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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A third of those surveyed said they planned to quit in the next year. Unsplash / Amie Johnson More than a third of hospitality and tourism workers say they have been pressured into working while sick, not taking holidays or going without other minimum protections. More than a third reported harassment ... <a title="More hospitality and tourism workers report harassment, bullying at work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/more-hospitality-and-tourism-workers-report-harassment-bullying-at-work/" aria-label="Read more about More hospitality and tourism workers report harassment, bullying at work">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian Ryan Peake is back to defend his New Zealand Open golf title, he won at Millbrook Resort in 2025. © Mogie Adamchik 2025 The format, the contenders, the history, the ambassadors, plenty of highlights ahead of golf’s New Zealand Open. The tournament New Zealand Golf Open, 26 February – 1 ... <a title="New Zealand Golf Open: All you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/new-zealand-golf-open-all-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand Golf Open: All you need to know">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Te Puna resident says his grandchildren no longer walk around the small seaside town for fear of aggressive, roaming dogs. Tommy Wilson, an author and grandfather, carries a golf club following dog attacks on the east side of Te Puna, on the outskirts of Tauranga. One woman, who did not ... <a title="‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ – Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/everyone-can-tell-you-a-dog-war-story-te-puna-residents-battle-wandering-dogs/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ – Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work ... <a title="MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/medimap-hack-pharmacists-implement-manual-system-to-maintain-safe-care-levels/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Brumbies and Waratahs both sit above the kiwi sides after two rounds of Super Rugby. Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz After two rounds, the Aussies lead the pack. The Brumbies and Waratahs are setting the pace with New Zealand-based sides occupying spots three to eight. The lowest placed of those six ... <a title="Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/super-rugby-preview-australia-top-the-table-a-century-for-dalton-papalii-rematch-of-25-final/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties. Fire and Emergency says it was called to a large grassfire that was threatening structures in the Springvale area near Clyde before 3.30pm. The fire was 400 metres by 400 ... <a title="Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/homes-evacuated-in-central-otago-as-fire-threatens-properties/" aria-label="Read more about Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work ... <a title="MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/medimap-hack-pharmacists-implement-manuel-system-to-maintain-safe-care-levels/" aria-label="Read more about MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A university researcher who tracks the amount of ultra-processed products and ingredients coming into New Zealand is calling for stronger regulations around marketing, especially to children. Ultra-processed foods are not just junk food, but anything full of chemical based preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats, and artificial ... <a title="Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/ultra-processed-food-marketing-needs-tougher-regulations-researcher/" aria-label="Read more about Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A sudden increase in wind speed caused the Black Foils to lose control of their boat moments before their high-speed crash with Team France in this month’s SailGP regatta in Auckland, an investigation has found. The horrifying crash, which unfolded just 15 seconds after the start of the third race on ... <a title="How a wind gust triggered high-speed Auckland SailGP crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/how-a-wind-gust-triggered-high-speed-auckland-sailgp-crash/" aria-label="Read more about How a wind gust triggered high-speed Auckland SailGP crash">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The vehicle of interest in the Sharlene Smith investigation. Supplied / NZ Police Police investigating the death of a grandmother whose body was found at a Hawke’s Bay worksite earlier this month have identified a likely route taken by a vehicle of interest. Police have issued a fresh appeal for help ... <a title="Sharlene Smith homicide: Vehicle of interest identified" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/sharlene-smith-homicide-vehicle-of-interest-identified/" aria-label="Read more about Sharlene Smith homicide: Vehicle of interest identified">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of up to seven percent this year, mostly due to lines and transmission charges. The country’s biggest power generator returned to profitability in the half-year ended December, posting a bottom-line profit of $227 million, compared ... <a title="Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/meridian-warns-households-could-face-power-bill-increases-up-to-seven-percent/" aria-label="Read more about Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A police officer found the body near Parkers Creek. Google Maps Police are investigating after a person was found dead near a vehicle in Whataroa, north of Franz Josef. Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford said a police officer found the body near Parkers Creek. “At this time, the death is being ... <a title="Investigation underway after body found near vehicle in Westland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/investigation-underway-after-body-found-near-vehicle-in-westland/" aria-label="Read more about Investigation underway after body found near vehicle in Westland">Read more</a>
