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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The magnitude 6.3 quake on 22 February left 185 people dead, while thousands of homes were demolished because of damage to the buildings or land. RNZ / SIMON ROGERS A public memorial service will be held in Christchurch today to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2011 February earthquake. The magnitude ... <a title="Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/memorial-service-to-be-held-in-christchurch-to-mark-15-years-since-2011-earthquake/" aria-label="Read more about Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand At the gym, you might have been told not to lift weights in runners. There’s a common belief that this can be bad for your performance and lead to injuries. But is it really the case? Let’s unpack the science. Flat sneakers may be a good choice for lifting weights because ... <a title="Running shoes or barefoot – what should I wear to lift weights?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/running-shoes-or-barefoot-what-should-i-wear-to-lift-weights/" aria-label="Read more about Running shoes or barefoot – what should I wear to lift weights?">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fin Melville Ives, after crashing out in qualification for the Freeski Halfpipe competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic games. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP The medical assessments are in and it’s been confirmed that New Zealand Freeskier Fin Melville Ives broke his collarbone in crashing out during the qualification rounds ... <a title="Broken collarbone for Kiwi free skier Fin Melville Ives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/broken-collarbone-for-kiwi-free-skier-fin-melville-ives/" aria-label="Read more about Broken collarbone for Kiwi free skier Fin Melville Ives">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand “The event is so momentous that historians may, one day, view it as a landmark in the decline of the British Empire.” That was dramatic framing by CBS News of The Beatles’s break-up in April 1970. It was illustrative of the intense hyperbole that followed this band, who went from Liverpool ... <a title="Man On The Run: How Paul McCartney rebuilt his life after The Beatles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/man-on-the-run-how-paul-mccartney-rebuilt-his-life-after-the-beatles/" aria-label="Read more about Man On The Run: How Paul McCartney rebuilt his life after The Beatles">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues face Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ First-five Stephen Perofeta converted all six of his team’s tries and scored one himself, as the Blues overhauled Western Force 42-32 at Perth. After a controversial loss to the Chiefs in their opener last week, the Auckland-based side took ... <a title="Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/auckland-blues-v-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Highlanders face Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho had a try double, as the Chiefs downed the Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin for their second straight win of the season. Follow the live action here: Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan ... <a title="Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/highlanders-v-chiefs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Squad Blues: 1 Joshua Fusitu’a, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Laghlan McWhannell, 5 Josh Beehre, 6 Anton Segner, 7 Dalton Papali’i (c), 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 ... <a title="Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/live-auckland-blues-v-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-captain-alex-rufer-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/587537/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC. The Wellington club has thanked ‘Chief’ for his work, with the coach confirming his departure after the match ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-coach-quits-after-loss-to-auckland-fc/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire destroyed the sport’s pavillion at Northcote College. Victoria Young Northcote College will shut for a week after a fire destroyed one of its buildings on Friday. In a post on Facebook, the college said it had “been advised by the Ministry of Education and specialist contractors to close the ... <a title="Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/northcote-college-to-close-for-a-week-after-fire-destroys-building/" aria-label="Read more about Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sprinter Tommy Te Puni is in the national record books. supplied Sprinter Tommy Te Puni has etched his name in the national record books at the International Track Meet in Christchurch. Te Puni eclipsed the national 200 metres record, running 20.35s, ahead of closest rival Lex Revell-Lewis. The Auckland sprinter dips ... <a title="Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/speedster-tommy-te-puni-breaks-national-200-metres-record-at-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch">Read more</a>
