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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon previously said the plans helped create momentum and drive focus. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The government appears to have scrapped its quarterly action plans, after not releasing one so far this quarter. At the start of the term, the Prime Minister released the things the government planned ... <a title="Government scraps its quarterly action plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/government-scraps-its-quarterly-action-plans/" aria-label="Read more about Government scraps its quarterly action plans">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes. It is part of its work to “fix the basics” in the New Zealand transport system, with consultation opening today on two packages for rule changes. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said transport rules ... <a title="Should e-scooters should be allowed in cycle lanes?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/should-e-scooters-should-be-allowed-in-cycle-lanes/" aria-label="Read more about Should e-scooters should be allowed in cycle lanes?">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dismissed claims the coalition’s pay equity changes amount to an abuse of power as “hyperbole”. An unofficial select committee run by 10 former MPs from across the political spectrum has condemned the changes, arguing the government had violated ... <a title="Pay equity backlash is ‘hyperbole’, Finance Minister says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/pay-equity-backlash-is-hyperbole-finance-minister-says/" aria-label="Read more about Pay equity backlash is ‘hyperbole’, Finance Minister says">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Nick Monro Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces. The government said it was closing a compliance gap in the deportation system, while critics argued it was a step towards the immigration conditions that had allowed the ... <a title="Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/immigration-officers-to-get-increased-powers-to-ask-suspected-overstayers-for-identification/" aria-label="Read more about Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
The Palestine Chronicle New Zealand activist Roger Fowler, a longtime Gaza solidarity organiser and Palestine Chronicle contributor, who died last Saturday, leaves a legacy of principled resistance. Roger Fowler was a beloved figure in the global solidarity movement and a steadfast advocate for justice in Palestine. He leaves behind a legacy defined by courage, compassion, ... <a title="The Palestine Chronicle: Roger Fowler’s legacy – a Palestinian tribute" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/the-palestine-chronicle-roger-fowlers-legacy-a-palestinian-tribute/" aria-label="Read more about The Palestine Chronicle: Roger Fowler’s legacy – a Palestinian tribute">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2026
Pacific Media Watch A world premiere of a new documentary revealing the devastation of rainforest in the southeastern part of West Papua is one of two films being screened in Auckland next month. Billed as “Sinéma Merdeka: Stories from West Papua”, the programme is showing the heart of a hidden Pacific conflict and will be ... <a title="West Papuan filmmakers expose Merauke rainforest destruction in ‘siege’ doco" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/25/west-papuan-filmmakers-expose-merauke-rainforest-destruction-in-siege-doco/" aria-label="Read more about West Papuan filmmakers expose Merauke rainforest destruction in ‘siege’ doco">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An image of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis was misleadingly animated using AI by a Facebook page recently. Screenshot / Facebook New Zealand’s privacy commissioner’s office has signed on to a global joint statement voicing concerns about AI-generated images and calling on organisations to follow the law. ... <a title="AI and privacy: Commissioner signs on to global statement on ‘potential harms’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/ai-and-privacy-commissioner-signs-on-to-global-statement-on-potential-harms/" aria-label="Read more about AI and privacy: Commissioner signs on to global statement on ‘potential harms’">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minster Todd McClay says the government is “working through a process” with opposition parties. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed to ratify ... <a title="Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer – trade minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/political-support-for-nz-india-fta-getting-closer-trade-minister/" aria-label="Read more about Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer – trade minister">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he will take part because he supported Ukraine’s efforts. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The prime minister will take part in a Coalition of the Willing meeting this evening, on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The government is providing a further $8 million in ... <a title="Ukraine conflict: NZ PM to take part in Coalition of the Willing meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/ukraine-conflict-nz-pm-to-take-part-in-coalition-of-the-willing-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine conflict: NZ PM to take part in Coalition of the Willing meeting">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his government will not interfere with the work of the country’s anti-corruption body following the latest turn of events involving a British-Fijian national. On Monday, Charlie Charters, a former Fiji Rugby administrator and a journalist, was released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court after being charged ... <a title="Fiji PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of critic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/fiji-pm-rabuka-stands-by-anti-corruption-body-after-arrest-of-critic/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of critic">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ New Zealand would support the United Kingdom’s decision to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession should it move to. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed New Zealand’s stance. “If the UK Government proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ... <a title="NZ will support Britain removing Andrew from line of succession, Christopher Luxon says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/nz-will-support-britain-removing-andrew-from-line-of-succession-christopher-luxon-says/" aria-label="Read more about NZ will support Britain removing Andrew from line of succession, Christopher Luxon says">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Education Minister is announcing new maths, English and science resources that were due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out. The resources include a new teacher-facilitated writing tool for Year 6 to 10 students a year or more behind and maths resources ... <a title="New maths, English, science resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/24/new-maths-english-science-resources-rolled-out-at-schools-after-teachers-bemoan-delay/" aria-label="Read more about New maths, English, science resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay">Read more</a>
