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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station. Supplied / Mercury Energy Renewable energy generator and retailer Mercury has reported a strong return to profit, reflecting ongoing cost savings as well as investment in renewable energy projects. Mercury chief executive Stew Hamilton said the company had invested 50 percent ($270 million) of the first half ... <a title="Mercury reports strong return to profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/mercury-reports-strong-return-to-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Mercury reports strong return to profit">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons (left) and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. RNZ Winston Peters’ public spat with two unions has gone up a notch, with the PSA and Workers First now writing to the Prime Minister. Secretaries from both unions say the New Zealand First leader is being “wilfully ... <a title="Unions acuse Peters of being ‘wilfully misleading’ over Employment Relations Amendment Bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/unions-acuse-peters-of-being-wilfully-misleading-over-employment-relations-amendment-bill/" aria-label="Read more about Unions acuse Peters of being ‘wilfully misleading’ over Employment Relations Amendment Bill">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he’s been hit hard by Inland Revenue “annualising” his income to claw back Working for Families credits. Kenneth, who wanted to be identified only by his first name, said he moved with his family from Auckland to Australia in January last year. ... <a title="‘Imaginary income’ lands family $4000 Working for Families bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/imaginary-income-lands-family-4000-working-for-families-bill/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Imaginary income’ lands family $4000 Working for Families bill">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise. Stephanie Pow, founder of Crayon, which helps employers with staff wellbeing, particularly around support for parents, said the cost of childcare and early childhood education was a ... <a title="Why childcare costs could be set to rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/why-childcare-costs-could-be-set-to-rise/" aria-label="Read more about Why childcare costs could be set to rise">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Campervan rentals are driving Tourism Holdings’ growth. photo by Miles Holden The outlook for the campervan tourism sector continues to improve with New Zealand set for further growth. “The tourism sector here in New Zealand is in a really positive place. We’ve got some good actions that have been undertaken by ... <a title="Campervan rentals drive Tourism Holdings’ growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/campervan-rentals-drive-tourism-holdings-growth/" aria-label="Read more about Campervan rentals drive Tourism Holdings’ growth">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand CEOs are less worried about the impact of global issues than their overseas counterparts. 123RF Majority chief executives expect improved economics this year More than a third expecting higher revenue NZ chief execs more positive about finances, less worried about global issues than global peers Biggest concern is keeping ... <a title="Chief executives optimistic about economic recovery, fear being left behind in AI race – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/chief-executives-optimistic-about-economic-recovery-fear-being-left-behind-in-ai-race-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Chief executives optimistic about economic recovery, fear being left behind in AI race – survey">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There have been eight times more applications than jobs on Student Job Search. 123rf Student Job Search says the number of students trying to find work is heartbreaking. The government-funded employment organisation has seen thousands more applications than it has vacancies on offer. In January, it had 4600 jobs listed and ... <a title="Students struggling to find part-time work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/students-struggling-to-find-part-time-work/" aria-label="Read more about Students struggling to find part-time work">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sales in hardware, building, and garden supplies rose in the final quarter of last year. Retail sales volumes up 0.9 percent in December quarter on previous quarter, up 4.4 percent on year ago Strongest sales seen in electronics, DIY and garden supplies Twelve of 15 store types report higher sales, 12 ... <a title="Retail spending stronger than expected at end of last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/retail-spending-stronger-than-expected-at-end-of-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about Retail spending stronger than expected at end of last year">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission is trying to contact borrowers who had a loan from Ilaisaane Malupo, trading as Nane Easy Loan Finance Services. (File photo) 123RF The Commerce Commission is looking for borrowers who might have received illegal loans from a lender in South Auckland. Ilaisaane Malupo, trading as Nane Easy Loan ... <a title="Illegal lender, Nane Easy Loan Finance Services, charged 15 percent interest per week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/23/illegal-lender-nane-easy-loan-finance-services-charged-15-percent-interest-per-week/" aria-label="Read more about Illegal lender, Nane Easy Loan Finance Services, charged 15 percent interest per week">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 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>
