters-face-disruption-on-western-and-southern-line-trains/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland rail commuters face disruption on Western and Southern line trains">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Electric vehicle sales have seen a decline, and one expert blames changes coming from Wellington. AFP The EV slowdown: How government decisions changed the road ahead. For a while there, electric vehicles felt inevitable in New Zealand, attracting a growing number of Kiwi drivers. The future, humming quietly along city and ... <a title="The EV slowdown: How government decisions changed the road ahead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/the-ev-slowdown-how-government-decisions-changed-the-road-ahead/" aria-label="Read more about The EV slowdown: How government decisions changed the road ahead">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Energy minister Simon Watts. RNZ/Mark Papalii The government wants taxpayers to pay for a new liquified natural gas import terminal, but is promising lower power prices will come as a result. It is estimated the new terminal, expected to be ready next year at the earliest, will save New Zealanders around ... <a title="New liquified natural gas terminal: ‘Vital’ or ‘bonkers’?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/new-liquified-natural-gas-terminal-vital-or-bonkers/" aria-label="Read more about New liquified natural gas terminal: ‘Vital’ or ‘bonkers’?">Read more</a>
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February 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Redshirting: delaying the start of formal schooling for (a child) by one year, typically to avoid a situation in which the child is among the youngest in their class. That’s the Oxford dictionary definition of a term you might have seen floating around social media recently. It stems from a sports ... <a title="School: Is redshirting best for your child?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/10/school-is-redshirting-best-for-your-child/" aria-label="Read more about School: Is redshirting best for your child?">Read more</a>
