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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt Valley Police investigating the armed robbery of an Upper Hutt bar. AFP / Andri Tambunan Police received a call just after midnight on Wednesday morning reporting that a masked offender brandishing a firearm approached bar staff at Quinns Post bar on Ward Street and demanded cash. “The offender then fled ... <a title="Police appeal for information after robbery at Quinns Post bar in Upper Hutt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/police-appeal-for-information-after-robbery-at-quinns-post-bar-in-upper-hutt/" aria-label="Read more about Police appeal for information after robbery at Quinns Post bar in Upper Hutt">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clam. NIWA Lake Rotomanu in New Plymouth will be emptied this week to allow scientists to get a full picture of the extent of a freshwater gold clam infestation. The invasive clam Corbicula fluminea was found in the lake on 8 November, the first discovery in New Zealand ... <a title="New Plymouth lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/new-plymouth-lake-to-be-drained-in-fight-against-invasive-clams/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonathan Trubuhovich was found injured at Mt Eden prison on 29 November, assessed by on-site medical and taken to hospital. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski *This story has been updated since publication. The family of a man who died 10 days after allegedly being assaulted by his cellmate at Mt Eden ... <a title="Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/double-bunk-cell-death-jonathan-trubuhovichs-family-want-corrections-to-be-held-accountable/" aria-label="Read more about Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mount Victoria tunnel has now reopened after a crash. File picture. 123RF The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash. Police were called to a two-car crash on State Highway 1 in the southbound lane near the entrance to the tunnel around 2.30pm. One ... <a title="Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/mount-victoria-tunnel-in-central-wellington-reopens-after-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Glen Innes locals are mourning the death of a man killed on a bus in the Auckland suburb this week. Two passengers were stabbed on the same number 76 bus on Monday night, first in Glen Innes ... <a title="Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/auckland-residents-worried-following-fatal-bus-stabbing/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The names owners give their dogs are a reflection of how much they love their best friend. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Some of the dog names registered in New Plymouth this year have been barking. New Plymouth District Council animal services lead Kimberley Laurence says the names owners give ... <a title="Dog names in Taranaki have been barking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/dog-names-in-taranaki-have-been-barking/" aria-label="Read more about Dog names in Taranaki have been barking">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued 159 times SUPPLIED New Plymouth readers checked out more than 667,000 books from the Puke Ariki library this year with a historical novel set during the Vietnam War topping the list of adult fiction issues – again. Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued ... <a title="New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/new-plymouth-readers-check-out-more-than-667000-books/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn River. Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan Health New Zealand has issued a warning for potentially toxic algae in parts of the Selwyn River. Moderate to high cover of benthic cyanobacteria has been found in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Roads. Health NZ said people should avoid the areas and ... <a title="Health New Zealand issues toxic algae warning for Selwyn River" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/health-new-zealand-issues-toxic-algae-warning-for-selwyn-river/" aria-label="Read more about Health New Zealand issues toxic algae warning for Selwyn River">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says the Koha Café is already making a difference in the community. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Plymouth’s Koha Café is the latest local crisis recovery cafe to receive a funding boost from the government. The Koha Café – run by the Taranaki Retreat – ... <a title="New Plymouth’s crisis recovery café gets government funding boost" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/new-plymouths-crisis-recovery-cafe-gets-government-funding-boost/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth’s crisis recovery café gets government funding boost">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA A crash has closed the Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington, and motorists should expect delays. The Transport Agency said people should take alternative routes, and avoid the area. An RNZ reporter near the scene said police were in attendance. Ambulances were also there, and traffic was backed ... <a title="Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/crash-closes-mount-victoria-tunnel-in-central-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a homicide investigation after attacks on an East Auckland bus. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The man accused of a fatal stabbing on an East Auckland bus and wounding another has been remanded in custody. Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 59-year-old man died from ... <a title="Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/man-accused-of-fatal-auckland-bus-stabbing-remanded-in-custody/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medalist and the Philippines’ first top 50 player were among the initial 25 players confirmed for the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tennis tournament in Auckland. A field ... <a title="Blindsided to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 womens’ tennis field" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/blindsided-to-boulter-the-asb-classic-2026-womens-tennis-field/" aria-label="Read more about Blindsided to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 womens’ tennis field">Read more</a>
