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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer confidence has dropped back from last month’s four-year high. February’s ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index is well down from last month’s 107 points, but still remains in positive territory at 100 points. Anything under 100 is considered negative. Consumer Confidence falls to 100.1 points from 107.2 points in January ... <a title="Consumer confidence drops again after four-year high" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/consumer-confidence-drops-again-after-four-year-high/" aria-label="Read more about Consumer confidence drops again after four-year high">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau The government’s Bioeconomy Science Institute will cut 134 jobs less than a year after it was formed. That comes on top of 152 jobs cut when the institute was set up as a merger of AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion ... <a title="Newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/newly-formed-bioeconomy-science-institute-to-cut-134-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobs">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lead researcher Cain Richardson said the difference in life expectancy was stark. 123rf New research has found blind or visually impaired New Zealanders die 9 years earlier on average, and make significantly less money. The report by Blind and Low Vision NZ used anonymised data from StatsNZ to compare the experience ... <a title="Visually impaired Kiwis have lower life expectancy and make less money, research finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/visually-impaired-kiwis-have-lower-life-expectancy-and-make-less-money-research-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Visually impaired Kiwis have lower life expectancy and make less money, research finds">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Fare prices on Wellington’s trains, ferries and buses will be increased by more than 3 percent in May. The decision comes as Metlink revealed contactless payments for adults on their services would go live on 12 April. The public transport provider would also start to phase out ... <a title="Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/wellington-public-transport-fares-set-to-increase-from-may/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Summerset chief executive Scott Scoullar said the company’s strategy continued to deliver results. Google Maps Retirement village operator Summerset has posted a record underlying profit, although weaker property values weighed on its bottom line. Key numbers for the year ended 31 December compared with a year ago: Net profit $259.7m v ... <a title="Summerset reports record underlying profit, lower net profit on valuations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/summerset-reports-record-underlying-profit-lower-net-profit-on-valuations/" aria-label="Read more about Summerset reports record underlying profit, lower net profit on valuations">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The guitarist of a young Dunedin band says there was a lot of skepticism when they were handpicked to open for international rock stars Foo Fighters’ when they visit New Zealand next summer. SEEK HELP! guitarist Lucy Hughes says it was “pretty insane to be honest”. “When I contacted the band ... <a title="Young Dunedin band opening for the Foo Fighters: ‘It’s insane’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/young-dunedin-band-opening-for-the-foo-fighters-its-insane/" aria-label="Read more about Young Dunedin band opening for the Foo Fighters: ‘It’s insane’">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Tauranga. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Higher cargo volumes driven by a rebound in imports have delivered a strong half-year profit for the country’s biggest port. Key numbers for the six months ended December compared with a year ago: Net profit $70.2 million vs $60.2m Revenue $244m vs $225m Cargo ... <a title="Port of Tauranga delivers $70.2 million half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/port-of-tauranga-delivers-70-2-million-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Port of Tauranga delivers $70.2 million half-year profit">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Manawatū River. (File photo) 123RF A large search operation for a man missing in the Manawatū River has been scaled back. Police were called to a report of personal items abandoned in a suspicious manner on Albert St on Tuesday when officers spotted a man in the water. They asked ... <a title="Search for man missing in Manawatū River pulled back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/search-for-man-missing-in-manawatu-river-pulled-back/" aria-label="Read more about Search for man missing in Manawatū River pulled back">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the central North Island for Friday afternoon and evening. Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the central North Island Thunderstorms could bring localised areas of very heavy rain and downpours through the second half of today. pic.twitter.com/u2igCHzhNH — MetService NZ (@MetService) February ... <a title="Weather: Severe thunderstorms may hit parts of North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/weather-severe-thunderstorms-may-hit-parts-of-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Severe thunderstorms may hit parts of North Island">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Annie Grayer, CNN Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured in February 2026. ADAM BERRY / AFP Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing off with the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview as part of the panel’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... <a title="Hillary Clinton faces off with House lawmakers in Epstein probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/hillary-clinton-faces-off-with-house-lawmakers-in-epstein-probe/" aria-label="Read more about Hillary Clinton faces off with House lawmakers in Epstein probe">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Ferns www.photosport.nz Coach Michael Mayne says the Football Ferns won’t take their Oceania qualifying campaign in the Solomon Islands lightly, despite their traditional dominance over Pacific rivals. New Zealand take their first step towards qualifying for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup when they face Samoa in Honiara (3pm NZT). ... <a title="‘Gap closing’: Football Ferns ready for Pacific challenge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/gap-closing-football-ferns-ready-for-pacific-challenge/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Gap closing’: Football Ferns ready for Pacific challenge">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are bringing their Run for Your Lives tour to New Zealand. The band, formed in 1970s East London, have announced one show for Auckland’s Spark Arena on 7 November. Iron Maiden first visited New Zealand in December 1992, playing to 3000 fans at the Logan ... <a title="Iron Maiden and Megadeth announce NZ show" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/27/iron-maiden-and-megadeth-announce-nz-show/" aria-label="Read more about Iron Maiden and Megadeth announce NZ show">Read more</a>
