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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A recount has confirmed the outcome of a closely contested seat in Porirua’s local election. Parirua Māori Ward councillor Kylie Wihapi, who was deputy mayor last term, has been confirmed winner by nine votes over candidate Jess ... <a title="Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/kylie-wihapi-confrimed-as-porirua-maori-ward-councillor/" aria-label="Read more about Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 13, 2025.
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A person being winched at of the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Supplied / Police Emergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third who was taking photos of the ordeal. Police were called about 8.30am to the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel where the first two people got caught ... <a title="Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/coromandel-rescue-mission-escalates-after-man-taking-photos-of-it-was-also-swept-off-rocks/" aria-label="Read more about Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Ian Griffin Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Send us your photos: iwitness@rnz.co.nz Tūhura Otago Museum’s director Dr Ian Griffin told Midday Report the aurora was likely to be visible ... <a title="There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/there-could-be-another-chance-to-spot-an-aurora-over-southern-nz-tonight/" aria-label="Read more about There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats and pockets of kaikawaka forest. Supplied/DOC Fire and Emergency has confirmed a “controlled burn” in the vicinity of the massive Tongariro wildfire was not the cause. A spokesperson said there was a controlled burn in the area at ... <a title="‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/controlled-burn-near-tongariro-ruled-out-as-wildfire-cause/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each day. 123RF A North Dunedin bottle store in the student quarter has agreed to close an hour earlier after facing backlash. Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each ... <a title="Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/dunedin-bottle-store-to-close-earlier-after-backlash/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Le Lagadec, Senior Lecturer and Head of Course, Graduate Certificate in Nursing, CQUniversity Australia Energy Films Library/Getty Images Line dancing is enjoying a global resurgence, rising to a level of popularity not seen since Billy Ray Cyrus’ Achy Breaky Heart topped the charts in 1991. But ... <a title="5 health benefits of line dancing – according to science" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/5-health-benefits-of-line-dancing-according-to-science-267972/" aria-label="Read more about 5 health benefits of line dancing – according to science">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in the fight against meth. Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s technology is already being used to combat pirates as well as the sabotage of vital subsea cables. Four ... <a title="Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/homegrown-maritime-surveillance-platform-may-help-in-fight-against-meth-prime-minister/" aria-label="Read more about Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou’s first visit to New Caledonia is marked by marathon political talks and growing concerns about the French Pacific territory’s deteriorating economic situation. Moutchou arrived on Monday on a visit scheduled to last until tomorrow. With a backdrop of political uncertainty ... <a title="French Overseas Minister holds marathon political talks in New Caledonia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/french-overseas-minister-holds-marathon-political-talks-in-new-caledonia/" aria-label="Read more about French Overseas Minister holds marathon political talks in New Caledonia">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Finding the best balance between the environment and development is vital but often contested. Renewable energy projects, housing and mining approvals are all important, while Australia’s unique natural environment also requires defence. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Murray Watt on the compromises to pass new environmental laws before christmas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/politics-with-michelle-grattan-murray-watt-on-the-compromises-to-pass-new-environmental-laws-before-christmas-269594/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Murray Watt on the compromises to pass new environmental laws before christmas">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Kendall, Adjunct Research Fellow, The University of Queensland; Griffith University The Australia Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has given a dramatic warning that sophisticated hackers backed by foreign governments are increasingly targeting Australian infrastructure such as telecommunications and airports. ASIO chief Mike Burgess warned we are now ... <a title="‘High-impact sabotage’: spy chief issues grave warning about espionage and sabotage threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/high-impact-sabotage-spy-chief-issues-grave-warning-about-espionage-and-sabotage-threat-269604/" aria-label="Read more about ‘High-impact sabotage’: spy chief issues grave warning about espionage and sabotage threat">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at University Oval in Dunedin in the fifth and final match of the T20 international series. New Zealand lead the series 2-1, after the fourth match was wiped out by rain in Nelson on Monday, with just 6.3 overs played. First ball is ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies – fifth T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-fifth-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies – fifth T20">Read more</a>
