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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister host a pet picnic at Parliament to mark the beginning of new ‘pet bond’ rules for renters, 1 December. RNZ/Craig McCulloch More than 1700 pet bonds have been lodged with Tenancy Services since a new system allowing landlords to charge an additional bond for pets came into force late last ... <a title="Pet bonds pass 1700 mark in first months of new system" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/pet-bonds-pass-1700-mark-in-first-months-of-new-system/" aria-label="Read more about Pet bonds pass 1700 mark in first months of new system">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlo Armiento of the Wellington Phoenix in action against Melbourne Victory. www.photosport.nz Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says some mistakes were “inexcusable” from his Wellington Phoenix in the 3-2 loss to Melbourne Victory. The Phoenix remain 10th on the standings and four points outside the top six with 10 matches remaining, ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix rue lapses in loss to Melbourne Victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/wellington-phoenix-rue-lapses-in-loss-to-melbourne-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix rue lapses in loss to Melbourne Victory">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ally Wollaston represents the FDJ United-Suez team. FDJ-Suez World Tour professional Ally Wollaston has continued her exceptional start to the year by clinching the New Zealand women’s road race title near Cambridge. Wollaston used her sprint prowess to kick clear of a group of seven that had broken clear early in ... <a title="Ally Wollaston sprints to emotional New Zealand road race title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/ally-wollaston-sprints-to-emotional-new-zealand-road-race-title/" aria-label="Read more about Ally Wollaston sprints to emotional New Zealand road race title">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Rachael Horner of the Bioeconomy Science Institute was tasked with counting the tiny whitefly eggs Craig Robertson / Bioeconomy Science Institute In orchards and glasshouses around the motu growers make use of integrated pest management – a series of tools to minimise the impact of pest insects. These can include ... <a title="Country Life: Good vibes in the greenhouse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/country-life-good-vibes-in-the-greenhouse/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Good vibes in the greenhouse">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stanley Waipouri was beaten to death in a probable homophobic attack at his Rangitīkei Street flat on 23 December 2006. SUPPLIED Teen murderer remains behind bars after parole hearing Ashley Arnopp said to be struggling with his attitude and relationships with others Parole Board says questions about grisly 2006 murder remain. ... <a title="Stanley Waipouri’s murderer Ashley Arnopp remains behind bars after parole hearing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/stanley-waipouris-murderer-ashley-arnopp-remains-behind-bars-after-parole-hearing/" aria-label="Read more about Stanley Waipouri’s murderer Ashley Arnopp remains behind bars after parole hearing">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kirsty Burrows winning pose for “Miss Pin Up” Kirsty Burrows/Kris Gallagher For as long as I’ve been around, the township of Burkes Pass has had a prominent place in my life. With a population of less than 100, it is the gateway to the Southern Lakes and Mackenzie Country. It is ... <a title="Country Life: A Bit of Route 66 on State Highway 8" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/country-life-a-bit-of-route-66-on-state-highway-8/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: A Bit of Route 66 on State Highway 8">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marty Supreme is a frenetic tale inspired by Marty Reisman, the charismatic American table tennis champion of the 1950s. Charged by Timothée Chalamet’s electric lead performance – alongside a stellar supporting cast (including Gwyneth Paltrow), and director Josh Safdie’s signature, anxiety-inducing aesthetic – the film captures a young man’s all-or-nothing quest ... <a title="Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/marty-supreme-is-sociopathic-in-his-pursuit-of-glory-why-do-we-want-him-to-win/" aria-label="Read more about Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win?">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Punt operator Tom Jones and dog Yoda. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life Near where the muddy green of the Tuapeka meets the turquoise blue of the Clutha River there once stood a “bustling settlement”. Back in the early days of Otago’s gold rush, Tuapeka Mouth – about 30 kilometres north-west of ... <a title="Country Life: Tuapeka Mouth Ferry celebrates 130 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/country-life-tuapeka-mouth-ferry-celebrates-130-years/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Tuapeka Mouth Ferry celebrates 130 years">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Team Ngā Pou Hāpai (flag bearers) snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (L) and freeski athlete Ben Barclay (R). Supplied / New Zealand Olympic Committee The Olympic Committee has named snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and freeski athlete Ben Barclay as New Zealand’s flagbearers at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The pair were formally ... <a title="Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Ben Barclay to bear NZ flag at 2026 Olympic Winter Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/zoi-sadowski-synnott-and-ben-barclay-to-bear-nz-flag-at-2026-olympic-winter-games/" aria-label="Read more about Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Ben Barclay to bear NZ flag at 2026 Olympic Winter Games">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Asif Shahzad, Reuters Security personnel and locals gather at a blast site inside a mosque in Islamabad on February 6, 2026. GHULAM RASOOL / AFP An attacker opened fire at the gates of a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday (all times local) before setting off a suicide bomb ... <a title="Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/suicide-bomber-kills-31-in-shiite-mosque-in-pakistans-capital/" aria-label="Read more about Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Northland leaders want local government to get more involved at Waitangi. RNZ/ Mark Papalii Pita Tipene is no stranger at Waitangi. He served on the Waitangi National Trust Board for almost a decade, only stepping down when he hit the board’s maximum term limit. Now as chairperson of the Northland Regional ... <a title="‘Too often people look to Wellington’ – Northland leaders want more local involvement at Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/too-often-people-look-to-wellington-northland-leaders-want-more-local-involvement-at-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Too often people look to Wellington’ – Northland leaders want more local involvement at Waitangi">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tank Test worker was hospitalised for nine weeks after several condemned, nine-kilogram gas bottles exploded and their forklift caught fire. SUPPLIED An explosion that put a forklift driver in hospital for nine weeks could have been avoided with basic safety controls, WorkSafe said. The worker was seriously burned when several ... <a title="WorkSafe says explosion that seriously burnt a forklift driver was avoidable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/worksafe-says-explosion-that-seriously-burnt-a-forklift-driver-was-avoidable/" aria-label="Read more about WorkSafe says explosion that seriously burnt a forklift driver was avoidable">Read more</a>
