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Month: December 2025

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‘The Manipulated’ a relentless thriller built for binge-watching

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Watching the trailer of The Manipulated, you might think: “Isn’t this just Prison Break all over again?”. But you’d be wrong. While a few shots and a sliver of the score nod to the American classic, this K-drama, inspired by the 2017 film Fabricated City, quickly carves out its own territory. ... <a title="‘The Manipulated’ a relentless thriller built for binge-watching" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/the-manipulated-a-relentless-thriller-built-for-binge-watching/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The Manipulated’ a relentless thriller built for binge-watching">Read more</a>

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Chris Hipkins promises different Labour: ‘Opportunity to stamp my own mark’

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is promising voters will see a different Labour in 2026 to the party they turned their backs on in 2023. The last election saw Labour’s six years in government come to an end, and Hipkins returning to the opposition benches just 10 months after becoming prime minister. ... <a title="Chris Hipkins promises different Labour: ‘Opportunity to stamp my own mark’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/chris-hipkins-promises-different-labour-opportunity-to-stamp-my-own-mark/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Hipkins promises different Labour: ‘Opportunity to stamp my own mark’">Read more</a>

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Should you sell your US shares?

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Some are warning that an AI fall could bring a share price collapse to tech stocks. AFP / Joel Saget Share markets have had a volatile year but are on track to end significantly stronger than they began. While the NZX50 has lifted less than 5 percent over the past year, ... <a title="Should you sell your US shares?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/should-you-sell-your-us-shares/" aria-label="Read more about Should you sell your US shares?">Read more</a>

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Annual meteor shower to be visible in NZ skies

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The annual Geminids captured in 2023. AFP / Yasser Al-Zayyat The best meteor shower of the year will be visible across New Zealand skies from Sunday night. The annual meteor shower the Geminids, named after the constellation Gemini, comes from dust and debris left behind by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid. Te ... <a title="Annual meteor shower to be visible in NZ skies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/annual-meteor-shower-to-be-visible-in-nz-skies/" aria-label="Read more about Annual meteor shower to be visible in NZ skies">Read more</a>

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Weather: Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has issued multiple orange warnings and watches for parts of the South Island. File photo. Heavy rain and severe northwest gales are set to hit large parts of the South Island, with MetService issuing multiple orange warnings and watches as an active front is set to move across the country. ... <a title="Weather: Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/weather-heavy-rain-severe-gales-to-lash-south-island/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island">Read more</a>

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Altercation in Te Kūiti leaves person hospitalised

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The injured person is in a stable condition. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has been hospitalised after an altercation in the King Country town of Te Kūiti. Police were called to King Street East at 12:45am after reports of an altercation between people known to each other. They said the ... <a title="Altercation in Te Kūiti leaves person hospitalised" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/altercation-in-te-kuiti-leaves-person-hospitalised/" aria-label="Read more about Altercation in Te Kūiti leaves person hospitalised">Read more</a>

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Media in the middle of fudge stunts, debate drama and ‘right v left’ rows

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The possibility of a generational clash of the finance ministers got the media going. The Press “Are you worried about this Taxpayers’ Union campaign that’s going to be launched against Nicola Willis?” Heather du Plessis-Allan asked the prime minister on Newstalk ZB last Monday. “I haven’t seen it. But I would ... <a title="Media in the middle of fudge stunts, debate drama and ‘right v left’ rows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/media-in-the-middle-of-fudge-stunts-debate-drama-and-right-v-left-rows/" aria-label="Read more about Media in the middle of fudge stunts, debate drama and ‘right v left’ rows">Read more</a>

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Training exercise to test response to maritime emergency

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A training exercise will be carried out off the Taranaki coast. 123RF A training exercise will be carried out off the Taranaki coast, in a bid to assess how agencies respond to a maritime emergency. The operation will be held on Sunday between Port Taranaki and the Bell Block area. Locals ... <a title="Training exercise to test response to maritime emergency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/training-exercise-to-test-response-to-maritime-emergency/" aria-label="Read more about Training exercise to test response to maritime emergency">Read more</a>

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Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Skipper Travis Whiteman. RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod Two lawmakers have expressed different views on whether New Zealand’s boating rules are fit for purpose. But the rules look unlikely to change anytime soon. On Wednesday in the Thames District Court, skipper Travis Whiteman was sentenced and fined for careless operation of a ... <a title="Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/politicians-divided-over-whether-boating-rules-are-fit-for-purpose/" aria-label="Read more about Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose">Read more</a>

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Football: Auckland City claim back-to-back National League titles after penalty shootout

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland City celebrate winning the National League Championship Men’s Final. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Auckland City FC have defended their National League Championship title with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Chatham Cup holders Wellington Olympic, after the match finished tied 2-2 following extra time in a thrilling final at Newtown ... <a title="Football: Auckland City claim back-to-back National League titles after penalty shootout" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/football-auckland-city-claim-back-to-back-national-league-titles-after-penalty-shootout/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland City claim back-to-back National League titles after penalty shootout">Read more</a>

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Teen who fled youth justice facility found

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Google Maps Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch. The boy fled from Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo in Rolleston on Saturday morning. He was found at 4.15am, with the assistance of the Eagle helicopter. Oranga Tamariki confirmed the boy was back ... <a title="Teen who fled youth justice facility found" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/teen-who-fled-youth-justice-facility-found/" aria-label="Read more about Teen who fled youth justice facility found">Read more</a>

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‘Opportunity to stamp my own mark’: Chris Hipkins promises a different Labour

December 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is promising voters will see a different Labour in 2026 to the party they turned their backs on in 2023. The last election saw Labour’s six years in government come to an end, and Hipkins returning to the opposition benches just 10 months after becoming prime minister. ... <a title="‘Opportunity to stamp my own mark’: Chris Hipkins promises a different Labour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/opportunity-to-stamp-my-own-mark-chris-hipkins-promises-a-different-labour/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Opportunity to stamp my own mark’: Chris Hipkins promises a different Labour">Read more</a>