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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / MarineTraffic Passengers have been stuck on the Interislander ferry, Kaiarahi, for almost six hours. The ship experienced steering problems during its voyage across the Cook Strait to Picton on Friday. Wellington harbourmaster Grant Nalder said the ferry left Wellington at about 3:30pm, but turned back from entering Tory Channel. ... <a title="Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiarahi after ‘steering problems’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/passengers-stuck-on-interislander-ferry-kaiarahi-after-steering-problems/" aria-label="Read more about Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiarahi after ‘steering problems’">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died after a serious crash in Palmerston North on Friday. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, State Highway 56 around 12.30pm. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. The road had since ... <a title="Person dies after serious crash in Palmerston North" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/person-dies-after-serious-crash-in-palmerston-north/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies after serious crash in Palmerston North">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moved 12 different proposed laws through 32 stages of approval. Included in the plan is fixing an error made by tired government MPs during the previous long week of urgency, when they voted for an opposition amendment and, ... <a title="Crimes bill adds things outside the usual rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/crimes-bill-adds-things-outside-the-usual-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Crimes bill adds things outside the usual rules">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to be starting to move towards some tightening of parliamentarians’ travel entitlements. After more than a week of controversy, Albanese on Friday said he had asked the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority for advice. “I’ve said ... <a title="Tighter travel rules may be on the way, after Albanese seeks advice from watchdog" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/tighter-travel-rules-may-be-on-the-way-after-albanese-seeks-advice-from-watchdog-271945/" aria-label="Read more about Tighter travel rules may be on the way, after Albanese seeks advice from watchdog">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand For people with disabilities, even daily life can require some workarounds – let alone a natural disaster. With this in mind, the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) has launched a new emergency preparedness guide developed by, and for, disabled people. Renee Patete, who’s been blind since birth, said most things ... <a title="Getting through a natural disaster with a disability" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/getting-through-a-natural-disaster-with-a-disability/" aria-label="Read more about Getting through a natural disaster with a disability">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruth Richardson says she is still willing to debate Finance Minister Nicola Willis “so long as it is a substantive discussion”. RNZ/Reece Baker/Supplied The Taxpayers Union (TPU) chair Ruth Richardson is still willing to debate Finance Minister Nicola Willis, and is suggesting Cameron Bagrie as a moderator. Willis this week challenged ... <a title="Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis after dispute over venue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/ruth-richardson-still-willing-to-debate-nicola-willis-after-dispute-over-venue/" aria-label="Read more about Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis after dispute over venue">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland firefighters protest for better pay and work conditions. RNZ/Lucy Xia Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says paid firefighters are “rolling the dice on people’s safety” with ongoing strike action. But the union is hitting back and said its comments about pay offers are pedalling “rubbish” that will only galvanise their member’s ... <a title="Ongoing strike action by paid firefighters ‘rolling the dice on people’s safety’ – FENZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/ongoing-strike-action-by-paid-firefighters-rolling-the-dice-on-peoples-safety-fenz/" aria-label="Read more about Ongoing strike action by paid firefighters ‘rolling the dice on people’s safety’ – FENZ">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Anticipation is building ahead of the third instalment of director James Cameron’s alien epic, Avatar, with a crowd expected to attend Saturday’s star-studded red carpet event. The Wellington premiere of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash could draw thousands, according to the council, with A-list stars due to hit the red carpet ... <a title="Stars in town, movie buffs amped for Avatar 3 premiere" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/stars-in-town-movie-buffs-amped-for-avatar-3-premiere/" aria-label="Read more about Stars in town, movie buffs amped for Avatar 3 premiere">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute It seemed inevitable – politically at least – that the federal government would step in to save Tomago Aluminium in New South Wales, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter. Rio Tinto, the owners of Tomago, has enjoyed attractively priced electricity for a ... <a title="Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/government-reveals-taxpayer-funded-deal-to-keep-australias-largest-aluminium-smelter-open-how-long-we-will-pay-271943/" aria-label="Read more about Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Thirty-three stores passed the test. 123RF Auckland police are disappointed after three liquor stores sold alcohol to minors. During the last three weeks, over 30 stores across Auckland were tested by inspectors to see they were complying with alcohol laws. Sergeant Michael Haydon said three failed. “We’re really disappointed to report ... <a title="Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/three-auckland-stores-caught-selling-alcohol-to-minors/" aria-label="Read more about Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is in a serious condition after a crash on State Highway 1 near Wellsford. Police were called to the single vehicle crash at about 4pm. Police say the road was not blocked after the crash. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated ... <a title="Serious injuries after SH1 crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/serious-injuries-after-sh1-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Serious injuries after SH1 crash">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Niva Chittock A major Queenstown tourism operator and two other contractors have been sentenced for contributing to a landslip that inundated a residential street, forcing dozens of evacuations during record rainfall. Skyline Enterprises, along with contractors Naylor Love Central Otago Limited and Wilsons Contractors Limited, were charged for breaches ... <a title="Major Queenstown tourism operator sentenced over landslip that forced evacuations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/major-queenstown-tourism-operator-sentenced-over-landslip-that-forced-evacuations/" aria-label="Read more about Major Queenstown tourism operator sentenced over landslip that forced evacuations">Read more</a>
