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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags. In a joint statement the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force said the Kiwi was accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia hidden inside his luggage. The 21-year-old ... <a title="Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/kiwi-charged-with-trying-to-smuggle-10m-of-heroin-in-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Geoffrey Palmer giving evidence to Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee in July. (File photo) VNP / Phil Smith A former Labour Prime Minister says Parliament is passing too many laws without proper scrutiny. Sir Geoffrey Palmer told Nine to Noon the government was increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency, which allowed ... <a title="Too many laws passing without ‘proper scrutiny’, Geoffrey Palmer says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/too-many-laws-passing-without-proper-scrutiny-geoffrey-palmer-says/" aria-label="Read more about Too many laws passing without ‘proper scrutiny’, Geoffrey Palmer says">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood pictured ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz New Zealand football great Ivan Vicelich says the All White’s best shot at World Cup glory will come early at next year’s FIFA tournament. Vicelich whose international career spanned two ... <a title="How can the All Whites secure a FIFA World Cup 2026 win?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/how-can-the-all-whites-secure-a-fifa-world-cup-2026-win/" aria-label="Read more about How can the All Whites secure a FIFA World Cup 2026 win?">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen Clark’s father, George Clark died at home over the weekend. (File photo) Supplied Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George Clark, who has died at the age of 103. Clark often spoke about the large and positive influence her father, who was a farmer until ... <a title="‘Immense sadness’: Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s father dies at the age of 103" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/immense-sadness-former-prime-minister-helen-clarks-father-dies-at-the-age-of-103/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Immense sadness’: Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s father dies at the age of 103">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Corin Dann. RNZ Radio New Zealand senior journalist and broadcaster Corin Dann has won the 2025 Bill Toft Media Award. Dann was announced as the winner on Thursday for a compilation of reporting, interviews and commentary on political, business and general issues. The annual Bill Toft Media Award is awarded for ... <a title="RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/rnz-broadcaster-corin-dann-wins-2025-bill-toft-award-for-journalism/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and debit cards. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter told RNZ Wellingtonians were “sick of waiting”, and contactless payment on buses and trains will roll out in the first half of next year. The ... <a title="Wellington region to ditch Snapper public transport cards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/wellington-region-to-ditch-snapper-public-transport-cards/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington region to ditch Snapper public transport cards">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Australian airline will launch new routes to Samoa and Gold Coast from June. AFP Qantas has announced two new services out of Auckland, as it intensifies its battle with Air New Zealand. The Australian airline will launch new routes to Samoa and Gold Coast from June. The announcement follows new ... <a title="Qantas announces new services to Gold Coast and Samoa from Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/qantas-announces-new-services-to-gold-coast-and-samoa-from-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas announces new services to Gold Coast and Samoa from Auckland">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Alice Robinson of New Zealand speeds down the course during a World Cup giant slalom race in Italy, 2025. PHOTOSPORT Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has continued her top form on the World Cup circuit. Robinson followed up her giant slalom victory at Tremblant in Canada on Sunday with a third place ... <a title="Alice Robinson follows slalom win with another podium finish" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/alice-robinson-follows-slalom-win-with-another-podium-finish/" aria-label="Read more about Alice Robinson follows slalom win with another podium finish">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Dozens of firefighters battled a a gorse fire near the Waimakariri River in North Canterbury on Monday. The fire near Poyntzs Road in Eyrewell was a flare-up from a scrub fire on Sunday. About 45 firefighters and two helicopters were called to the scene about 5.10am on ... <a title="Gorse fire flare-up in North Canterbury contained" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/gorse-fire-flare-up-in-north-canterbury-contained/" aria-label="Read more about Gorse fire flare-up in North Canterbury contained">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand As common as it is to leave your card on the bar to run a tab it can be a mistake. Unsplash/ Simon Kadula Leaving your credit card on the bar to run up a tab this summer might be an expensive mistake. Financial Services Complaints Ltd, an external dispute resolution ... <a title="What to consider before putting a bar tab on your credit card" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/what-to-consider-before-putting-a-bar-tab-on-your-credit-card/" aria-label="Read more about What to consider before putting a bar tab on your credit card">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Tu Natanahira/RNZ Steam from the umu at Takaparawhau rises upward towards the stars, as Kai is lifted from the ground during Matariki 2024. Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, is set to host the national Matariki ceremony for 2026. The hautapu ā-motu will be held at Takaparawhau on July 10 and hosted by mana ... <a title="Matariki 2026 will be held at Takaparawhau in Auckland, hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/matariki-2026-will-be-held-at-takaparawhau-in-auckland-hosted-by-ngati-whatua-orakei/" aria-label="Read more about Matariki 2026 will be held at Takaparawhau in Auckland, hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kristian Clarke of New Zealand Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Northern Districts pace bowler Kristian Clarke has joined the Black Caps squad ahead of this week’s second Test against West Indies in Wellington. Clarke is the second uncapped player to join the squad after Canterbury fast bowler Michael Rae. New Zealand’s lead ... <a title="Black Caps call in more reinforcements" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/black-caps-call-in-more-reinforcements/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps call in more reinforcements">Read more</a>
