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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A huge forestry fire near the Central Hawke’s Bay village of Pōrangahau in October took weeks to extinguish. Supplied More total fire bans on open air fires have been put in place for parts of Hawkes Bay. They apply to the Southern Hawke’s Bay Coast and Porangahau zones of Hawke’s Bay. ... <a title="More total fire bans take effect in Hawke’s Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/more-total-fire-bans-take-effect-in-hawkes-bay/" aria-label="Read more about More total fire bans take effect in Hawke’s Bay">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Eldridge, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Swinburne University of Technology Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images When summer hits, the combination of heat and activity often result in increased sweating. Sweat is great – it’s our personal evaporative cooling system. Most of us will sweat out at least half a ... <a title="What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? Quite significant, actually" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/whats-the-difference-between-deodorant-and-antiperspirant-quite-significant-actually-271626/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? Quite significant, actually">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anam Bilgrami, Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University If you arrive at an emergency department (ED) today, you’ll be triaged. That’s a quick judgement about how urgently you need care. Those in crisis are seen quickly, while others may wait hours. ... <a title="Just 2 in 3 patients are treated on time in emergency departments. Check how your public hospital performs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/just-2-in-3-patients-are-treated-on-time-in-emergency-departments-check-how-your-public-hospital-performs-270683/" aria-label="Read more about Just 2 in 3 patients are treated on time in emergency departments. Check how your public hospital performs">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cher McGillivray, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Bond University GettyImages ArtMarie/ Getty Images Christmas can be a magical time of year for kids. Writing wish-lists, seeing Santa at the shops, leaving carrots for the reindeer out on the porch. And then of course, the presents under the tree. ... <a title="Uh oh, my child just discovered the truth about Santa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/uh-oh-my-child-just-discovered-the-truth-about-santa-271747/" aria-label="Read more about Uh oh, my child just discovered the truth about Santa">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan F. Gholipour, Associate Professor of Property, Western Sydney University The gap between rich and poor has reached historic highs. According to the World Inequality Report 2026, released in recent weeks, the richest 10% of the global population now receive 53% of all income and own a ... <a title="Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/inequality-alone-doesnt-cause-civil-unrest-but-internet-access-adds-the-crucial-spark-272058/" aria-label="Read more about Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Howard, Senior Lecturer, Discipline of English and Writing, University of Sydney IMDB People crowd together in the sun. All smiles and waves. Joyous. Pandemonium erupts. Panic hits like a shockwave as those assembled swivel and bolt, spilling down a seemingly infinite flight of steps. Armed men ... <a title="Battleship Potemkin at 100: how the Soviet film redrew the boundaries of cinema" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/battleship-potemkin-at-100-how-the-soviet-film-redrew-the-boundaries-of-cinema-267433/" aria-label="Read more about Battleship Potemkin at 100: how the Soviet film redrew the boundaries of cinema">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Whitney Hansen photosport Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year’s global showpiece. Hansen will succeed Allan Bunting and becomes the second woman to hold the post after Vicky Dombroski in 1994. Her assistant coaches ... <a title="Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/whitney-hansen-announced-as-black-ferns-head-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Aalia and Jala Hooker started Flatpack Girls in 2021. Ke-Xin Li Auckland woman Roisin Connolly is stoked to move into her new home before the festive season. Her Christmas tree is out and decorations are up, but some key furniture is still missing before she can comfortably welcome her guests. Specifically, ... <a title="Sisters build business on back of knack for flatpacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/sisters-build-business-on-back-of-knack-for-flatpacks/" aria-label="Read more about Sisters build business on back of knack for flatpacks">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Halberg Awards held at Spark Arena, Auckland. Stephen Barker/Photosport The Halberg Foundation unveiled the finalists across six categories, to be announced at its annual awards ceremony in Auckland on 16 February. Of the 32 finalists in the six categories, six each hail from track and field and the snow. High jumper ... <a title="Halberg Award finalists revealed, athletics and snow sports dominate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/halberg-award-finalists-revealed-athletics-and-snow-sports-dominate/" aria-label="Read more about Halberg Award finalists revealed, athletics and snow sports dominate">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A family is advocating for change after their daughter died by suspected suicide. 123RF Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. The family of a 13-year-old who died by suspected suicide after contacting multiple helplines is making a plea for better information sharing by crisis services. Annabelle Daza died ... <a title="Parents of suspected suicide victim call for better information sharing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/parents-of-suspected-suicide-victim-call-for-better-information-sharing/" aria-label="Read more about Parents of suspected suicide victim call for better information sharing">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Tounsel, Associate Professor of History, University of Washington Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu Agency via Getty, Ebrahim Hamid, Getty, Hussein Malla/Getty, Anadolu/Getty, The Conversation Sudan’s brutal civil war has dragged on for more than 2½ years, displacing millions and killing in excess of 150,000 people – making it among ... <a title="Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/sudans-civil-war-a-visual-guide-to-the-brutal-conflict-271429/" aria-label="Read more about Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carrie McDonough, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University U.S. researchers are seeking the light at the end of a rough year for science. Westend61/Getty Images From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States. January saw the abrupt suspension ... <a title="‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/this-year-nearly-broke-me-as-a-scientist-us-researchers-reflect-on-how-2025s-science-cuts-have-changed-their-lives-271282/" aria-label="Read more about ‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives">Read more</a>
