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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock photo 123RF If you’re fed up with Northern Hemisphere listicles on how to prepare for a cold Christmas, here’s a taste of what it takes to host a summer celebration “When you love someone, you feed them.” This from Colin Mathura-Jeffree, who is probably the country’s premier guest. He’s often ... <a title="Tips for hosting a fabulous 2025 summer Christmas do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/tips-for-hosting-a-fabulous-2025-summer-christmas-do/" aria-label="Read more about Tips for hosting a fabulous 2025 summer Christmas do">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Striking senior doctors on the picket line outside Wellington Regional Hospital, in September 2023. RNZ / Ruth Hill Both the doctors and dentists’ union and Health New Zealand say their focus is to get back to the bargaining table to hash out a pay deal. In September the health agency alleged ... <a title="Doctors’ union, Health NZ keen to get back to bargaining after failed ERA bid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/doctors-union-health-nz-keen-to-get-back-to-bargaining-after-failed-era-bid/" aria-label="Read more about Doctors’ union, Health NZ keen to get back to bargaining after failed ERA bid">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Braxton Sorenson-McGee scores a try for the Black Ferns. www.photosport.nz Black Ferns superstar Braxton Sorensen McGee will become a dual international at the Dubai Sevens, with a familiar face alongside her. McGee has lit up the 15-a-side code in her professional debut year, winning a Super Rugby Aupiki title and starring ... <a title="Teen sensations Braxton Sorenson-McGee, Danii Mafoe debut at Dubai Sevens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/teen-sensations-braxton-sorenson-mcgee-danii-mafoe-debut-at-dubai-sevens/" aria-label="Read more about Teen sensations Braxton Sorenson-McGee, Danii Mafoe debut at Dubai Sevens">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A spectacular long range effort from Kyra Cooney-Cross has helped Australia’s Matildas to a dominant 5-0 win over the Football Ferns in Gosford. Cooney-Cross, who was incisive and creative all night in central midfield, lobbed New Zealand goalkeeper Anna Leat from near to halfway in an effort reminiscent of her similarly ... <a title="Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross scores stunning long range goal as Matildas down Football Ferns 5-0" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/australias-kyra-cooney-cross-scores-stunning-long-range-goal-as-matildas-down-football-ferns-5-0/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross scores stunning long range goal as Matildas down Football Ferns 5-0">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
RNZ Pacific Sitiveni Rabuka, the instigator of Fiji’s coup culture, took to the witness stand for the first time today — fronting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Suva. The TRC was set up by Rabuka’s coalition government with the aim of promoting truth-telling and reconciliation regarding political upheavals dating back to 1987. The ... <a title="Fiji PM Rabuka blames ‘insulated’ upbringing for racially motivated 1987 coups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/fiji-pm-rabuka-blames-insulated-upbringing-for-racially-motivated-1987-coups/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji PM Rabuka blames ‘insulated’ upbringing for racially motivated 1987 coups">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns have been beaten in a convincing 5-0 win by the Matildas. The 33rd-ranked Ferns took on the 15th-ranked Matildas at Polytec Stadium in Gosford, Australia, on Friday night. They faced an Australian side brimming with stars and a nation they had not beaten in more than 30 years. ... <a title="Australia’s Matildas dominate Football Ferns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/australias-matildas-dominate-football-ferns/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s Matildas dominate Football Ferns">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns will end the year against an Australian side brimming with stars and a nation that they have not beaten in more than 30 years. The 33rd-ranked Ferns take on the 15th-ranked Matildas at Polytec Stadium in Gosford, Australia, on Friday night. Kickoff is at 9.30pm NZT. Sign up ... <a title="Live: Football Ferns v Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/live-football-ferns-v-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Football Ferns v Australia">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A hotspot can point to where drought may be developing (File image). RNZ / Liz Garton Unusually dry conditions forming hotspots are affecting eastern areas of both the North and South Islands following a period of hot, dry winds. Earth Sciences New Zealand has identified the hotspots – areas where soils ... <a title="Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/hotspots-forming-in-unusually-dry-conditions/" aria-label="Read more about Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The inicident unfolded on Friday. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a car from an elderly man while armed with a spear gun in South Auckland. Police said the 42-year-old approached an elderly man’s car on Hillcrest Rd in Papatoetoe and demanded his ... <a title="Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland’s Papatoetoe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/spear-gun-used-in-carjacking-in-south-aucklands-papatoetoe/" aria-label="Read more about Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland’s Papatoetoe">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts made the announcement on Friday. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii The Local Government Minister has announced cost cutting measures for wastewater aimed at boosting savings for ratepayers. New national wastewater environmental performances standards hope to save up to $830 million over the next 35 years by streamlining ... <a title="New cost-cutting measures for wasterwater standards announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/new-cost-cutting-measures-for-wasterwater-standards-announced/" aria-label="Read more about New cost-cutting measures for wasterwater standards announced">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A senior doctors picket line in September. (File photo) RNZ / Ruth Hill Health NZ has failed in bid to get the Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into a contract and end repeated strike action. Health NZ asked the authority in September to “fix” the terms of the collective ... <a title="Health NZ fails to get Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into contract amid pay dispute deadlock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/health-nz-fails-to-get-employment-relations-authority-to-force-senior-doctors-into-contract-amid-pay-dispute-deadlock/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ fails to get Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into contract amid pay dispute deadlock">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC assistant coach Danny Hay putting the players through their paces before the game. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC coach Steve Corica reduced the number of training days this week before a clash with last-placed Newcastle Jets in the A-League on Sunday. Disappointed that the players looked “flat” in last week’s ... <a title="Unbeaten Auckland FC rethink training before last-place A-League game" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/unbeaten-auckland-fc-rethink-training-before-last-place-a-league-game/" aria-label="Read more about Unbeaten Auckland FC rethink training before last-place A-League game">Read more</a>
