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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cordon is in place on Ulster Street in Hamilton. Libby Kirkby-McLeod Police have cordoned off streets in Hamilton and the entrance to a hotel has been taped off. A spokesperson said cordons were in place along Ulster Street and Abbotsford Street in the suburb of Whitiora. The spokesperson said they ... <a title="Hotel closed off, cordons in place as police respond to ‘incident’ in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/hotel-closed-off-cordons-in-place-as-police-respond-to-incident-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Hotel closed off, cordons in place as police respond to ‘incident’ in Hamilton">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand With samples taken from patients, Dr Hossein Jahedi is building a collection of tiny, fleshy lumps of cancer. Supplied / University of Auckland A project at the cutting edge of cancer research hopes to build a collection of tiny lab-grown tumours at the University of Auckland. Smaller than a grain of ... <a title="‘Excitement’ over potential for testing cancer drugs on lab-grown tumours at Auckland Uni" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/excitement-over-potential-for-testing-cancer-drugs-on-lab-grown-tumours-at-auckland-uni/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Excitement’ over potential for testing cancer drugs on lab-grown tumours at Auckland Uni">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="More disruption possible after 60 flights at Wellington Airport cancelled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/more-disruption-possible-after-60-flights-at-wellington-airport-cancelled/" aria-label="Read more about More disruption possible after 60 flights at Wellington Airport cancelled">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The company is a key supplier to A2 Milk. Synlait/supplied Dairy company Synlait is forecasting a hefty half-year loss as its recovery takes longer than hoped. The company has forecast a net loss after tax of between $77 million-$82m for the six months ended January. The company – a key supplier ... <a title="Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/synlaits-comeback-delayed-as-costs-stay-high/" aria-label="Read more about Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high">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>
