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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Just under 35,000 students received some form of financial assistance under the student allowance scheme in the first quarter of last year. File photo. Tri Wiranto/Unsplash International student Huda Jamali says studying in Palmerston North is a bit cheaper than in other parts of the country – but she was still ... <a title="Being a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/being-a-student-is-pricier-than-ever-does-it-pay-off/" aria-label="Read more about Being a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
While the world has focused on the atrocities in Gaza, Israel continues its support of illegal settlements, hostility and apartheid in the West Bank. Asia-Pacific specialist journalist Ben Bohane reports from Bethlehem for Michael West Media. SPECIAL REPORT: By Ben Bohane We are no more than 5 minutes out of Bethlehem on a crisp December ... <a title="Beyond Gaza, Israel pushes to occupy more of the West Bank" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/beyond-gaza-israel-pushes-to-occupy-more-of-the-west-bank/" aria-label="Read more about Beyond Gaza, Israel pushes to occupy more of the West Bank">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
OBITUARY: By David Robie Roger Norman Fowler: 12 September 1948 – 21 February 2026 Roger Fowler, an activist legend of social justice solidarity movements from Bastion Point to resisting apartheid and racist rugby tours and freedom for Palestine, has died after a long illness. He was 77. Described by some as a “true Tāne Toa”, ... <a title="Roger Fowler, a legend of the Aotearoa solidarity movement, dies at 77" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/roger-fowler-a-legend-of-the-aotearoa-solidarity-movement-dies-at-77/" aria-label="Read more about Roger Fowler, a legend of the Aotearoa solidarity movement, dies at 77">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Doug Allan has travelled the world filming wildlife, often with legendary nature documentarian Sir David Attenborough. When the crew is observing a fight between predator and prey, he says, every effort is made to let nature take its course. “It might be the best ending in the world for the animal ... <a title="Filming animals fight: ‘You are there as a privileged observer’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/filming-animals-fight-you-are-there-as-a-privileged-observer/" aria-label="Read more about Filming animals fight: ‘You are there as a privileged observer’">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
SPECIAL REPORT: By Coco Lance, RNZ Pacific digital journalist Last week, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said Aotearoa’s immigration settings were “no way to treat our Pacific cousins”. “All Pacific people want is a fair go, equivalent to what other nations are getting, and they’re not getting it,” he said outside Parliament. While Peters’ ... <a title="Climate-related migration: Is New Zealand living up to the ‘Pacific family’ rhetoric?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/climate-related-migration-is-new-zealand-living-up-to-the-pacific-family-rhetoric/" aria-label="Read more about Climate-related migration: Is New Zealand living up to the ‘Pacific family’ rhetoric?">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed it will give police powers to issue move-on notices. Nick Monro The government insists move-on orders are just one tool in the toolkit, as it seeks to curb anti-social behaviour and rough sleeping in city and town centres across New Zealand. Opposition parties have slammed the proposal, ... <a title="Government defends homeless move on orders as opposition slams them for being ‘cruel’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/government-defends-homeless-move-on-orders-as-opposition-slams-them-for-being-cruel/" aria-label="Read more about Government defends homeless move on orders as opposition slams them for being ‘cruel’">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ten-year-old Riwi was last seen on the morning of Saturday 21 February. Supplied / NZ Police A 10-year-old boy who went missing yesterday has been found. Northland police were concerned for the welfare of a 10-year-old Whangārei boy who had been missing for more than a day. The boy was last ... <a title="Ten year old boy found after being reported missing in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/ten-year-old-boy-found-after-being-reported-missing-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Ten year old boy found after being reported missing in Northland">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Evans Pass Road is currently closed however police said traffic management is being arranged. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in Sumner has resulted in serious injuries and road closures. Emergency services responded to reports of the crash near the intersection of Sumnervale Drive ... <a title="Serious injuries after crash involving a car and cyclist in Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/serious-injuries-after-crash-involving-a-car-and-cyclist-in-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Serious injuries after crash involving a car and cyclist in Canterbury">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A teacher who was experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder accessed pornography at school, swore at students and made inappropriate comments to other staff members. The man had only been teaching in New Zealand for a week, and had told the school about his condition, but had little support and ... <a title="Tribunal finds teacher who had manic episode at school guilty of serious misconduct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/tribunal-finds-teacher-who-had-manic-episode-at-school-guilty-of-serious-misconduct/" aria-label="Read more about Tribunal finds teacher who had manic episode at school guilty of serious misconduct">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ten-year-old Riwi was last seen on the morning of Saturday 21 February. Supplied / NZ Police Northland police are concerned for the welfare of a 10-year-old Whangārei boy who has been missing for more than a day. Ten-year-old Riwi was last seen as his home in the suburb of Kensington yesterday ... <a title="Ten year old boy reported missing in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/ten-year-old-boy-reported-missing-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Ten year old boy reported missing in Northland">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Henry Cooke in The Post last week analysing responses to the free trade agreement with India. The Post A recent European industry summit at a chateau in Belgium wasn’t expected to make headlines. But when British boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe complained to Sky News UK about “huge levels of immigrants coming ... <a title="Mediawatch: Immigration amping up in election year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/mediawatch-immigration-amping-up-in-election-year/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Immigration amping up in election year">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders is tackled by Charlie Cale and Rob Valetini of the Brumbies during their Super Rugby Pacific match at the Apollo Projects Stadium. PhotoSport / John Davidson The Crusaders have gone down 50-24 to the Brumbies in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at Apollo Projects Stadium in ... <a title="Super Rugby: Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/super-rugby-crusaders-crushed-by-brumbies-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby: Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch">Read more</a>
