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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Westshore Beach, Napier Police are investigating the “water-related” death of a five-year-old boy in Napier, after recovering his body early Friday morning. The boy went missing around the Westshore area between 6pm and 8.30pm on Thursday. Police were notified that a body was seen in the water off The Esplanade, Westshore, ... <a title="Police launch investigation into ‘water-related’ Napier death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/police-launch-investigation-into-water-related-napier-death/" aria-label="Read more about Police launch investigation into ‘water-related’ Napier death">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand At Waitangi, Papamīharo stands out as an intentional space. Coco Lance / RNZ Pacific At Waitangi, Papamīharo stands out as an intentional space. The colourful, immersive tent has invited mokopuna, rangatahi and whānau to slow down, reconnect and “simply be”. Creating room for play, imagination and rest, grounded in the principles ... <a title="‘Our kids are the atua of the space’: Papamīharo creates space for taitamariki at Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/our-kids-are-the-atua-of-the-space-papamiharo-creates-space-for-taitamariki-at-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Our kids are the atua of the space’: Papamīharo creates space for taitamariki at Waitangi">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A man’s attempt to flee police by setting sail quickly failed when he came across a police catamaran operating nearby. Police said at about 8.30am Friday, officers told a 27-year-old Porirua man at the Mana Twin Bridges public boat ramp he was under arrest for ... <a title="Quick getaway sinks fast as fleeing boatie runs into police catamaran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/quick-getaway-sinks-fast-as-fleeing-boatie-runs-into-police-catamaran/" aria-label="Read more about Quick getaway sinks fast as fleeing boatie runs into police catamaran">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An Aboriginal group say being present at Waitangi is about strengthening ties between Indigenous nations. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ A group of Aboriginal manuhiri (visitors) say they have travelled across the Tasman to stand alongside Māori at Waitangi, drawing on shared experiences as Indigenous peoples navigating the impacts of government policy ... <a title="Aboriginal group stands in solidarity with Māori at Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/aboriginal-group-stands-in-solidarity-with-maori-at-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about Aboriginal group stands in solidarity with Māori at Waitangi">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sewage can be seen on Wellington’s South Coast after a leak from the Moa Point wastewater plant. Kate Taptiklis Wellington Water says screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on the South Coast. On Wednesday the Moa Point ... <a title="Wellington’s sewage diverted away from shore, out to Cook Strait" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/wellingtons-sewage-diverted-away-from-shore-out-to-cook-strait/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s sewage diverted away from shore, out to Cook Strait">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Lyon Farrell reacts after competing in the snowboard men’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno. AFP New Zealand’s Lyon Farrell competes in the snowboard men’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno. ... <a title="Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/flying-start-all-three-nz-snowboarders-through-to-olympic-big-air-final/" aria-label="Read more about Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air final">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Waitangi Day celebrations are ongoing, starting with a dawn service which included a rowdy reception for the deputy prime minister and a waka flotilla and poewrful haka. Follow coverage on our live blog below. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to ... <a title="Watch live: Waitangi Day celebrations continue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/watch-live-waitangi-day-celebrations-continue/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Waitangi Day celebrations continue">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sewage can be seen on Wellington’s South Coast after a leak from the Moa Point wastewater plant. Kate Taptiklis Wellington Water says screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on the South Coast. On Wednesday the Moa Point ... <a title="Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/screened-wastewater-now-being-discharged-straight-into-cook-strait/" aria-label="Read more about Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tai Webster of the Breakers is challenged by John Brown of the South East Melbourne Phoenix. photosport The New Zealand Breakers have been left with a mountain to climb to reach the NBL playoffs after being outplayed on their home court 114-83 by the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Missing a number ... <a title="Basketball: Undermanned Breakers beaten by Phoenix in playoff blow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/basketball-undermanned-breakers-beaten-by-phoenix-in-playoff-blow/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Undermanned Breakers beaten by Phoenix in playoff blow">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [repuv] By Julien Mivielle and Laurent Thomet, AFP Methane levels rose at a record pace in the wake of the pandemic, research has found. 123RF In an ironic twist, lower air pollution during Covid lockdowns fuelled an unprecedented surge in the powerful greenhouse gas methane in the early 2020s, a study ... <a title="Lower pollution during Covid boosted methane: study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/lower-pollution-during-covid-boosted-methane-study/" aria-label="Read more about Lower pollution during Covid boosted methane: study">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Celebrations have begun at Waitangi Day, starting with a dawn service which included a rowdy reception for the deputy prime minister. Follow coverage on our live blog below. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. – Published ... <a title="Watch live: Waitangi Day celebrations continue, as waka hit the water" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/watch-live-waitangi-day-celebrations-continue-as-waka-hit-the-water/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Waitangi Day celebrations continue, as waka hit the water">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A pedestrian died in Ōtara after being hit by a vehicle. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on a northbound lane of the Southern Motorway at Ōtara early on Friday morning. Emergency services were called about 12.30am on Friday, between the Te Irirangi Drive ... <a title="Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Ōtara" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-in-otara/" aria-label="Read more about Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Ōtara">Read more</a>
