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February 4, 2026
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor A court ruling in favour of Fiji’s dismissed anti-corruption chief has “embarrassed” Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, a New Zealand-based Fiji politics academic says. University of Canterbury distinguished professor Steven Ratuva told RNZ Pacific Waves that while the Fiji High Court decision on Barbara Malimali offered “clarity” on the separation ... <a title="High Court defeat piles pressure on ’embarrassed’ Fiji PM Rabuka’s leadership, says academic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/high-court-defeat-piles-pressure-on-embarrassed-fiji-pm-rabukas-leadership-says-academic/" aria-label="Read more about High Court defeat piles pressure on ’embarrassed’ Fiji PM Rabuka’s leadership, says academic">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>
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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>
