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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A humpback whale tangled in a cray pot line during an earlier incident in Northland in 2018. Catherine Peters DOC A humpback whale has died after becoming caught in a cray pot rope off the Northland coast. The death is revealed in a report for Fisheries New Zealand detailing accidental catches ... <a title="Humpback whale dies after being caught in rope" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/humpback-whale-dies-after-being-caught-in-rope/" aria-label="Read more about Humpback whale dies after being caught in rope">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say a Wairarapa methamphetamine supplier and his network profited at the expense of the community, and are carrying out court ordered asset seizures. Supplied/ Police More than half a million dollars of riches from organised crime could be stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer after a court order, while his ... <a title="Drug dealing dad to lose more than half a million in asset seizures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/drug-dealing-dad-to-lose-more-than-half-a-million-in-asset-seizures/" aria-label="Read more about Drug dealing dad to lose more than half a million in asset seizures">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have arrested five people after an aggravated burglary in Auckland’s Albany. The group allegedly entered a store on The Avenue on Friday morning. Police said the offenders were taking items when a fight broke out. They said the store owner was assaulted and received minor injuries. ... <a title="Auckland shop owner assaulted in alleged aggravated burglary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/auckland-shop-owner-assaulted-in-alleged-aggravated-burglary/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland shop owner assaulted in alleged aggravated burglary">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student Junior Fa’amalosi Isaako was asleep at his home in Flaxmere, Hastings in June, when he was awoken by loud arguing. RNZ Insight / Anneke Smith A man who saved the life of a critically wounded stabbing victim is among 10 people being honoured ... <a title="‘Extraordinary act of bravery’: Junior Isaako stopped violent attack, saved stabbed man’s life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/extraordinary-act-of-bravery-junior-isaako-stopped-violent-attack-saved-stabbed-mans-life/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Extraordinary act of bravery’: Junior Isaako stopped violent attack, saved stabbed man’s life">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A motorbike rider has died following a crash in Northland. Police said the single-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1 in Kaitaia at about 8.50pm on Friday. The rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died soon after. Police said a scene examination has ... <a title="Motorbike rider dies in Northland crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/motorbike-rider-dies-in-northland-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Motorbike rider dies in Northland crash">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop ... <a title="If I die without kids, does the government get my KiwiSaver? – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/if-i-die-without-kids-does-the-government-get-my-kiwisaver-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about If I die without kids, does the government get my KiwiSaver? – Ask Susan">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Heath Jones also received a bravery award in 2011. Government House, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Sergeant Heath Courtenay Jones (left) with then Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand after receiving the New Zealand Bravery Decoration on 29 June 2011. A police officer who rescued a mother and two kids stranded ... <a title="Police officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone Gabrielle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/police-officer-commended-for-bravery-after-rescuing-family-during-cyclone-gabrielle/" aria-label="Read more about Police officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone Gabrielle">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand King Charles. – [embedded content] Britain’s King Charles has recorded a personal message about his experience with cancer. It is being broadcast live on the UK’s Channel 4. A statement from the Royal Family said the message was part of Stand Up To Cancer 2025, a joint campaign from Cancer Research ... <a title="King Charles shares personal experience with cancer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/king-charles-shares-personal-experience-with-cancer/" aria-label="Read more about King Charles shares personal experience with cancer">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus (Ngāti Whātua), Massey University journalism student Predator Free Wellington said its efforts to eliminate predators have led to a doubling of native bird life in the Miramar Peninsula. Supplied / JM BELTRAN Predator Free Wellington said its efforts to eliminate predators have led to a doubling of ... <a title="Native bird numbers double in Miramar Peninsula" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/native-bird-numbers-double-in-miramar-peninsula/" aria-label="Read more about Native bird numbers double in Miramar Peninsula">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A homicide investigation is underway after a man’s death in Rotorua overnight. In a statement, Detective Inspector Lew Warner said officers were called to Ford Road about 8.30pm on Friday after receiving reports of a vehicle crashing into a tree. The only person in the car was ... <a title="Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua after police called to alleged crash scene" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/homicide-investigation-launched-in-rotorua-after-police-called-to-alleged-crash-scene/" aria-label="Read more about Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua after police called to alleged crash scene">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde used his trademark speed to win the T100 Qatar triathlon race. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde has been crowned king of the T100 World Triathlon series after rounding out his season in perfect style. Wilde won the final race in the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship final ... <a title="Hayden Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/hayden-wilde-claims-first-t100-triathlon-world-title-securing-huge-cash-bonus/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Rees and Dart Rivers join Lake Whakatipu. Jonathan Young dived in to try and save a child near the top of Lake Whakatipu in January 2023 but did not survive. RNZ / Tess Brunton The partner of a man who drowned while trying to save a struggling child in Lake ... <a title="Three people honoured for roles in saving boy in danger of drowning" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/three-people-honoured-for-roles-in-saving-boy-in-danger-of-drowning/" aria-label="Read more about Three people honoured for roles in saving boy in danger of drowning">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park sheep in pens waiting to be shorn RNZ/Liz Garton Cornwall Park farm is something of a hidden gem in the heart of Auckland city. Taking up 73 of the 172 hectares of the total park, the farm’s Simmental cattle and Perendale sheep are a much-loved feature for the millions ... <a title="Country Life: Cornwall Park, the farm in the heart of a city" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/country-life-cornwall-park-the-farm-in-the-heart-of-a-city/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Cornwall Park, the farm in the heart of a city">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A “grin” for the camera from Minstrel, bred and raised by Bex Tasker RNZ/Sally Round Ordinary farm animals can do extraordinary things under the care and guidance of former drug dog handler Bex Tasker. In a few rolling paddocks overlooking Matakana Island in Bay of Plenty, her young human trainees are ... <a title="Country Life: Turning animal tricks into teen confidence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/country-life-turning-animal-tricks-into-teen-confidence/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Turning animal tricks into teen confidence">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāi Tahu rock art of three taniwha with their tails intertwined. RNZ / Maja Burry Māori rock art is one of a dozen research areas chosen by the Royal Society to get a funding boost. The Royal Society Te Apārangi announced the 12 recipients of its Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship ... <a title="Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/maori-rock-art-one-of-a-dozen-research-areas-to-get-1-16m-funding-boost/" aria-label="Read more about Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Unutai e! Unutai e! exhibition was developed by Dunedin Public Art Gallery in collaboration with Ngāi Tahu leaders and photographer Anne Noble. Supplied An exhibition opening in Christchurch is offering an insight into the deteriorating state of freshwater across the Ngāi Tahu takiwā which has prompted the iwi to take ... <a title="Christchurch exhibition looks at decline in state of freshwater across Ngāi Tahu takiwā" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/christchurch-exhibition-looks-at-decline-in-state-of-freshwater-across-ngai-tahu-takiwa/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch exhibition looks at decline in state of freshwater across Ngāi Tahu takiwā">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour’s prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn’t wish the “horrible experience” on anyone. The boy, who cannot be named due to privacy reasons, is the third youngest recipient ever to receive a New Zealand Bravery Award. He was among 10 ... <a title="NZ Bravery Award recipients include boy who tried to stop neighbour’s ‘horrible’ prolonged assault on his father" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/nz-bravery-award-recipients-include-boy-who-tried-to-stop-neighbours-horrible-prolonged-assault-on-his-father/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Bravery Award recipients include boy who tried to stop neighbour’s ‘horrible’ prolonged assault on his father">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi (file). Interislander KiwiRail is investigating an Interislander ferry steering problem that saw passengers stuck on board for more than six hours on Friday. The Kaiārahi experienced steering problems during its 3.30pm voyage across the Cook Strait to Picton. The vessel returned to Wellington as a precaution, docking ... <a title="KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/kiwirail-investigating-interislander-kaiarahi-ferry-steering-problem/" aria-label="Read more about KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A month after a bombshell report was released by the police watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police Minister of Police Mark Mitchell sat down with National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood in what he says is his final interview on the matter. Who knew what about former ... <a title="An IPCA report, Ms Z and 36 emails: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s final words on Jevon McSkimming saga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/an-ipca-report-ms-z-and-36-emails-police-minister-mark-mitchells-final-words-on-jevon-mcskimming-saga/" aria-label="Read more about An IPCA report, Ms Z and 36 emails: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s final words on Jevon McSkimming saga">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand If anyone knows what it takes to survive a family road trip without the kids bickering in the back seat or your marriage reaching breaking point, it’s Jono Wright. The Wellington father-of-three, one half of NZ Fun Adventures Camping with wife Chloe, hits the road for a family camping trip at ... <a title="How to pack for a summer road trip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/how-to-pack-for-a-summer-road-trip/" aria-label="Read more about How to pack for a summer road trip">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Max Western, Associate Professor of Behavioural Science, Co-Director, Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change, University of Bath Multishooter/Shutterstock To many people, crossing a road at a traffic light is a mundane task requiring little thought or effort. But for the growing population of senior citizens with limitations ... <a title="Cities aren’t built for older people – our study shows many can’t walk fast enough to beat a pedestrian crossing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/cities-arent-built-for-older-people-our-study-shows-many-cant-walk-fast-enough-to-beat-a-pedestrian-crossing-271874/" aria-label="Read more about Cities aren’t built for older people – our study shows many can’t walk fast enough to beat a pedestrian crossing">Read more</a>
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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>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Farmers will be exposed to the uncertainty of the three-year political cycle by the government’s decision to walk away from the bipartisan consensus on climate change, the Greens say. The government is pushing through all three stages of a bill to weaken the 2050 methane emissions target ... <a title="Parliament debates climate targets under urgency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/parliament-debates-climate-targets-under-urgency/" aria-label="Read more about Parliament debates climate targets under urgency">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney Maria Korneeva/Getty Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider when planning your trip. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook the importance of pre-travel vaccinations. That’s ... <a title="I’m heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/im-heading-overseas-do-i-really-need-travel-vaccines-269495/" aria-label="Read more about I’m heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Like everyone else, teenagers want to have fun and feel like they’re on holiday when summer comes. They can also push back on routine and expectations and argue that, because there’s no school, there should also be no rules. Gaming all night then crashing until midday doesn’t make anyone feel good, ... <a title="How to set boundaries for teens over the summer break" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/how-to-set-boundaries-for-teens-over-the-summer-break/" aria-label="Read more about How to set boundaries for teens over the summer break">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Emergency services are responding to a crash on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway on Friday afternoon. The crash involves a logging truck and car and has blocked the northbound lanes. It was reported about 3.30pm, between Kaikorai Valley Rd turnoff and Caversham Valley Road on-ramp. There are no reports ... <a title="Logging truck and car crash blocks Dunedin’s Southern Motorway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/logging-truck-and-car-crash-blocks-dunedins-southern-motorway/" aria-label="Read more about Logging truck and car crash blocks Dunedin’s Southern Motorway">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Masamba had just celebrated his 23rd birthday two weeks ago. Facebook / Hamilton Zoo Hamilton Zoo has announced the death of one of its giraffes. Masamba had just celebrated his 23rd birthday, but had been in declining in health, the zoo said in a social media post on Friday. “Unfortunately, no ... <a title="Hamilton Zoo announces ‘deeply tragic’ death of giraffe Masamba" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/hamilton-zoo-announces-deeply-tragic-death-of-giraffe-masamba/" aria-label="Read more about Hamilton Zoo announces ‘deeply tragic’ death of giraffe Masamba">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Howard Temple, 85. The Press/Kai Schwoerer The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale is appealing his imprisonment for abusing girls and young women at the community. Howard Temple, 85, was on Friday afternoon jailed for more than two years for sexually assaulting six girls and young women at the West Coast Christian ... <a title="Gloriavale’s ex-leader Howard Temple appeals prison sentence for sex offending" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/gloriavales-ex-leader-howard-temple-appeals-prison-sentence-for-sex-offending/" aria-label="Read more about Gloriavale’s ex-leader Howard Temple appeals prison sentence for sex offending">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sebastian Maslow, Associate Professor, International Relations, Contemporary Japanese Politics & Society, University of Tokyo Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily resolved. ... <a title="Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/why-tensions-between-china-and-japan-are-unlikely-to-be-resolved-soon-271527/" aria-label="Read more about Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon">Read more</a>
