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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists were advised that there would be delays to their journey. 123RF State Highway 35 between Omaio and Pariokara is closed both ways following a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the scene around 5:50pm on Thursday. Three people received serious injuries and are receiving medical attention. The Serious Crash Unit ... <a title="Bay of Plenty highway closed after two-vehicle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/bay-of-plenty-highway-closed-after-two-vehicle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Bay of Plenty highway closed after two-vehicle crash">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor James Renwick of Victoria University Supplied A government decision to reject stronger climate targets is pitiful, and will cost households in the long run, scientists, advocates and opposition politicians say. However, a scientist who contributed to the government’s methane review said he’s not surprised the Climate Change Commission’s “activist” recommendations ... <a title="‘Pitiful’ decision on emissions targets will cost the country, former climate commissioner says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/pitiful-decision-on-emissions-targets-will-cost-the-country-former-climate-commissioner-says/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Pitiful’ decision on emissions targets will cost the country, former climate commissioner says">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mihiteria King and her son Scott Douglas hold a picture of Hemi Kingi. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham As a gun fired seven anniversary shots at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North, Mihiteria King held a special framed black and white photograph. The young man in his crisp, pressed army uniform is ... <a title="Korean War heritage 16th Field Regiment marks 75 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/korean-war-heritage-16th-field-regiment-marks-75-years/" aria-label="Read more about Korean War heritage 16th Field Regiment marks 75 years">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps are in firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies after a dominant day three in Christchurch. Centuries for skipper Tom Latham and number four batter Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand set a solid foundation to reach 417-4 at stumps with a lead of 481 ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies first test – day three" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-three/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies first test – day three">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Messages written on an Auckland fire engine protesting firefighters’ working conditions. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Paid firefighters will continue with strike action and not withdraw their notices as Fire and Emergency is urging them to. The Employment Relations Authority is referring the warring sides to facilitated bargaining. FENZ is welcoming the ... <a title="Paid firefighters refuse to call off strikes despite pressure from FENZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/paid-firefighters-refuse-to-call-off-strikes-despite-pressure-from-fenz/" aria-label="Read more about Paid firefighters refuse to call off strikes despite pressure from FENZ">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are working on an increase in recent youth offending incidents. 123RF A young person has been arrested for a number of recent incidents across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week that left a store worker seriously injured. The 17-year-old was located on Thursday afternoon in New Brighton and ... <a title="Christchurch teenager arrested for aggravated robbery as police see spike in youth crime" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/christchurch-teenager-arrested-for-aggravated-robbery-as-police-see-spike-in-youth-crime/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch teenager arrested for aggravated robbery as police see spike in youth crime">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Lewis Clareburt will join a highly competitive medley squad under renowned coach Jolyon Finck at Melbourne’s Nunawading Swimming Club. photosport New Zealand Olympian Lewis Clareburt says medley swimmers in the Southern Hemisphere will get left behind if they don’t join forces. That’s why the two-time Olympian is moving from Auckland to ... <a title="NZ Olympian medley swimmer Lewis Clareburt says Southern Hemisphere must unite" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/nz-olympian-medley-swimmer-lewis-clareburt-says-southern-hemisphere-must-unite/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Olympian medley swimmer Lewis Clareburt says Southern Hemisphere must unite">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia sprung a surprise by dropping veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and picking Michael Neser in a four-prong seam attack for the second Ashes test starting in Brisbane on Thursday. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first. Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 after winning the series-opener ... <a title="The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/the-ashes-live-australia-v-england-second-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day one">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand In July it was announced by Rail Minister Winston Peters that Scott O’Donnell was appointed to the KiwiRail board. Photo: Otago Daily Times / Luisa Girao *This story has been updated to show that Scott O’Donnell has attended the three board meetings since his appointment. KiwiRail’s board chair says a director ... <a title="KiwiRail director’s conflicts of interest management affecting efficiency, board chair says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/kiwirail-directors-conflicts-of-interest-management-affecting-efficiency-board-chair-says/" aria-label="Read more about KiwiRail director’s conflicts of interest management affecting efficiency, board chair says">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Dairy owner Kamlesh Patel was left with serious injuries after aggravated robbery. SUPPLIED Police will use the Eagle helicopter in Christchurch as part of a two-month operation to tackle a recent rise in youth crime. Officers arrested a 14-year-old boy after an Opawa dairy owner was stabbed during an aggravated robbery ... <a title="Christchurch police using helicopter to tackle rising youth crime after Opawa dairy owner stabbed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/christchurch-police-using-helicopter-to-tackle-rising-youth-crime-after-opawa-dairy-owner-stabbed/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch police using helicopter to tackle rising youth crime after Opawa dairy owner stabbed">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Another measles case has been confirmed, taking the national total to 28 – 22 of which are no longer infectious. Health ... <a title="New case of measles in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/new-case-of-measles-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about New case of measles in Wellington">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand No mow trials at Carterton’s parks aim to encourage more wild flowers to grow, helping the area’s ecosystems. LDR / Stuff A Wairarapa council’s climate-change adaptation programme is showing early signs of success. From no-mow trials in public parks, to soft plastic recycling and addressing water processing issues, Carterton council is ... <a title="No mow trials, recycled bags: Carterton’s push for climate adaption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/no-mow-trials-recycled-bags-cartertons-push-for-climate-adaption/" aria-label="Read more about No mow trials, recycled bags: Carterton’s push for climate adaption">Read more</a>
