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NZ workers more likely to die than in Australia or UK, new research shows

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A November 2010 photo showing flames coming out of a ventilation shaft at the Pike River Coal mine near Greymouth. AFP/Pool Almost 15 years after 29 men were killed in the explosions at Pike River mine, new research shows New Zealand’s health and safety record remains poor, with workers here more ... <a title="NZ workers more likely to die than in Australia or UK, new research shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/nz-workers-more-likely-to-die-than-in-australia-or-uk-new-research-shows/" aria-label="Read more about NZ workers more likely to die than in Australia or UK, new research shows">Read more</a>

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Does life have to be a never-ending workout?

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Once upon a time, work was work and sitting down all day to do it was fine. Now, we hear “sitting is the new smoking!” and we’re encouraged to hack our everyday activities to ‘maximise’ our health and fitness. This might appear to be a good idea – less than half ... <a title="Does life have to be a never-ending workout?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/does-life-have-to-be-a-never-ending-workout/" aria-label="Read more about Does life have to be a never-ending workout?">Read more</a>

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Little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Imagine sharing your home with noisy flatmates who party throughout the night and then move into your bedroom. That is what one Coromandel couple say it has been like living with little blue penguins who have taken to tunnelling under their home and nesting next to their bed under the floorboards. ... <a title="Little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/little-blue-penguins-nest-under-coromandel-home/" aria-label="Read more about Little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home">Read more</a>

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The BBC edit heard around the world

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A leaked memo has led to resignations at the top levels of the BBC, and shaken confidence in media. Henry Nicholls/ AFP HENRY NICHOLLS From editing error to boardroom exit, how the BBC’s reputation took a blow and what this means for global journalism Since its inception, the BBC has stood ... <a title="The BBC edit heard around the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/the-bbc-edit-heard-around-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about The BBC edit heard around the world">Read more</a>

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12 steps to fix KiwiSaver, NZ Super

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner is calling for big changes to KiwiSaver to ensure the scheme does not leave anyone behind. The commission has released its latest three-yearly report into the country’s retirement income systems. It makes 12 recommendations to government, eight of which it says could be ... <a title="12 steps to fix KiwiSaver, NZ Super" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/12-steps-to-fix-kiwisaver-nz-super/" aria-label="Read more about 12 steps to fix KiwiSaver, NZ Super">Read more</a>

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Justice system not equipped to deal with obsessive criminals like Nathan Boulter – chief victims advisor

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Boulter has a long history of stalking and assaulting ex-partners. NZPA / David Rowland The country’s chief victims advisor is demanding answers over the killing of a Christchurch woman by a violent repeat offender and says the criminal justice system is not equipped to deal with high risk, obsessive and ... <a title="Justice system not equipped to deal with obsessive criminals like Nathan Boulter – chief victims advisor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/justice-system-not-equipped-to-deal-with-obsessive-criminals-like-nathan-boulter-chief-victims-advisor/" aria-label="Read more about Justice system not equipped to deal with obsessive criminals like Nathan Boulter – chief victims advisor">Read more</a>

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Government exploring monitoring of undersea cables as ships spotted ‘hovering’

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Starboard’s Mat Brown shows the platform monitoring for subsea cable risks off the UK coast. RNZ / Phil Pennington An ocean-watching entrepreneur engaged in a trial to assess threats to subsea cables says New Zealand needs to fix its blind spot. There was “zero” monitoring of the risks even though the ... <a title="Government exploring monitoring of undersea cables as ships spotted ‘hovering’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/government-exploring-monitoring-of-undersea-cables-as-ships-spotted-hovering/" aria-label="Read more about Government exploring monitoring of undersea cables as ships spotted ‘hovering’">Read more</a>

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Schools across Aotearoa reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi despite changes to Education Act

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews A growing number of schools across Aotearoa are pushing back against the government’s plan to remove the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying their ... <a title="Schools across Aotearoa reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi despite changes to Education Act" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/schools-across-aotearoa-reaffirm-commitment-to-te-tiriti-o-waitangi-despite-changes-to-education-act/" aria-label="Read more about Schools across Aotearoa reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi despite changes to Education Act">Read more</a>

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Kāinga Ora acknowledges privacy breach, says only email addresses exposed

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kāinga Ora has acknowledged it breached the privacy of tenants. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Kāinga Ora has acknowledged it breached the privacy of tenants, after the email addresses of more than a thousand Auckland tenants were exposed in a group email. On Monday, the agency sent out an email asking how ... <a title="Kāinga Ora acknowledges privacy breach, says only email addresses exposed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/kainga-ora-acknowledges-privacy-breach-says-only-email-addresses-exposed/" aria-label="Read more about Kāinga Ora acknowledges privacy breach, says only email addresses exposed">Read more</a>

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Australian recruiter says New Zealand police officers love job but looking for change

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Northern Territory pay about $130,000 a year for an experienced officer. 123RF A Northern Territory police officer recruiting in New Zealand says the officers he’s spoken to love their jobs but are looking for a different challenge in life. The Northern Territory Police Force’s recruitment push is underway in Auckland ... <a title="Australian recruiter says New Zealand police officers love job but looking for change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/australian-recruiter-says-new-zealand-police-officers-love-job-but-looking-for-change/" aria-label="Read more about Australian recruiter says New Zealand police officers love job but looking for change">Read more</a>

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Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters

November 14, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Two activists, sitting on the floor alongside the grave of Charles Darwin, after they sprayed “1.5 is dead” over it in protest against climate change in action, inside Westminster Abbey in central London. AFP / Just Stop Oil / Jamie Lowe Climate activists sit by the grave of Charles Darwin inside ... <a title="Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/beyond-1-5-why-the-global-climate-target-still-matters/" aria-label="Read more about Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters">Read more</a>

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Man charged after string of thefts from tourists’ vehicles across Canterbury

November 13, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were alerted to a break-in of a campervan at Castle Hill last month, one of multiple reports of a similar nature. RNZ / REECE BAKER A man owing $28,000 in victim reparations has been remanded in custody following a string of thefts from tourists’ vehicles across Canterbury. Police were alerted ... <a title="Man charged after string of thefts from tourists’ vehicles across Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/man-charged-after-string-of-thefts-from-tourists-vehicles-across-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged after string of thefts from tourists’ vehicles across Canterbury">Read more</a>