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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand St Kevin’s College in Oamaru. St Kevin’s College / Supplied Three boys have been stood down from an Oamaru high school while police investigate a serious bullying incident at the school’s hostel. St Kevin’s College says it is supporting the victim’s family. In a statement, principal Jo Walshe says the incident ... <a title="St Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/st-kevins-college-pupils-stood-down-as-police-probe-report-of-serious-bullying/" aria-label="Read more about St Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside OpenStar Technologies’ fusion reactor near Wellington. OpenStar Technologies A Wellington-based fusion energy company says funding is in place to build a new research facility with the potential to put Aotearoa at the forefront of clean energy development. OpenStar Technologies has secured a $35 million commitment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund ... <a title="Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/wellington-company-secures-funding-for-clean-fusion-power-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruby Star Andrews (R) on the podium at a Freeski Slopestyle World Cup. FIS Park & Pipe Freeskiers Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews are thrilled to have just made it to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Ball was a late addition to the New Zealand team and Andrews seriously wondered ... <a title="Making Winter Olympics a victory for two NZ debutants Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/making-winter-olympics-a-victory-for-two-nz-debutants-lucas-ball-and-ruby-star-andrews/" aria-label="Read more about Making Winter Olympics a victory for two NZ debutants Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The sensors are flushable, battery-free and no bigger than a cigarette lighter. Supplied Auckland’s beachgoers well know the frustration of being told to keep out of the water after heavy rain due to wastewater overflow, but researchers at Auckland University have been piloting flushable sensors designed to detect underground sewer faults. ... <a title="How flushable sensors could be used to help clean up Auckland’s beaches" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/how-flushable-sensors-could-be-used-to-help-clean-up-aucklands-beaches/" aria-label="Read more about How flushable sensors could be used to help clean up Auckland’s beaches">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Water’s Moa Point treatment plant (file photo). Wellington Water Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant has been shut down and staff evacuated from the site, with an equipment failure causing multiple floors and key areas of the plant to be inundated with water. “This is a serious situation, and we anticipate ... <a title="Wellington’s Moa Point Wastewater Plant shuts down as floors flood, staff evacuate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/wellingtons-moa-point-wastewater-plant-shuts-down-as-floors-flood-staff-evacuate/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s Moa Point Wastewater Plant shuts down as floors flood, staff evacuate">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. A spokesperson said cordons were in place along Ulster Street and Abbotsford Street in the suburb of Whitiora. The spokesperson said they ... <a title="Hotel closed off, cordons in place as police respond to ‘incident’ in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/hotel-closed-off-cordons-in-place-as-police-respond-to-incident-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Hotel closed off, cordons in place as police respond to ‘incident’ in Hamilton">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand With samples taken from patients, Dr Hossein Jahedi is building a collection of tiny, fleshy lumps of cancer. Supplied / University of Auckland A project at the cutting edge of cancer research hopes to build a collection of tiny lab-grown tumours at the University of Auckland. Smaller than a grain of ... <a title="‘Excitement’ over potential for testing cancer drugs on lab-grown tumours at Auckland Uni" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/excitement-over-potential-for-testing-cancer-drugs-on-lab-grown-tumours-at-auckland-uni/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Excitement’ over potential for testing cancer drugs on lab-grown tumours at Auckland Uni">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fog blankets Wellington harbour on 31 March 2022. RNZ / Rob Dixon Wellington Airport says about 60 flights were cancelled on Tuesday due to fog in the capital. It said there could be some disruption on Wednesday as a result, so passengers should check with their airline. Jetstar said none of ... <a title="More disruption possible after 60 flights at Wellington Airport cancelled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/more-disruption-possible-after-60-flights-at-wellington-airport-cancelled/" aria-label="Read more about More disruption possible after 60 flights at Wellington Airport cancelled">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The company is a key supplier to A2 Milk. Synlait/supplied Dairy company Synlait is forecasting a hefty half-year loss as its recovery takes longer than hoped. The company has forecast a net loss after tax of between $77 million-$82m for the six months ended January. The company – a key supplier ... <a title="Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/synlaits-comeback-delayed-as-costs-stay-high/" aria-label="Read more about Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand spent $6.7 million over the last six years on the project which aimed to connect at least 4000 households to electricity. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The New Zealand government says it hopes an electrification aid project that was halted in Papua New Guinea can still be completed if security ... <a title="NZ holds out hope for halted Papua New Guinea electrification project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/nz-holds-out-hope-for-halted-papua-new-guinea-electrification-project/" aria-label="Read more about NZ holds out hope for halted Papua New Guinea electrification project">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Unemployment rises to 10 year high of 5.4 percent 15,000 jobs added in quarter, but workforce and job hunters grow Underutilisation rate steady at five year high of 13 pct Youth unemployment rises, more woman in the labour force Annual wage growth slows to near five year low of 2 ... <a title="Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/unemployment-rate-highest-in-a-decade-as-it-rises-to-5-4/" aria-label="Read more about Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police and relatives are concerned for Kevin Belling. Supplied / NZ Police Police have deployed drones and foot patrols in the search for an Invercargill farmer who has been missing for nearly four weeks. Kevin Belling, 62, was last seen on his Motu Rimu farm on 9 January and reported missing ... <a title="Police using drones in search for Kevin Belling in Southland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/police-using-drones-in-search-for-kevin-belling-in-southland/" aria-label="Read more about Police using drones in search for Kevin Belling in Southland">Read more</a>
