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November 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendon Hyndman, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Arts and Education, Charles Sturt University Australia faces a huge challenge before the Ashes even begin. Captain Pat Cummins’ lower-back stress injury has ruled him out of the opening Test, with Steve Smith confirmed to captain in his absence. That ... <a title="Australia’s reluctance to rest its fast bowlers could prove disastrous during the Ashes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/australias-reluctance-to-rest-its-fast-bowlers-could-prove-disastrous-during-the-ashes-267107/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s reluctance to rest its fast bowlers could prove disastrous during the Ashes">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natasha Heap, Program Director for the Bachelor of Aviation, University of Southern Queensland Getty Images It has been more than 88 years since the world’s most famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart, and her navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared on the second-last leg of their around-the-world flight odyssey. According ... <a title="Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/amelia-earhart-disappeared-almost-90-years-ago-why-are-so-many-people-still-looking-for-her-269279/" aria-label="Read more about Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her?">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Tom Furley Some schools are defying the government’s removal of their Treaty of Waitangi obligations. Their boards have published public statements affirming their commitment to the treaty. It followed the government’s surprise decision last week to remove a legal requirement to give effect to the treaty by means including ... <a title="Some schools defy government move on Te Tiriti o Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/some-schools-defy-government-move-on-te-tiriti-o-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about Some schools defy government move on Te Tiriti o Waitangi">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ New figures show Australian visitor arrivals surged over the past year – while migration data shows a record number of New Zealanders leaving. Stats NZ said visitor arrivals from across the Tasman reached 1.48 million in the year ended September, up from 1.33m the year before. Stats NZ said it ... <a title="Record number of New Zealanders leave country, visits from Australia surge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/record-number-of-new-zealanders-leave-country-visits-from-australia-surge/" aria-label="Read more about Record number of New Zealanders leave country, visits from Australia surge">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The union said members will not strike for an hour on Friday as planned. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Paid firefighters have called off their latest strike, saying new information has surfaced that will be key to pay talks. The Professional Firefighters Union and Fire and Emergency (FENZ) have been in a ... <a title="Paid firefighters call off latest strike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/paid-firefighters-call-off-latest-strike/" aria-label="Read more about Paid firefighters call off latest strike">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Educational Colours Rainbow Sand has been recalled. Supplied / Product Safety NZ The Ministry of Education has alerted schools and early learning centres to stop using coloured play sand contaminated with asbestos. It comes after tremolite, a naturally occurring asbestos, was found in rainbow sand sold by two brands, Education Colours ... <a title="Schools, early learning centres urged to stop using asbestos-contaminated sand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/schools-early-learning-centres-urged-to-stop-using-asbestos-contaminated-sand/" aria-label="Read more about Schools, early learning centres urged to stop using asbestos-contaminated sand">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The ombudsman said it’s important to know the consequences of making a false statement on an insurance claim. 123rf The insurance ombudsman is urging customers not to embellish claims for flood damage. The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme), which reviews insurance complaints, said with more frequent flooding events, ... <a title="Ombudsman warns customers not to falsify flood insurance claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/ombudsman-warns-customers-not-to-falsify-flood-insurance-claims/" aria-label="Read more about Ombudsman warns customers not to falsify flood insurance claims">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand David McEwen is due to be sentenced on 14 January. Screenshot / YouTube Former Auckland financial advisor David McEwen has pleaded guilty to all charges for breaching a banning order imposed by the financial markets regulator. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) previously issued warnings about financial products and related advice provided ... <a title="Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/former-financial-advisor-david-mcewen-pleads-guilty-to-criminal-charges/" aria-label="Read more about Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson. Javier Jimenez / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand motorsport fans have a chance to sit alongside Formula 1 star Liam Lawson on a race circuit. The Racing Bulls driver will return to Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell in December to provide hot laps for charity. Three hot ... <a title="Liam Lawson to give Kiwi fans a thrill ride" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/liam-lawson-to-give-kiwi-fans-a-thrill-ride/" aria-label="Read more about Liam Lawson to give Kiwi fans a thrill ride">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour says strikes in the final week of Term 3 prompted many to begin their holidays early. RNZ / Mark Papalii Associate Education Minister David Seymour is blaming teacher strikes for a drop in school attendance in the final week of Term 3. In a statement, he said the term ... <a title="David Seymour blames teacher strikes for drop in school attendance in last week of term" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/david-seymour-blames-teacher-strikes-for-drop-in-school-attendance-in-last-week-of-term/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour blames teacher strikes for drop in school attendance in last week of term">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene on the night of 30 October. Supplied/ Mike Dixon An 18-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged with arson, following a large fire in the old Fitzherbert bar in central Palmerston North. Police were called to the blaze on the evening of 30 October. Huge flames and ... <a title="Teenager charged, more arrests likely after fire at old Palmerston North pub The Fitz" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/teenager-charged-more-arrests-likely-after-fire-at-old-palmerston-north-pub-the-fitz/" aria-label="Read more about Teenager charged, more arrests likely after fire at old Palmerston North pub The Fitz">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin Routliffe of New Zealand celebrates with partner Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada after winning the 2025 US Open doubles title. MATTHEW STOCKMAN / AFP Their partnership may have come to an end but Erin Routliffe said she has a friend for life in Gaby Dabrowski. The pair announced their split earlier ... <a title="Erin Routliffe-Gaby Dabrowski split a business decision, but ‘I’ll have a friend for life’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/erin-routliffe-gaby-dabrowski-split-a-business-decision-but-ill-have-a-friend-for-life/" aria-label="Read more about Erin Routliffe-Gaby Dabrowski split a business decision, but ‘I’ll have a friend for life’">Read more</a>