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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Qantas flight was going from Auckland to Perth. Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via AFP A person has died after a medical incident on a Qantas flight from Auckland to Perth Tuesday. The flight was diverted to Sydney due to the incident and emergency services were provided. New South Wales police ... <a title="Auckland to Perth flight diverted after person dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/auckland-to-perth-flight-diverted-after-person-dies/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland to Perth flight diverted after person dies">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has died after a crash this morning on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura. The death brings the road toll over the Christmas holiday period to a provisional total of four. The section of the road near Ohau Point is blocked after the two-vehicle crash ... <a title="One dead after crash near Ohau Point" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/one-dead-after-crash-near-ohau-point/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after crash near Ohau Point">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The star of one of Rob Reiner’s most celebrated films, The Princess Bride, has posted a lengthy and loving tribute to the director and his wife, more than two weeks after they were found dead, saying he “can finally put my grief into words.” Cary Elwes shared footage of the filming ... <a title="‘Princess Bride’ star’s emotional tribute to Rob Reiner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/princess-bride-stars-emotional-tribute-to-rob-reiner/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Princess Bride’ star’s emotional tribute to Rob Reiner">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police continue investigation into the killing of Teishallia Te Paea. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police say there are four people they want to speak to as they investigate the killing of Teishallia Te Paea. Te Paea’s body was found at a house in the Hastings suburb of Camberley on 29 October ... <a title="Police investigating Teishallia Te Paea’s death, looking to speak with some who visited victim’s home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/police-investigating-teishallia-te-paeas-death-looking-to-speak-with-some-who-visited-victims-home/" aria-label="Read more about Police investigating Teishallia Te Paea’s death, looking to speak with some who visited victim’s home">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two people have been seriously injured after a crash this morning on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura. The section of the road near Ohau Point is blocked after the two-vehicle crash just after 9.30am. Travellers are asked to plan ahead. – Published by EveningReport.nz and AsiaPacificReport.nz, ... <a title="Part of SH1 blocked after crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/part-of-sh1-blocked-after-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Part of SH1 blocked after crash">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Campers at Totaranui Abel Tasman National Park had a near miss when a tree came down on some of their tents during Tuesday’s storm. Supplied / Warwick Fitzsimmons Residents in parts of Horowhenua are being urged to conserve water immediately after recent heavy rain and strong winds caused power outages. The ... <a title="Weather: Parts of North Island still recovering from storm damage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/weather-parts-of-north-island-still-recovering-from-storm-damage/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Parts of North Island still recovering from storm damage">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Patricia Allan Supplied An Anglican priest who has advocated for the victims of sexual abuse for decades has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Reverend Dr Patricia Allan has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the survivors of abuse. In 1987 ... <a title="New Year Honours: Anglican priest Patricia Allan honoured for advocacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-anglican-priest-patricia-allan-honoured-for-advocacy/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: Anglican priest Patricia Allan honoured for advocacy">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A search is underway for a dog missing after a man was rescued from a capsized yacht in in Whananaki in Northland yesterday. The police were called to the incident near Elizabeth Reef at around 5:10pm. A police spokesperson said a dog was reportedly on the boat too, and to the ... <a title="Dog missing after yacht capsizes in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/dog-missing-after-yacht-capsizes-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Dog missing after yacht capsizes in Northland">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Actor George Clooney and his family have been granted French citizenship, official government documents show, after he has previously voiced concern about raising his children amid the glitz of Hollywood. A gazette notice listing all new French naturalisations, released on Saturday, includes Clooney – as well as his wife, Amal Clooney, ... <a title="George Clooney becomes French citizen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/george-clooney-becomes-french-citizen/" aria-label="Read more about George Clooney becomes French citizen">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ex-All Black Eroni Clarke sings the national anthem before the All Blacks v Australia 2025 Rugby Championship test match at Eden Park om 27 September 2025 Photosport / Brett Phibbs The New Year 2026 Honours List for Aotearoa includes eight Pasifika recipients this year. Leading the accolades for the Member of ... <a title="Eight Pasifika recipients in New Year Honours" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/eight-pasifika-recipients-in-new-year-honours/" aria-label="Read more about Eight Pasifika recipients in New Year Honours">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early this morning. The police were called to the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road in Orini around 12:30am. The sole occupant of the car was found dead at the scene. Orini Road was closed overnight ... <a title="One dead in early morning Waikato crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/one-dead-in-early-morning-waikato-crash/" aria-label="Read more about One dead in early morning Waikato crash">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer is made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ophthalmology in the 2025 New Year Honours. Supplied Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer works “at the intersection of where the eye meets the brain”. As New Zealand’s pre-eminent authority, and an internationally recognised leader in ... <a title="New Year Honours: ‘Where the eye meets the brain’: Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer recognised for services to ophthalmology" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-where-the-eye-meets-the-brain-dame-helen-danesh-meyer-recognised-for-services-to-ophthalmology/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: ‘Where the eye meets the brain’: Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer recognised for services to ophthalmology">Read more</a>
