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December 29, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is full of examples: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, along with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping today. The list goes on. So, where does Donald ... <a title="Donald Trump’s first step to becoming a would-be autocrat – hijacking a party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/donald-trumps-first-step-to-becoming-a-would-be-autocrat-hijacking-a-party-271849/" aria-label="Read more about Donald Trump’s first step to becoming a would-be autocrat – hijacking a party">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire engine involved in the crash was a what is known as a pump rescue tender (file image). RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Professional Firefighters Union says there will be delays extracting anyone who may become trapped in a vehicle in Auckland’s central city, after a fire truck was damaged ... <a title="Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters’ union says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/vehicle-rescues-in-central-auckland-face-delays-after-engine-crash-firefighters-union-says/" aria-label="Read more about Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters’ union says">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide Herbert Dorfman/Corbis via Getty Image Brigitte Bardot’s death, at the age of 91, brings to a close one of the most extraordinary careers in post-war French cultural life. Best known as an actress, she was also a ... <a title="Brigitte Bardot defined the modern woman and defied social norms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/brigitte-bardot-defined-the-modern-woman-and-defied-social-norms-261659/" aria-label="Read more about Brigitte Bardot defined the modern woman and defied social norms">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Master Lock Comanche sailing near Tasman Island, during the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race. AFP Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect’s bid for a third straight title. It was the fifth line honours victory in the 628-nautical-mile bluewater classic for ... <a title="Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/master-lock-comanche-wins-sydney-hobart-ocean-race-for-fifth-time/" aria-label="Read more about Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke. RNZ / Mary Argue A road closed by a serious two-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt has now reopened. Police were called to the incident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in ... <a title="One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/one-seriously-injured-in-crash-on-upper-hutts-sh2/" aria-label="Read more about One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Volunteer optometrist Lynden Mason working with a young patient on the bus. Supplied A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools in high-need areas now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus – and big plans to roll the service out to reach more regions and adults too. Painga ... <a title="‘Celia’ the optometry bus hits the road to check Kiwi kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/celia-the-optometry-bus-hits-the-road-to-check-kiwi-kids/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Celia’ the optometry bus hits the road to check Kiwi kids">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf.com Canterbury drivers are being urged to be cautious after an oil spill on State Highway 73, West Coast Road near Porters Pass. The spillage reportedly extends from the Porter Pass summit to the intersection with Benmore Road, near Springfield. Combined with rain, it is causing slippery conditions for ... <a title="Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/oil-spill-on-sh73-makes-driving-hazardous/" aria-label="Read more about Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke. RNZ / Mary Argue Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt. Police were called to the incident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in ... <a title="One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2, ‘significant delays’ expected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/one-seriously-injured-in-crash-on-upper-hutts-sh2-significant-delays-expected/" aria-label="Read more about One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2, ‘significant delays’ expected">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand India win women’s cricket world cup, Rory McIlroy finally wins the Masters Tournament, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks is own pole vault world record, baseball star Shohei Ohtani makes history with his bat and arm in 2025. AFP / Getty Whether it was a watershed moment for a team, or an iconic ... <a title="Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/memorable-moments-from-across-the-sporting-globe-in-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The $75,000 fund follows allegations of sheep mistreatment related to shearing practices which are still under investigation. RNZ/Sally Round The government and the shearing industry have announced a $75,000 programme to improve animal welfare in the industry. The fund will go towards workshops, online modules, practical assessments, and resources for shearers, ... <a title="Sheep shearing industry, government announce $75,000 animal welfare programme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/sheep-shearing-industry-government-announce-75000-animal-welfare-programme/" aria-label="Read more about Sheep shearing industry, government announce $75,000 animal welfare programme">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on December 28, 2025.
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking any witnesses to come forward via 105, particularly if they had photos or video. Police are asking for help to identify those involved in a brawl on Auckland’s Karangahape Road early on Sunday morning. Three men were hospitalised after a series of assaults following the “mass disorder”, police ... <a title="Police ask for help finding people behind ‘mass disorder’ on Auckland’s Karangahape Road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/police-ask-for-help-finding-people-behind-mass-disorder-on-aucklands-karangahape-road/" aria-label="Read more about Police ask for help finding people behind ‘mass disorder’ on Auckland’s Karangahape Road">Read more</a>
