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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images / AFP US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has ripped into the US president, saying “f***k Donald Trump” in a social media clip, responding to a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes that was shared on Trump’s ... <a title="House Minority Leader Jefferies unleashes furious response to Trump ‘racist’ post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/house-minority-leader-jefferies-unleashes-furious-response-to-trump-racist-post/" aria-label="Read more about House Minority Leader Jefferies unleashes furious response to Trump ‘racist’ post">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand HMNZS Canterbury. Chris Weissenborn The navy vessel Canterbury will stop off in Tokelau to mark the centenary of New Zealand administration of the territory on 11 February. The multi-role ship is currently on a fuel stop in Samoa, as it begins ‘Operation Calypso’, focused on illegal fishing in the southwest Pacific. ... <a title="Navy vessel Canterbury stops in Tokelau to mark centenary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/navy-vessel-canterbury-stops-in-tokelau-to-mark-centenary/" aria-label="Read more about Navy vessel Canterbury stops in Tokelau to mark centenary">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The wrecked catamaran after the incident. Environment Canterbury Questions are being raised over delays in communication to passengers, after a tourist ferry ran aground in Akaroa Harbour last weekend. More than 40 people were rescued from the Black Cat Cruises catamaran, when it ran into difficulty at Nikau Palm Valley Bay. ... <a title="Questions raised over communication delay during Black Cat ferry grounding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/questions-raised-over-communication-delay-during-black-cat-ferry-grounding/" aria-label="Read more about Questions raised over communication delay during Black Cat ferry grounding">Read more</a>
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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>
