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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the money was likely the proceeds of crime. (File photo) Unsplash People will be discouraged from doing the right thing if a Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling of their house do not get to keep any of the money, a court has heard. The ... <a title="Christchurch couple fight to keep more than $200k cash they found in the ceiling of their home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/christchurch-couple-fight-to-keep-more-than-200k-cash-they-found-in-the-ceiling-of-their-home/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch couple fight to keep more than $200k cash they found in the ceiling of their home">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wearing a cap with the word ‘Rates’ on it. (File photo) Supplied Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says the government is unqualified to lead the city’s economic recovery and should leave it to local council. The comments came as Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, ... <a title="Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says government ‘unqualified’ to lead city’s economic recovery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-says-government-unqualified-to-lead-citys-economic-recovery/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says government ‘unqualified’ to lead city’s economic recovery">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former St Bede’s College Friar Rowan Donoghue arrives at the Christchurch District Court for an appearance on January 28. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ A man who was sexually abused by a priest says he’s “appalled” police were not notified the priest had admitted abuse to leaders of his religious order nearly ... <a title="Man sexually abused by priest ‘appalled’ police weren’t notified by church" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/man-sexually-abused-by-priest-appalled-police-werent-notified-by-church/" aria-label="Read more about Man sexually abused by priest ‘appalled’ police weren’t notified by church">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Media Council has found that four complaints against RNZ did not have sufficient grounds to proceed. In the first, the chief executive of United Flower Growers, Pete Brown, complained about the article Auckland florists say industry ‘in shambles’, plagued by resentment, published on September 15, 2025. ... <a title="Media Council dismisses four complaints against RNZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/media-council-dismisses-four-complaints-against-rnz/" aria-label="Read more about Media Council dismisses four complaints against RNZ">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran RNZ / Marika Khabazi Former Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran is headed back to the US retail scene with a report that he will be the new chief executive of US retail giant Kroger. The Wall Street Journal reported he will ... <a title="Former Air NZ boss, Greg Foran to be CEO of US retail giant Kroger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/former-air-nz-boss-greg-foran-to-be-ceo-of-us-retail-giant-kroger/" aria-label="Read more about Former Air NZ boss, Greg Foran to be CEO of US retail giant Kroger">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A man who received a bone graft did not realise until four months later it had come from a deceased donor, a Health and Disability Commission report says. He was upset, saying it was against his cultural and religious beliefs. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Vanessa Caldwell said his doctor ... <a title="Doctor apologises after not telling patient bone graft came from dead donor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/doctor-apologises-after-not-telling-patient-bone-graft-came-from-dead-donor/" aria-label="Read more about Doctor apologises after not telling patient bone graft came from dead donor">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent More than 11,000 km separate the Northern Mariana Islands from Gaza and Israel. But the conflict has landed sharply on Saipan after the vandalism of a “Free Palestine” mural has sparked community anger, an arrest, and a wider debate over free speech, protest, and ... <a title="Outcry on Saipan after ‘Free Palestine’ mural vandalised – arrest made" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/outcry-on-saipan-after-free-palestine-mural-vandalised-arrest-made/" aria-label="Read more about Outcry on Saipan after ‘Free Palestine’ mural vandalised – arrest made">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Renee Holmes. www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes Poua have signed Black Ferns fullback Renee Holmes ahead of the Super Rugby Aupiki season. Holmes joins the Poua after two seasons with the Chiefs Manawa in what is a homecoming to the Hurricanes region for the Gisborne-born-and-raised fullback. “I’m super excited to be joining this ... <a title="Black Ferns star signs with Hurricanes for Super Rugby Aupiki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/black-ferns-star-signs-with-hurricanes-for-super-rugby-aupiki/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns star signs with Hurricanes for Super Rugby Aupiki">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said US President Donald Trump’s social media post was racist. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister says US President Donald Trump’s social media post – depicting his predecessor Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes – is racist. The AI-generated video ... <a title="PM Christopher Luxon says US president Donald Trump should apologise for ‘racist’ Obama post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/pm-christopher-luxon-says-us-president-donald-trump-should-apologise-for-racist-obama-post/" aria-label="Read more about PM Christopher Luxon says US president Donald Trump should apologise for ‘racist’ Obama post">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge William Hastings presiding over the trial of a senior Navy officer, for their conduct during an overseas operation in Fiji in 2023. RNZ/Lucy Xia A senior navy officer is facing a Court Martial over their behaviour during an operation in Fiji in March 2023, where they allegedly encouraged a junior ... <a title="Senior navy officer allegedly encouraged junior officer to kiss them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/senior-navy-officer-allegedly-encouraged-junior-officer-to-kiss-them/" aria-label="Read more about Senior navy officer allegedly encouraged junior officer to kiss them">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The driver and sole occupant of the truck died. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller The driver of a truck and trailer has been killed in a crash on a rural road in South Auckland’s Buckland. The crash happened on Logan Road in Buckland just after 7.30am on Monday, police said. ... <a title="One dead after crash involving truck and trailer in rural South Auckland’s Buckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/one-dead-after-crash-involving-truck-and-trailer-in-rural-south-aucklands-buckland/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after crash involving truck and trailer in rural South Auckland’s Buckland">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly twice as many new businesses were recieving investment last year. (File photo) Unsplash/ Declan Sun Early-stage angel investment in start-up businesses saw positive growth in the amount of capital invested last year, for the first time since 2021. Angel Association chief executive Bridget Unsworth said new deals attracted 8.6 percent ... <a title="Early-stage angel investment in start-up businesses grows for first time since 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/early-stage-angel-investment-in-start-up-businesses-grows-for-first-time-since-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Early-stage angel investment in start-up businesses grows for first time since 2021">Read more</a>
