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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. SUPPLIED Firefighters are set to return to the scene of a large fire at Taupō’s biggest school. Crews have contained the blaze at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College that broke out on Sunday afternoon. It’s left a teaching block significantly damaged. The school will be closed today. ... <a title="Taupō’s biggest school closed after large fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/taupos-biggest-school-closed-after-large-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Taupō’s biggest school closed after large fire">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There is hope that more GPs will come on board to train in ADHD diagnosis. 123RF Fewer doctors than you might think are offering ADHD diagnosis and prescription services, despite rule changes at the start of the month. There are hopes more will come on board, but for now, industry leaders ... <a title="Few doctors offering ADHD diagnosis despite rule changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/few-doctors-offering-adhd-diagnosis-despite-rule-changes/" aria-label="Read more about Few doctors offering ADHD diagnosis despite rule changes">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Koura Bitcoin was one of the poorest performers in the latest KiwiSaver survey. Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP Falling Bitcoin prices have dragged the performance of Koura’s Bitcoin KiwiSaver fund to the bottom of the table. Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which shows that over the ... <a title="Falling Bitcoin pulls KiwiSaver fund to bottom of the table" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/falling-bitcoin-pulls-kiwisaver-fund-to-bottom-of-the-table/" aria-label="Read more about Falling Bitcoin pulls KiwiSaver fund to bottom of the table">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders spend millions of dollars a year on subscription services, including ones they no longer use. Unsplash/ Vitaly Gariev When Kate subscribed to an overseas news website, she did not realise how difficult it would be to cancel. “It was nightmarish … to the point where I won’t even look ... <a title="Here’s what you need to know to avoid multi-million-dollar subscription traps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/heres-what-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-multi-million-dollar-subscription-traps/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s what you need to know to avoid multi-million-dollar subscription traps">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Dongohue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ A priest admitted sexual abuse to leaders of his religious order nearly 20 years before he would be convicted of sexually abusing four boys, RNZ can reveal. However, at the time in 2007, he was unable to ... <a title="Priest admitted sexual abuse nearly 20 years ago, church sent him overseas without notifying police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/priest-admitted-sexual-abuse-nearly-20-years-ago-church-sent-him-overseas-without-notifying-police/" aria-label="Read more about Priest admitted sexual abuse nearly 20 years ago, church sent him overseas without notifying police">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Court of Appeal will this week consider an application by the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial. Australian Brenton ... <a title="Court to consider Christchurch terrorist’s appeal application" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/court-to-consider-christchurch-terrorists-appeal-application/" aria-label="Read more about Court to consider Christchurch terrorist’s appeal application">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket acton, as the Black Caps take on Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for their first match of the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan have set a target of 183 and it is now the Black Caps at bat. The 10th edition of the ICC T20 Cricket ... <a title="T20 cricket World Cup: New Zealand Black Caps defeat Afghanistan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/t20-cricket-world-cup-new-zealand-black-caps-defeat-afghanistan/" aria-label="Read more about T20 cricket World Cup: New Zealand Black Caps defeat Afghanistan">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Zoe Hobbs shows her rivals a clean pair of heels over the sprints at the Douglas International. David Rowland/Photosport Kiwi speedster Zoe Hobbs has shown her readiness for a full international programme, cracking the still respectable 11-second mark over 100m at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland. Running with the ... <a title="Speedsters Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton qualify for world indoor championships at Douglas International" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/speedsters-zoe-hobbs-tiaan-whelpton-qualify-for-world-indoor-championships-at-douglas-international/" aria-label="Read more about Speedsters Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton qualify for world indoor championships at Douglas International">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Action during the singles tennis match between Anton Shepp of New Zealand and Mirza Basic of Bosnia & Herzegovina at the David Cup match in Whangarei. Michael Bradley/Tennis NZ New Zealand have advanced to the next round of tennis’ Davis Cup with a remarkable victory in their tie against Bosnia and ... <a title="Tennis: NZ advances in Davis Cup after felling Bosnia and Herzegovina" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/tennis-nz-advances-in-davis-cup-after-felling-bosnia-and-herzegovina/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: NZ advances in Davis Cup after felling Bosnia and Herzegovina">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Green Party’s relatively new Chief of Staff, former MP Kevin Hague. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Few political staff roles are more crucial than a party’s chief of staff. While television and film depictions of the role in shows like House of Cards and The West Wing have helped cement the ... <a title="From caucus to admin: Kevin Hague on his new role" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/from-caucus-to-admin-kevin-hague-on-his-new-role/" aria-label="Read more about From caucus to admin: Kevin Hague on his new role">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket acton, as the Black Caps take on Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for their first match of the T20 World Cup. The 10th edition of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup runs from 7 February to 8 March. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a ... <a title="T20 cricket World Cup live: New Zealand Black Caps v Afghanistan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/t20-cricket-world-cup-live-new-zealand-black-caps-v-afghanistan/" aria-label="Read more about T20 cricket World Cup live: New Zealand Black Caps v Afghanistan">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended the popular festival despite cancellation of water-based activities. Krystal Gibbens/RNZ The cancellation of water-based activities at this year’s Island Bay Festival didn’t put too much of a dampener on the day. Thousands of people congregated at the festival which had to cancel one of its headline events, the Blessing ... <a title="Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/island-bay-festival-cancels-water-based-activities-due-to-sewage-spill-but-thousands-still-attend/" aria-label="Read more about Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend">Read more</a>
