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November 9, 2025
Asia Pacific Report A Pacific people’s mission to Kanaky New Caledonia was repeatedly confronted with a “profound sense of distrust” in the French state’s role in the decolonisation process, a new report released this week has revealed. “This scepticism, articulated by Kanak representatives, is rooted in the belief that France is not a neutral arbiter ... <a title="‘Profound distrust’ in France, says Pacific people’s mission report calling for new Kanaky negotiations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/profound-distrust-in-france-says-pacific-peoples-mission-report-calling-for-new-kanaky-negotiations/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Profound distrust’ in France, says Pacific people’s mission report calling for new Kanaky negotiations">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland CBD’s rough sleepers worry they will be kicked out of the city. (File photo) RNZ / Luke McPake A tougher stance on rough sleepers in Auckland’s central city has some homeless people fearing they will be pushed out to unfamiliar suburbs where they could struggle to survive. Earlier this week, ... <a title="Rough sleepers fear being pushed to unfamiliar suburbs as government considers central Auckland ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/rough-sleepers-fear-being-pushed-to-unfamiliar-suburbs-as-government-considers-central-auckland-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Rough sleepers fear being pushed to unfamiliar suburbs as government considers central Auckland ban">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Health is being accused of sitting on a state abuse survivor’s compensation claim. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Ministry of Health is being accused of sitting on a state abuse survivor’s compensation claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Wellington lawyer Sonja Cooper ... <a title="Health Ministry accused of sitting on dying state abuse survivor’s redress claim for weeks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/health-ministry-accused-of-sitting-on-dying-state-abuse-survivors-redress-claim-for-weeks/" aria-label="Read more about Health Ministry accused of sitting on dying state abuse survivor’s redress claim for weeks">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Michael Johnston is a senior fellow at the policy think tank New Zealand Initiative. New Zealand Initiative Many agree NZ’s education is below par, but how to fix it is the subject of major conflict – as the government’s proposed curriculum has made clear When Michael Johnston stepped onto the ... <a title="Behind the education overhaul: Outcry reveals deep divisions in the sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/behind-the-education-overhaul-outcry-reveals-deep-divisions-in-the-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Behind the education overhaul: Outcry reveals deep divisions in the sector">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour is promising to make cervical screening free for everyone, if elected, through its previously-announced Medicard scheme. Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said the move would help prevent cancers and avoid costly hospital treatments. “Each year 175 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cervical ... <a title="Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/labour-promises-to-make-cervical-screening-free-for-everyone/" aria-label="Read more about Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Greens Party’s new chief of staff Kevin Hague. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Green MP Kevin Hague is returning to politics to be the party’s new chief of staff. In a social media post on Thursday, Hague said he was coming “out of retirement” to take up the role after Eliza ... <a title="Former Green MP Kevin Hague returns as party’s new chief of staff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/former-green-mp-kevin-hague-returns-as-partys-new-chief-of-staff/" aria-label="Read more about Former Green MP Kevin Hague returns as party’s new chief of staff">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash investigation is ongoing. Photo: 123RF A cyclist has died in collision with another cyclist in Carterton. Emergency services were called to the scene on Kokotau Road at 11:30am on Saturday. One of the cyclists were airlifted to hospital, where they later died. The road was closed while police completed ... <a title="Cyclist dies in collision with another cyclist in Wairarapa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/cyclist-dies-in-collision-with-another-cyclist-in-wairarapa/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclist dies in collision with another cyclist in Wairarapa">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Various education industry groups have spoken out about changes to the Teaching Council announced last week by the Minister of Education. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Groups including Catholic school principals and kindergartens have united to oppose government changes to the teacher registration and disciplinary body the Teaching Council. In an ... <a title="Education groups oppose minister’s Teaching Council shake-up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/education-groups-oppose-ministers-teaching-council-shake-up/" aria-label="Read more about Education groups oppose minister’s Teaching Council shake-up">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Image from the BSA’s recent report ‘Public trust in news media’ highlighting the factors that damage it – and enhance it. Broadcasting Standards Authority “The blatant, blatant bias of the New Zealand media makes you want to weep,” an exasperated Mike Hosking told his Newstalk ZB listeners last Thursday. A new ... <a title="Saving the marriage of journalism and the people" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/saving-the-marriage-of-journalism-and-the-people/" aria-label="Read more about Saving the marriage of journalism and the people">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand This is one of a series of essays and short stories commissioned to commemorate RNZ’s 100 years on air in Aotearoa. Barbara turns the radio on. It’s square and brown and has four perfectly round knobs along the bottom. The voice from the wooden box says it’s 9am, so Barbara’s just ... <a title="9am on the radio" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/9am-on-the-radio/" aria-label="Read more about 9am on the radio">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] A major increase in rescues on a popular Mount Aspiring National Park track has prompted a new safety campaign. The Mountain Safety Council hopes a new video that highlights the rugged terrain and rapidly changing alpine conditions on the Brewster Track will help trampers better prepare, after two deaths ... <a title="Mountain Safety Council wants Brewster Track trampers to be better prepared" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/mountain-safety-council-wants-brewster-track-trampers-to-be-better-prepared/" aria-label="Read more about Mountain Safety Council wants Brewster Track trampers to be better prepared">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Video posted to social media shows the fire on Dorie Beach, near Rakaia, Canterbury. Photo: Supplied / Local Democracy Reporting A Rakaia fisherman has complained to authorities, after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight. Ashburton District Council confirmed a person had been fined $400 after ... <a title="Rubbish dumped, set alight on Canterbury beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/09/rubbish-dumped-set-alight-on-canterbury-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Rubbish dumped, set alight on Canterbury beach">Read more</a>
