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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A beloved early 2000s heart-throb, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek never shook off the character that shot him to fame. But how he leaned into it, playing himself in Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 3 and numerous other cameos, enshrined his legacy as one of TV’s most sensitive ... <a title="James Van Der Beek was synonymous with Dawson. This is why he embraced it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/james-van-der-beek-was-synonymous-with-dawson-this-is-why-he-embraced-it/" aria-label="Read more about James Van Der Beek was synonymous with Dawson. This is why he embraced it">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The school block destroyed in a suspected arson is being demolished. Taupō-nui-a-Tia College Students from a Taupō secondary school that lost a classroom block in a suspected arson will continue learning from home next week. Roads around Taupō-nui-a-Tia College, on Spa Road, were closed for about four hours on Sunday while ... <a title="Taupō school fire: Students to keep studying from home next week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/taupo-school-fire-students-to-keep-studying-from-home-next-week/" aria-label="Read more about Taupō school fire: Students to keep studying from home next week">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP/ GARO A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how easy it is to get potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities from dairies, vape stores and convenience stores. The gas has legitimate medical uses and is also used in catering to whip cream, however it is illegal to supply, possess ... <a title="How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/how-accessible-are-nangs-an-rnz-investigation-found-out/" aria-label="Read more about How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A baby was the person killed in a devastating crash involving a car and school bus in the Hawke’s Bay township of Wairoa. The collision happened at about 3pm on State Highway 2 on Tuesday, at the intersection of Black Street and Archilles Street. A person ... <a title="Baby killed in Wairoa school bus crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/baby-killed-in-wairoa-school-bus-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Baby killed in Wairoa school bus crash">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai was sentenced to jail for more than 16 years on Thursday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi This story discusses details of slavery and sexual abuse. Two young people have told how they were held in slavery by an Auckland man for several years. Former prison officer Moeaia Tuai, who is ... <a title="Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/slavery-victims-tell-of-their-years-long-ordeal/" aria-label="Read more about Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Wellington councillors, national industry groups and drivers are sounding the alarm over immigration settings for bus drivers, warning of a looming shortage. A residency pathway for bus drivers, brought in in 2022, requires English language to the level of a post-graduate international student, after two years on a working visa. ... <a title="‘Ongoing concerns’ immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/ongoing-concerns-immigration-requirements-for-bus-drivers-too-tough/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Ongoing concerns’ immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roads around Mauao at Mount Maunganui reopened on Friday 6 February. RNZ/Angie Skerrett The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after the deadly Mauao landslide says revenue is half what it would usually be in summer. Michele Delaini is the owner of Rustica Italian Food pizzeria ... <a title="Mt Maunganui business owner says revenue down by half after landslide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/mt-maunganui-business-owner-says-revenue-down-by-half-after-landslide/" aria-label="Read more about Mt Maunganui business owner says revenue down by half after landslide">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Blues coach Vern Cotter confirmed today that the side he’s named for Saturday night’s season opener is very much in line with what he’s expecting from their opponents. Cotter identified the Chiefs’ ability to change gears ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/super-rugby-pacific-blues-expecting-big-second-half-challenge-against-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital car park. Supplied / Ngāi Tahu Property Health New Zealand has dropped plans to charge market rates for hospital car parking. In a statement, the health agency said it had received “constructive and detailed input from staff during the consultation process”. It thanked staff for their feedback, and assured ... <a title="Health NZ drops plan to charge market rates for hospital car parking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/health-nz-drops-plan-to-charge-market-rates-for-hospital-car-parking/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ drops plan to charge market rates for hospital car parking">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Rocket Lab A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches. The government is raising the total number of launches allowed to 1000, as the cap set at 100 in 2017 comes close ... <a title="Government increases New Zealand space launch limit to 1000" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/government-increases-new-zealand-space-launch-limit-to-1000/" aria-label="Read more about Government increases New Zealand space launch limit to 1000">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea, of the 1st NZSAS Regiment, died in a training accident in South Auckland in 2019. Defence Force / Supplied Army training rules have been tightened since the death of special forces soldier Nicholas Kahotea, the man in charge of training says. Kahotea fell several storeys while training ... <a title="SAS rules ‘tightened’ since death of soldier Nicholas Kahotea in training accident" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/sas-rules-tightened-since-death-of-soldier-nicholas-kahotea-in-training-accident/" aria-label="Read more about SAS rules ‘tightened’ since death of soldier Nicholas Kahotea in training accident">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Black believes it’s time for a Pacific Islander to take the reins as New Zealand coach. In 2024, players with Pacific Island heritage made up 14 of the 32-man All Blacks squad, with Christian Lio-Willie, Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du’Plessis Kirifi earning caps in 2025. Star Moana Pasifika signing ... <a title="Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/is-it-time-for-the-all-blacks-to-have-a-pasifika-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?">Read more</a>
