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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand “Lolita will never cease to shock”, wrote Brian Boyd in the introduction to his two-volume biography about Russian writer Vladimir Nabokov. Fourteen years ago, when he spoke to Jeffrey Epstein about funding to write a book about the novel, the billionaire financier’s child sex abuse conviction “was not well known at ... <a title="‘It’s appalling’ – the Auckland academic who appears in the Epstein files" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/its-appalling-the-auckland-academic-who-appears-in-the-epstein-files/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It’s appalling’ – the Auckland academic who appears in the Epstein files">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has given an update on the government’s so-called ‘golden visa’, which aims to attract investors with at least $5 million to spend. Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa took effect in April last year, bringing in two categories – riskier ‘growth’ investments of $5m-plus over three ... <a title="‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration Minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/golden-visa-update-announced-by-immigration-minister/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration Minister">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is set to give an update on the government’s so-called ‘golden visa’, which aims to attract investors with at least $5 million to spend. Stanford is expected to speak to media at 2.30pm. Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa took effect in April last year, bringing ... <a title="Watch live: ‘Golden visa’ update announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/watch-live-golden-visa-update-announced/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: ‘Golden visa’ update announced">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two trucks arrived 30 minutes after the report of smoke coming from Auckland’s ferry terminal. File picture. RNZ / Richard Tindiller It took firefighters 30 minutes to respond to a callout in downtown Auckland on Friday afternoon, amid strike action. The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union walked off the job for ... <a title="Firefighters take 30 minutes to respond to callout amid strike action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/firefighters-take-30-minutes-to-respond-to-callout-amid-strike-action/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters take 30 minutes to respond to callout amid strike action">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell 0.9 points in January to 55.2, but was comfortably above its long running average of 52.5. 123rf The manufacturing sector’s turnaround continued into the new year as firms recorded growth in new orders and production, while employment also grew. The BNZ-Business NZ ... <a title="‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/decent-economic-growth-as-manufacturing-expands-survey/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands – survey">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Vespex inventor Richard Toft’s specially formulated bait will soon be used to target the yellow legged hornet. Entecol A homegrown scientific discovery from the South Island acclaimed worldwide for its wasp control is now taking on a deadly invader. The specially formulated protein insecticide bait, which honey bees will not touch, ... <a title="Timing critical as Kiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland’s hornet invaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/timing-critical-as-kiwi-wasp-bait-tech-trialled-on-aucklands-hornet-invaders/" aria-label="Read more about Timing critical as Kiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland’s hornet invaders">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques is in prison because he committed the crime, not because of a coerced guilty plea, the Crown says. Australian Brenton Tarrant wants the ... <a title="Christchurch terrorist had ‘certainty of conviction’ regardless of plea, Crown says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/christchurch-terrorist-had-certainty-of-conviction-regardless-of-plea-crown-says/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch terrorist had ‘certainty of conviction’ regardless of plea, Crown says">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hydro lakes are fuller than they would normally be at this time of year. Meridian Energy / supplied A wet summer has kept Meridian’s hydro storage lakes topped up, which could help keep power prices in check down the track. Record rainfall in both the North and South Islands in January ... <a title="Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/wet-summer-keeps-electricity-hydro-lakes-full/" aria-label="Read more about Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Our chocolately recipe recommendations include a simple dairy-free cake by kitchen queen Alison Holst, a bananana-fied caramel slice and a chocolate-chip shortbread recipe nicknamed ‘Why Would I Make Another Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever Again?’. Sweet-tart summer berries and dark chocolate equals instant love connection. Rich baked banana-infused caramel packed into a ... <a title="Chocolate recipes to show yourself some love" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/chocolate-recipes-to-show-yourself-some-love/" aria-label="Read more about Chocolate recipes to show yourself some love">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Airport is taking safety measures for planes following the Moa Point failure. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington Airport says it has noticed increased bird activity near its runway this week, and it is taking safety measures for planes following the Moa Point failure. The sewage plant melted down last week, ... <a title="Moa Point sewage spill raises bird strike fear at Wellington Airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/moa-point-sewage-spill-raises-bird-strike-fear-at-wellington-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Moa Point sewage spill raises bird strike fear at Wellington Airport">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died following a crash in north Canterbury that left multiple people trapped. Emergency services were called to State Highway 7, north of Waikari, at about 6.40am on Friday after a car went off the road. At least four Fire and Emergency NZ crews worked ... <a title="One killed, others injured in crash on Canterbury highway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/one-killed-others-injured-in-crash-on-canterbury-highway/" aria-label="Read more about One killed, others injured in crash on Canterbury highway">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood is on the comeback from injury. PHOTOSPORT All Whites captain Chris Wood’s road to recovery from a knee injury has taken many routes, but the striker has had positive news as he looks ahead to the path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Wood suffered the ... <a title="Football: Injured All Whites star Chris Wood gets ‘positive news’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/football-injured-all-whites-star-chris-wood-gets-positive-news/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Injured All Whites star Chris Wood gets ‘positive news’">Read more</a>
