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Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges – lawyer

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Nigel Hampton KC says he can’t say who the charges would be laid against, without breaching confidentiality. Iain McGregor/The Press The lawyer for Pike River families says police now have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges over the disaster. Nigel Hampton KC said police believe they have evidence showing specific acts ... <a title="Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges – lawyer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/pike-river-deaths-enough-evidence-for-manslaughter-charges-lawyer/" aria-label="Read more about Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges – lawyer">Read more</a>

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No support as Kiwi disabled delegates flee COP30 fire in Brazil

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand This screen grab shows emergency crews battling a fire that broke out at a pavilion at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, in Brazil, on November 20, 2025. AFP / AFPTV A New Zealand disability advocate caught up in the fire at the annual COP climate meeting in Brazil ... <a title="No support as Kiwi disabled delegates flee COP30 fire in Brazil" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/no-support-as-kiwi-disabled-delegates-flee-cop30-fire-in-brazil/" aria-label="Read more about No support as Kiwi disabled delegates flee COP30 fire in Brazil">Read more</a>

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Dead rats and discord: What next in the Peters-Seymour stoush?

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. RNZ Analysis: New Zealand politics has long acknowledged a truth of coalition life – sooner or later, everyone swallows a dead rat. Less examined is the art of spitting one back up. This term has already delivered its fair share of deceased squeakers. National ... <a title="Dead rats and discord: What next in the Peters-Seymour stoush?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/dead-rats-and-discord-what-next-in-the-peters-seymour-stoush/" aria-label="Read more about Dead rats and discord: What next in the Peters-Seymour stoush?">Read more</a>

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Concern over ‘cost blowouts’ behind pause on Wellington’s Golden Mile project

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Mayor Andrew Little says the council needs to establish why several of its projects have gone way over their budgets. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor says a review of the Golden Mile project will give the council an opportunity to take another look at what the project was trying to ... <a title="Concern over ‘cost blowouts’ behind pause on Wellington’s Golden Mile project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/concern-over-cost-blowouts-behind-pause-on-wellingtons-golden-mile-project/" aria-label="Read more about Concern over ‘cost blowouts’ behind pause on Wellington’s Golden Mile project">Read more</a>

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Auckland slavery case: Man found guilty of treating young people as property

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai during his trial at the High Court at Auckland. RNZ / Gill Bonnett A jury has found Auckland man Moeaia Tuai guilty of slavery, and a string of sexual attacks on one of the slavery victims. The 63-year-old has been on trial for the past month on 20 charges, ... <a title="Auckland slavery case: Man found guilty of treating young people as property" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/auckland-slavery-case-man-found-guilty-of-treating-young-people-as-property/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland slavery case: Man found guilty of treating young people as property">Read more</a>

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Auckland Pride takes legal action over scrapping of transgender inclusive sports guidelines

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell directed Sport NZ to to withdraw its Guiding Principles for the Inclusion of Transgender People in Community Sport in July this year. RNZ / Mark Papalii Auckland Pride says it has taken the government to court, filing for judicial review in the High Court. ... <a title="Auckland Pride takes legal action over scrapping of transgender inclusive sports guidelines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/auckland-pride-takes-legal-action-over-scrapping-of-transgender-inclusive-sports-guidelines/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Pride takes legal action over scrapping of transgender inclusive sports guidelines">Read more</a>

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Police Minister’s staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser’s emails

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police Minister Mark Mitchell RNZ / Mark Papalii The police minister says the correct process was followed by his electorate staff who forwarded emails containing allegations about former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming to his ministerial office, months before he was made aware. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report found ” the ... <a title="Police Minister’s staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser’s emails" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/police-ministers-staff-replied-to-jevon-mcskimming-accusers-emails/" aria-label="Read more about Police Minister’s staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser’s emails">Read more</a>

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Full statement by Chelsey Field, mum to August, Hugo and Goldie who died in the Sanson house fire

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo and Goldie Supplied The mother of three children who died following a fire in the Manawatū town of Sanson has spoken out for the first time. August, Hugo and Goldie died last weekend, in what is being treated as a murder-suicide. Their father, Dean Field, also died. Below are ... <a title="Full statement by Chelsey Field, mum to August, Hugo and Goldie who died in the Sanson house fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/full-statement-by-chelsey-field-mum-to-august-hugo-and-goldie-who-died-in-the-sanson-house-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Full statement by Chelsey Field, mum to August, Hugo and Goldie who died in the Sanson house fire">Read more</a>

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Kelly Tarlton’s Final Treasure Hunt named Podcast of the Year

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied to RNZ A podcast that led to the discovery of one of New Zealand’s oldest European artefacts has been named Podcast of the Year at the NZ Podcast Awards. Kelly Tarlton’s Final Treasure Hunt, produced by RNZ and the Motuihe Group, tells the story of famous entrepreneur and underwater adventurer ... <a title="Kelly Tarlton’s Final Treasure Hunt named Podcast of the Year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/kelly-tarltons-final-treasure-hunt-named-podcast-of-the-year/" aria-label="Read more about Kelly Tarlton’s Final Treasure Hunt named Podcast of the Year">Read more</a>

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‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a “strong review” this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning. Their attention now turns to Wales in Cardiff, with Robertson ... <a title="‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/playing-for-the-black-jersey-scott-robertson-explains-mass-all-black-changes/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes">Read more</a>

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Oceania Healthcare posts profit, despite revenue drop

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand File image. 123RF Retirement village operator Oceania Healthcare has made a first-half profit, despite a slight drop in total revenue. The company’s total unit sales rose 5 percent to 271 units, including 161 care suites and 110 independent living units. Key numbers for the six months ended September compared with a ... <a title="Oceania Healthcare posts profit, despite revenue drop" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/oceania-healthcare-posts-profit-despite-revenue-drop/" aria-label="Read more about Oceania Healthcare posts profit, despite revenue drop">Read more</a>

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ERoad slumps to $144m loss in wake of setbacks in North America

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand ERoad Transport software company ERoad slumped to a $144.2 million interim loss after a major accounting write-down in its North American assets, which did not deliver to expectations. Key numbers for the six months ended September compared with a year ago: Net loss $144.2m vs $1.5m loss Revenue $99.1m vs $95.9m ... <a title="ERoad slumps to $144m loss in wake of setbacks in North America" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/eroad-slumps-to-144m-loss-in-wake-of-setbacks-in-north-america/" aria-label="Read more about ERoad slumps to $144m loss in wake of setbacks in North America">Read more</a>