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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NIWA’s map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Screenshot / NIWA / Earth Sciences New Zealand It’s shaping as a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend. A stunning day is forecast on ... <a title="Chilly tinge to temperatures in South Island as summer winds up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/chilly-tinge-to-temperatures-in-south-island-as-summer-winds-up/" aria-label="Read more about Chilly tinge to temperatures in South Island as summer winds up">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year. 123RF After months of negotiating and strike action, Health New Zealand and the union for allied health workers have reached a deal. The Public Service Association (PSA) said its more ... <a title="Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/health-nz-and-psa-reach-deal-after-months-of-negotiating-and-strike-action/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A man and a woman, who is co-accused, will also appear in the Manukau District Court today. RNZ / Liu Chen A 34-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in Manurewa, Auckland. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said officers were called to a property on Marumaru Lane at about 8.45pm on ... <a title="Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/man-arrested-after-allegedly-shooting-victim-at-their-front-door-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro An Auckland City councillor says a lack of parking in developments is leading to anxiety and disputes. Directives for developers to provide a minimum amount of spaces were outlawed in most major cities in 2020. But the government is looking at repealing the change and bringing back ... <a title="Parking shortages ‘a failed experiment’ in policy planning – Auckland councillor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/parking-shortages-a-failed-experiment-in-policy-planning-auckland-councillor/" aria-label="Read more about Parking shortages ‘a failed experiment’ in policy planning – Auckland councillor">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash blocked lanes on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi pm Wednesday morning. (File photo). RNZ / Tom Kitchin Two separate incidents on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi, Canterbury, brought early morning traffic to a near-standstill. Police were alerted to a two-vehicle crash on the soutbound side of the motorway about ... <a title="Early morning traffic incidents close State Highway 1 lanes at Kaiapoi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/early-morning-traffic-incidents-close-state-highway-1-lanes-at-kaiapoi/" aria-label="Read more about Early morning traffic incidents close State Highway 1 lanes at Kaiapoi">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Local riders said up to 265km of trails made the capital a world-class riding destination worth celebrating. They said riders in the capital ... <a title="Wellington Mountain Bike festival: 3 days of riding, racing and socialising" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/wellington-mountain-bike-festival-3-days-of-riding-racing-and-socialising/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Mountain Bike festival: 3 days of riding, racing and socialising">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime, headed by Sunny Kaushal and set up to give expert advice, has collapsed and three members quit before it was due to wind up, exposing deep differences within the retail industry. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Government has long promised to be ... <a title="Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/citizens-arrests-armed-guards-and-the-power-of-sunny-kaushal/" aria-label="Read more about Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dual British citizens need UK passports to travel there from Wednesday. Gill Bonnett Dual British citizens need UK passports to travel there from Wednesday – but can try their luck with an expired passport if they have to. UK dual citizen Chris Betterton is among those outraged by the change to ... <a title="‘Absolute shambles’: Dual nationals on UK border change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/absolute-shambles-dual-nationals-on-uk-border-change/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Absolute shambles’: Dual nationals on UK border change">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A study aims to investigate the most affordable and effective ways of restoring native habitats across the lowlands of the Motueka (pictured), Moutere and Riuwaka rivers. RNZ/Tess Brunton A study of river catchments in the Tasman District aims to make native restoration easier for landowners, while also working to protect communities ... <a title="Tasman District river catchments study aims to protect communities during extreme weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/tasman-district-river-catchments-study-aims-to-protect-communities-during-extreme-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Tasman District river catchments study aims to protect communities during extreme weather">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson. FLORENT GOODEN / PHOTOSPORT Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that it was team advisor Helmut Marko that made the decision to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda early in the 2025 Formula 1 season. After a difficult start to the 2025 season, the New Zealand driver ... <a title="Horner blames Marko for Liam Lawson’s demotion from Red Bull" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/horner-blames-marko-for-liam-lawsons-demotion-from-red-bull/" aria-label="Read more about Horner blames Marko for Liam Lawson’s demotion from Red Bull">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of rough sleepers known to outreach teams has dropped in Auckland. Nick Monro The number of rough sleepers known to outreach teams has dropped in Auckland, but those on the front line are treating the figure with caution. Auckland Council’s latest tally shows the number of homeless people social ... <a title="Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops, advocates say true figure remains unknown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/number-of-auckland-rough-sleepers-drops-advocates-say-true-figure-remains-unknown/" aria-label="Read more about Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops, advocates say true figure remains unknown">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability. RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability so it can better respond to disease outbreaks. While counting sheep may put some to sleep – keeping track of the animals and ... <a title="MPI proposes new options to trace pigs and sheep for better disease response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/mpi-proposes-new-options-to-trace-pigs-and-sheep-for-better-disease-response/" aria-label="Read more about MPI proposes new options to trace pigs and sheep for better disease response">Read more</a>
