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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ka Lāhui Hawai’i, a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) group travelled to Waitangi to stand in solidarity with Māori in a call to protect and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Supplied / Ka Lāhui Hawai’i Ka Lāhui Hawai’i, a Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) group are standing in solidarity with Māori in what ... <a title="Native Hawaiian delegation travel to Waitangi to stand in solidarity with Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/native-hawaiian-delegation-travel-to-waitangi-to-stand-in-solidarity-with-maori/" aria-label="Read more about Native Hawaiian delegation travel to Waitangi to stand in solidarity with Māori">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Serial rapist Malcom Rewa. POOL Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has admitted to sexually attacking another woman. Rewa is serving a life sentence in prison after being found guilty of the 1992 murder of Papatoetoe woman Susan Burdett in 2019. He was already serving a sentence of preventive detention with a minimum ... <a title="Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits to sexually attacking another woman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/serial-rapist-malcolm-rewa-admits-to-sexually-attacking-another-woman/" aria-label="Read more about Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits to sexually attacking another woman">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The SFO announced on Wednesday they had filed charges in the Auckland District Court against Alexander Breingan (file image). RNZ / Liu Chen The Serious Fraud Office has filed more than 30 charges against a television producer in relation to more than $4.3 million in government-funded rebates and $10m in lending. ... <a title="Television producer Alexander Breingan facing 33 charges brought by Serious Fraud Office" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/television-producer-alexander-breingan-facing-33-charges-brought-by-serious-fraud-office/" aria-label="Read more about Television producer Alexander Breingan facing 33 charges brought by Serious Fraud Office">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Public health services throughout the country managed 48 cases and more than 7500 contacts, Health NZ said. Supplied/ US CDC The measles outbreak, which started in September, is officially over, with 42 days since the last confirmed connected case – but risk from the virus remains. Health NZ’s National Public Health ... <a title="Measles outbreak officially over but risk remains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/measles-outbreak-officially-over-but-risk-remains/" aria-label="Read more about Measles outbreak officially over but risk remains">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones is questioning the circumstances behind Labour MP Peeni Henare’s shock resignation, believing the whole story is not being told. On Tuesday, Henare announced he was calling time on his 12-year Parliamentary career, citing ... <a title="New Zealand First’s Shane Jones questions circumstances behind Labour MP Peeni Henare’s shock resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/new-zealand-firsts-shane-jones-questions-circumstances-behind-labour-mp-peeni-henares-shock-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand First’s Shane Jones questions circumstances behind Labour MP Peeni Henare’s shock resignation">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Running tough trails, cycling rough roads and paddling wild waterways. After a stint of 2am training sessions (so she could get home to her kids before breakfast) Krys Connolly crossed the Coast to Coast finish line. This was back in 2006. Krys Connolly has been involved in the Coast to Coast ... <a title="Endurance events are booming, but why?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/endurance-events-are-booming-but-why/" aria-label="Read more about Endurance events are booming, but why?">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="Fog cancels 60 flights at Wellington Airport, more possible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/fog-cancels-60-flights-at-wellington-airport-more-possible/" aria-label="Read more about Fog cancels 60 flights at Wellington Airport, more possible">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The National Iwi Chairs Forum, representing more than 70 iwi, are meeting at Waitangi this week to set priorities for the year ahead. Supplied / National Iwi Chairs Forum Climate change is a key focus for iwi leaders gathering at Waitangi this week, as coastal communities across the North Island recover ... <a title="Climate change a priority for iwi leaders at Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/climate-change-a-priority-for-iwi-leaders-at-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about Climate change a priority for iwi leaders at Waitangi">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Six people died after a section of the maunga collapsed into a campground. Nick Monro The head of a Mount Maunganui business association says local shops are trying to return to normal after the fatal Mauao landslide. Six people died after a section of the maunga collapsed into a campground. Mount ... <a title="‘Significant financial implications’ for Mount businesses after deadly landslide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/significant-financial-implications-for-mount-businesses-after-deadly-landslide/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Significant financial implications’ for Mount businesses after deadly landslide">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Last year more than 38,000 hardship payments were granted to help parents with school expenses. Unsplash / Curated Lifestyle The School Boards Association says school boards should try to lower the cost of uniforms, if it is what parents want. Last year, more than 38,000 hardship payments were granted to help ... <a title="School Boards Association says school boards should lower uniform costs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/school-boards-association-says-school-boards-should-lower-uniform-costs/" aria-label="Read more about School Boards Association says school boards should lower uniform costs">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand will outsource more functions in a measure aimed at reducing its cost base. SUPPLIED Around 270 jobs head office jobs will go from the Warehouse, and more functions will be outsourced, in a measure aimed at reducing its cost base. Chief Executive Mark Stirton said the company’s cost base was unsustainable ... <a title="270 head office jobs to go as The Warehouse restructures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/270-head-office-jobs-to-go-as-the-warehouse-restructures/" aria-label="Read more about 270 head office jobs to go as The Warehouse restructures">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps bowler Lockie Ferguson. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps are set to have a full contingent to choose from as they wrap up final preparations for the T20 World Cup in India. Batter Finn Allen has joined the squad following his stint in the ... <a title="Black Caps have full squad to pick from as T20 World Cup approaches" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/black-caps-have-full-squad-to-pick-from-as-t20-world-cup-approaches/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps have full squad to pick from as T20 World Cup approaches">Read more</a>
