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Secondary principals settle collective agreement negotiations

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Secondary principals have settled their collective agreement negotiations. The deal announced by the Secondary Principals Association union and the Post Primary Teachers Association on Wednesday included pay rises of 2.5 percent from Friday this week and 2.1 percent in December next year. It also provided a $15,000 allowance for work ... <a title="Secondary principals settle collective agreement negotiations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/secondary-principals-settle-collective-agreement-negotiations/" aria-label="Read more about Secondary principals settle collective agreement negotiations">Read more</a>

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The internal journey of the $33,500 Fabergé pendant swallowed in jewellery heist

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A pendant swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store made headlines around the world and raised the question how exactly it was “recovered”. Police were called at 3.30pm last Friday to the store where a man was accused of picking up a Fabergé James ... <a title="The internal journey of the $33,500 Fabergé pendant swallowed in jewellery heist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/the-internal-journey-of-the-33500-faberge-pendant-swallowed-in-jewellery-heist/" aria-label="Read more about The internal journey of the $33,500 Fabergé pendant swallowed in jewellery heist">Read more</a>

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Police investigation launched after body found in vehicle near Wellington park

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Police are investigating to identify a body found in a vehicle near Seatoun Park in Wellington. They received a report on Saturday morning of a smell coming from a parked vehicle. Officers discovered a body inside, which appeared to have been there for some time. Police are working to identify ... <a title="Police investigation launched after body found in vehicle near Wellington park" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/police-investigation-launched-after-body-found-in-vehicle-near-wellington-park/" aria-label="Read more about Police investigation launched after body found in vehicle near Wellington park">Read more</a>

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Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing due in court

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 A man accused of stabbing two passengers on an East Auckland bus, killing one of them, is due to appear in court. A homicide investigation was launched after a 59-year-old man died ... <a title="Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing due in court" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/man-accused-of-fatal-auckland-bus-stabbing-due-in-court/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing due in court">Read more</a>

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Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day one

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at Cello Basin Reserve for their second Test of the summer. New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second test in Wellington starting this morning, following ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-second-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day one">Read more</a>

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Willis denies claims of sideshow over Richardson debate on government spending

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis is gearing up for a debate with Ruth Richardson. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is rejecting claims she’s indulging in a sideshow as she gears up for a debate against her early 90s predecessor Ruth Richardson. The Labour Party is characterising the “public duel” ... <a title="Willis denies claims of sideshow over Richardson debate on government spending" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/willis-denies-claims-of-sideshow-over-richardson-debate-on-government-spending/" aria-label="Read more about Willis denies claims of sideshow over Richardson debate on government spending">Read more</a>

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Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The hoiho / yellow-eyed penguin. Supplied / Craig McKenzie An emergency fishing ban off the Otago Peninsula will continue until September next year. The three-month set-net closure was imposed by Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to protect the endangered northern hoiho. Jones announced on Wednesday he was extending the ban ... <a title="Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/emergency-set-net-fishing-ban-to-protect-threatened-hoiho-around-otago-peninsula-extended/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended">Read more</a>

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No, pensioners aren’t getting a Christmas bonus

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Social Development says the offers of cash for Christmas are not real. 123RF Superannuitants are being warned not to fall for a scam that claims they’re in for a pre-Christmas bonus. A hoax circulating online claims that people who are on NZ Super are to receive a “one-off ... <a title="No, pensioners aren’t getting a Christmas bonus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/no-pensioners-arent-getting-a-christmas-bonus/" aria-label="Read more about No, pensioners aren’t getting a Christmas bonus">Read more</a>

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BNZ concern over SMEs’ attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Half of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have been targeted by scams over the past year, costing victims an average of $5000 each time. BNZ said its latest survey indicates a concerning gap in scam defences deployed in SMEs, as nearly half struggled to prioritise scam education and cyber ... <a title="BNZ concern over SMEs’ attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/bnz-concern-over-smes-attitude-to-cyber-security-as-scams-net-thousands/" aria-label="Read more about BNZ concern over SMEs’ attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands">Read more</a>

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Central Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says. RNZ / REECE BAKER Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says, but Newmarket has had the biggest fall in values over the past five years. It has released its end-of-year ... <a title="Central Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/central-wellington-has-nzs-cheapest-homes-herne-bay-still-the-most-expensive-suburb/" aria-label="Read more about Central Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb">Read more</a>

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Fatal house fire in Auckland’s New Lynn not suspicious, police say

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the house on Kohekohe Street on Monday afternoon. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A house fire that killed a man in West Auckland’s New Lynn, has been deemed not suspicious. Emergency services were called to the house on Kohekohe St at 1.23pm on Monday. About ... <a title="Fatal house fire in Auckland’s New Lynn not suspicious, police say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/fatal-house-fire-in-aucklands-new-lynn-not-suspicious-police-say/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal house fire in Auckland’s New Lynn not suspicious, police say">Read more</a>

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‘Devastated’ Joseph Parker confident he will fight again after failed dope test

December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph Parker (R) during his fight against Fabio Wardley. photosport New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker says he’s “devastated” by his positive doping test and is confident the defence mounted by his team will clear him of wrongdoing. Former WBO world champion Parker has given his first interview since he was ... <a title="‘Devastated’ Joseph Parker confident he will fight again after failed dope test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/devastated-joseph-parker-confident-he-will-fight-again-after-failed-dope-test/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Devastated’ Joseph Parker confident he will fight again after failed dope test">Read more</a>