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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been shut down and staff evacuated from the site, after an equipment failure flooded multiple floors. Untreated wastewater is being discharged into the sea and that may continue for some time, Wellington Water chief executive Pat Dougherty said. “This is a serious situation and ... <a title="Wellington’s Ma Point Wastewater Plant shuts down as floors flood, staff evacuate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/wellingtons-ma-point-wastewater-plant-shuts-down-as-floors-flood-staff-evacuate/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s Ma Point Wastewater Plant shuts down as floors flood, staff evacuate">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The adult pūteketeke didn’t see the danger as they don’t perceive ducks as a threat, DOC says. Supplied / Department of Conservation Three murderous mallards have been euthanised after preying on pūteketeke chicks in Canterbury’s Mackenzie basin. Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers were shocked when a person sent in photos of ... <a title="Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing freshly hatched native chicks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/ducks-euthanised-after-found-hunting-and-killing-freshly-hatched-native-chicks/" aria-label="Read more about Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing freshly hatched native chicks">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix player Pia Vlok has been called up to the Football Ferns for the first time. photosport Fresh from scoring Wellington Phoenix’s first hattrick in the A-League Women, Pia Vlok will make her senior debut with the Football Ferns as the team begins the qualification process for the FIFA Women’s ... <a title="Football Ferns bring in new faces for World Cup qualifiers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/football-ferns-bring-in-new-faces-for-world-cup-qualifiers/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns bring in new faces for World Cup qualifiers">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dane Coles PhotoSport NZ Rugby (NZR) has confirmed today that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach. NZR had previously announced the five-person panel would include Board Chair David Kirk, 132-test All Black Keven Mealamu, interim CEO Steve Lancaster and former ... <a title="Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/dane-coles-confirmed-as-missing-piece-in-all-black-coach-appointment-panel/" aria-label="Read more about Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cordon is in place on Ulster Street in Hamilton. Libby Kirkby-McLeod A person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition as police swarm a Hamilton street and close off a hotel. A motel staff member inside the cordon along Ulster Street and Abbotsford Street in the suburb of ... <a title="Person critical, hotel cordoned off after gunfire in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/person-critical-hotel-cordoned-off-after-gunfire-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Person critical, hotel cordoned off after gunfire in Hamilton">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Plymouth mayor Max Brough previously said the removal or modification of the cycleway would be one of his first jobs. ROBIN MARTIN / RNZ The mayor of New Plymouth has revealed low-profile rubber lane dividers will replace the city’s controversial concrete cycleway separators – nicknamed Tim Tams due to their ... <a title="New Plymouth cycleway: ‘Mallowpuff’ lane dividers to replace controversial ‘Tim Tams’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/new-plymouth-cycleway-mallowpuff-lane-dividers-to-replace-controversial-tim-tams/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth cycleway: ‘Mallowpuff’ lane dividers to replace controversial ‘Tim Tams’">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three men have been sentenced to the life in prison for the murder of West Auckland teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair nearly three years ago. Supplied / NZ Police Three men linked to the Head Hunters gang have been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a West Auckland teenager nearly three years ... <a title="Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/three-men-linked-to-head-hunters-gang-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder/" aria-label="Read more about Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand GeoNet A moderate earthquake has struck in the upper South Island. The 4.4 magnitude quake was at a depth of 9km and 15km east of Seddon. More than 1500 people had reported feeling the quake shortly after it struck. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our ... <a title="Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/shallow-4-4-earthquake-rattles-lower-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In the past 12 months, seed oils have become a divisive topic, with online claims they are “toxic”, “inflammatory”, and cause chronic health conditions. When United States secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr announced the new US dietary guidelines on 7 January, he promised to “evangelise real ... <a title="Avoiding seed oils is an online trend, but are they as bad as some would have you believe?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/avoiding-seed-oils-is-an-online-trend-but-are-they-as-bad-as-some-would-have-you-believe/" aria-label="Read more about Avoiding seed oils is an online trend, but are they as bad as some would have you believe?">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the main roads between Christchurch and Sumner is closed following reports of rocks falling the hill above. Main Road and the adjacent footpath have been closed near Shag Rock Reserve. Police, Fire and Emergency, and Christchurch City Council staff are in the area. A council spokesperson said crews are ... <a title="Reports of fallen rocks closes main road between Christchurch and Sumner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/reports-of-fallen-rocks-closes-main-road-between-christchurch-and-sumner/" aria-label="Read more about Reports of fallen rocks closes main road between Christchurch and Sumner">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council supplied pictures and video of work to remove rot from inside its filters on 10 June 2022. Christchurch City Council Bromley community leader Jackie Simons has made an emotional plea for more help to be provided to those affected ... <a title="‘In crisis every day’: Help needed for community affected by foul-smelling sewage plant" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/in-crisis-every-day-help-needed-for-community-affected-by-foul-smelling-sewage-plant/" aria-label="Read more about ‘In crisis every day’: Help needed for community affected by foul-smelling sewage plant">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cordon is in place on Ulster Street in Hamilton. Libby Kirkby-McLeod Police have cordoned off streets in Hamilton and the entrance to a hotel has been taped off after reports of gunfire. A motel staff member inside the cordon says they heard gunshots about 10am on Wednesday. A police spokesperson ... <a title="Hotel closed off, police cordons in place after gunfire in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/hotel-closed-off-police-cordons-in-place-after-gunfire-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Hotel closed off, police cordons in place after gunfire in Hamilton">Read more</a>
