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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson cyclist George Bennett salutes as he wins the New Zealand Elite Road Cycling Championship near Cambridge, on Saturday. Russell Jones Veteran George Bennett has won his second men’s national road cycling championship near Cambridge, with a strong attacking ride. The 35-year-old Nelson cyclist with an impressive international CV was in ... <a title="Gutsy solo attack wins George Bennett the national road cycling title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/gutsy-solo-attack-wins-george-bennett-the-national-road-cycling-title/" aria-label="Read more about Gutsy solo attack wins George Bennett the national road cycling title">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pretoria Gordon / RNZ SH2 is closed in both directions near Kaitoke, north of Wellington, following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police said they were notified of the crash at about 4pm. It occurred at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road, between Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa. Emergency services are ... <a title="SH2 closed near Kaitoke after three-vehicle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/sh2-closed-near-kaitoke-after-three-vehicle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about SH2 closed near Kaitoke after three-vehicle crash">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Disruptions are creating disruptions and backlogs on two sections of major Auckland motorways – SH1 near Takanini and the northern motorway. SH1 near Takanini A crash creating a road hazard and the emergency services response blocked two southbound lanes on State Highway 1, before the ... <a title="Emergency responses, traffic jams for two sections of SH1 in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/emergency-responses-traffic-jams-for-two-sections-of-sh1-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency responses, traffic jams for two sections of SH1 in Auckland">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, [www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions No Stupid Questions], with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but – even better ... <a title="Isn’t there a better way to combat inflation than hiking interest rates? Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/isnt-there-a-better-way-to-combat-inflation-than-hiking-interest-rates-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about Isn’t there a better way to combat inflation than hiking interest rates? Ask Susan">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Far North Mayor Moko Tepania also chairs the Northland Maoyral Forum. Peter de Graaf/RNZ Northland’s four councils are presenting a shared vision, following the proposal for local government reform. Submissions on the Bills to replace the Resource Management Act close on Parliament’s website on 13 February. A consultation on the plan ... <a title="Northland councils team up on local government reform" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/northland-councils-team-up-on-local-government-reform/" aria-label="Read more about Northland councils team up on local government reform">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images / AFP US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has ripped into the US president, saying “f***k Donald Trump” in a social media clip, responding to a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes that was shared on Trump’s ... <a title="House Minority Leader Jefferies unleashes furious response to Trump ‘racist’ post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/house-minority-leader-jefferies-unleashes-furious-response-to-trump-racist-post/" aria-label="Read more about House Minority Leader Jefferies unleashes furious response to Trump ‘racist’ post">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand HMNZS Canterbury. Chris Weissenborn The navy vessel Canterbury will stop off in Tokelau to mark the centenary of New Zealand administration of the territory on 11 February. The multi-role ship is currently on a fuel stop in Samoa, as it begins ‘Operation Calypso’, focused on illegal fishing in the southwest Pacific. ... <a title="Navy vessel Canterbury stops in Tokelau to mark centenary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/navy-vessel-canterbury-stops-in-tokelau-to-mark-centenary/" aria-label="Read more about Navy vessel Canterbury stops in Tokelau to mark centenary">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The wrecked catamaran after the incident. Environment Canterbury Questions are being raised over delays in communication to passengers, after a tourist ferry ran aground in Akaroa Harbour last weekend. More than 40 people were rescued from the Black Cat Cruises catamaran, when it ran into difficulty at Nikau Palm Valley Bay. ... <a title="Questions raised over communication delay during Black Cat ferry grounding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/questions-raised-over-communication-delay-during-black-cat-ferry-grounding/" aria-label="Read more about Questions raised over communication delay during Black Cat ferry grounding">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister host a pet picnic at Parliament to mark the beginning of new ‘pet bond’ rules for renters, 1 December. RNZ/Craig McCulloch More than 1700 pet bonds have been lodged with Tenancy Services since a new system allowing landlords to charge an additional bond for pets came into force late last ... <a title="Pet bonds pass 1700 mark in first months of new system" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/pet-bonds-pass-1700-mark-in-first-months-of-new-system/" aria-label="Read more about Pet bonds pass 1700 mark in first months of new system">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlo Armiento of the Wellington Phoenix in action against Melbourne Victory. www.photosport.nz Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says some mistakes were “inexcusable” from his Wellington Phoenix in the 3-2 loss to Melbourne Victory. The Phoenix remain 10th on the standings and four points outside the top six with 10 matches remaining, ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix rue lapses in loss to Melbourne Victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/wellington-phoenix-rue-lapses-in-loss-to-melbourne-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix rue lapses in loss to Melbourne Victory">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ally Wollaston represents the FDJ United-Suez team. FDJ-Suez World Tour professional Ally Wollaston has continued her exceptional start to the year by clinching the New Zealand women’s road race title near Cambridge. Wollaston used her sprint prowess to kick clear of a group of seven that had broken clear early in ... <a title="Ally Wollaston sprints to emotional New Zealand road race title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/ally-wollaston-sprints-to-emotional-new-zealand-road-race-title/" aria-label="Read more about Ally Wollaston sprints to emotional New Zealand road race title">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Rachael Horner of the Bioeconomy Science Institute was tasked with counting the tiny whitefly eggs Craig Robertson / Bioeconomy Science Institute In orchards and glasshouses around the motu growers make use of integrated pest management – a series of tools to minimise the impact of pest insects. These can include ... <a title="Country Life: Good vibes in the greenhouse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/country-life-good-vibes-in-the-greenhouse/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Good vibes in the greenhouse">Read more</a>
