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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Mt Taranaki. RNZ/Sally Round One person is in a critical condition and two are seriously injured after five climbers got into trouble on Mt Taranaki. Senior Sergeant Andy Guy said emergency services were called to the area at 2.15 pm on Sunday. He said the climbers were were taken ... <a title="Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/critically-injured-climbers-rescued-from-mt-taranaki/" aria-label="Read more about Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Auckland High Court. RNZ / Simon Rogers The trial of two men facing charges related to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall in the 1980s has been delayed. Hall was sentenced to life in prison in 1985 for the murder of Arthur Easton, but he was acquitted by the Supreme ... <a title="Trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction delayed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/trial-over-alan-halls-wrongful-conviction-delayed/" aria-label="Read more about Trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction delayed">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The “Blood Moon” is pictured during an eclipse in the night sky over Sydney on September 8, 2025. AFP / DAVID GRAY It might pay to stay up late next week with a total lunar eclipse taking place. According to Stardome, the only lunar eclipse of 2026 will begin on Tuesday, ... <a title="Total lunar eclipse: New Zealand has ‘front-row seat’ to only lunar eclipse of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/total-lunar-eclipse-new-zealand-has-front-row-seat-to-only-lunar-eclipse-of-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Total lunar eclipse: New Zealand has ‘front-row seat’ to only lunar eclipse of 2026">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, was closed for six hours while the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination. Google Maps A third person has died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the crash near Redwood ... <a title="Third person dies after crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/third-person-dies-after-crash-on-state-highway-1-in-marlborough/" aria-label="Read more about Third person dies after crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Genesis Energy chief executive Malcolm Johns . Supplied / Brett Phibbs / PhibbsVisuals Brimming hydro lakes and less use of coal and gas have powered Genesis Energy to a strong lift in half year profit, as it moved to raise $400m to finance new generation projects. Key numbers for the half-year ... <a title="Genesis Energy announces $400m capital raise, government to buy up to $200m of new shares" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/genesis-energy-announces-400m-capital-raise-government-to-buy-up-to-200m-of-new-shares/" aria-label="Read more about Genesis Energy announces $400m capital raise, government to buy up to $200m of new shares">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand pole vaulter Imogen Ayris. Simon Stacpoole / www.photosport.nz The Athletics New Zealand selectors have a dilemma on their hands as they try to finalise their squad for next month’s World Indoor Championships in Poland. New Zealand’s three female pole vaulters are fighting for just two spots at the event. ... <a title="Kiwi pole vaulters scrapping for world championship spots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/kiwi-pole-vaulters-scrapping-for-world-championship-spots/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi pole vaulters scrapping for world championship spots">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chorus’s chief executive said the company had coped with tougher economic times and restrained consumer spending, as it looked to become an all-fibre operation. RNZ Telecommunications company Chorus posted a modest half-year profit on the back of a lift in sales and connections to its fibre network, and lower costs. Key ... <a title="Chorus posts modest half-year profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/chorus-posts-modest-half-year-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Chorus posts modest half-year profit">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Campervan operator Tourism Holdings (THL) says strong growth in its rental business has helped drive first-half net profit up 17 percent, with revenue growth of 4 percent. “Our rentals business remains the engine of THL’s business model and continues to power our global revenue performance,” chief executive Grant Webster said. ... <a title="Tourism Holdings’ profits increase after strong half-year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/tourism-holdings-profits-increase-after-strong-half-year/" aria-label="Read more about Tourism Holdings’ profits increase after strong half-year">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gill Bonnett Changes to the United Kingdom’s entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion according to travel agents. Late last year, the British government announced anyone classed as a British citizen would soon need a valid UK passport to enter ... <a title="Should you trust airlines to get you into the UK on an expired passport?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/should-you-trust-airlines-to-get-you-into-the-uk-on-an-expired-passport/" aria-label="Read more about Should you trust airlines to get you into the UK on an expired passport?">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were at the scene. (File photo) RNZ A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Te Anau. Police said the crash was reported at 8.45am on Monday on Town Centre, in Te Anau. The road was closed between Te Anau Terrace and Miro St. Police said the pedestrian ... <a title="Pedestrian hit by car outside Te Anau business" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/pedestrian-hit-by-car-outside-te-anau-business/" aria-label="Read more about Pedestrian hit by car outside Te Anau business">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the vehicle hit a tree and flipped onto its side in the middle of the road. RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died after they were injured in a crash where a vehicle hit a tree and flipped in Auckland. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash ... <a title="Person dies after car hits tree and flips in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/person-dies-after-car-hits-tree-and-flips-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies after car hits tree and flips in Auckland">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales, arrive at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards in London, on 22 February, 2026.Jaimi Joy / POOL / AFP ‘One Battle After Another’ US singer-songwriter and actor Teyana Taylor.AFP / Adrian Dennis ‘Bugonia’ US actress Emma Stone.AFP / Adrian Dennis ‘Spider-Man: ... <a title="Stars and royals on the Bafta red carpet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/stars-and-royals-on-the-bafta-red-carpet/" aria-label="Read more about Stars and royals on the Bafta red carpet">Read more</a>
