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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A recount has confirmed the outcome of a closely contested seat in Porirua’s local election. Parirua Māori Ward councillor Kylie Wihapi, who was deputy mayor last term, has been confirmed winner by nine votes over candidate Jess ... <a title="Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/kylie-wihapi-confrimed-as-porirua-maori-ward-councillor/" aria-label="Read more about Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Ian Griffin Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Send us your photos: iwitness@rnz.co.nz Tūhura Otago Museum’s director Dr Ian Griffin told Midday Report the aurora was likely to be visible ... <a title="There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/there-could-be-another-chance-to-spot-an-aurora-over-southern-nz-tonight/" aria-label="Read more about There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A person being winched at of the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Supplied / Police Emergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third who was taking photos of the ordeal. Police were called about 8.30am to the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel where the first two people got caught ... <a title="Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/coromandel-rescue-mission-escalates-after-man-taking-photos-of-it-was-also-swept-off-rocks/" aria-label="Read more about Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats and pockets of kaikawaka forest. Supplied/DOC Fire and Emergency has confirmed a “controlled burn” in the vicinity of the massive Tongariro wildfire was not the cause. A spokesperson said there was a controlled burn in the area at ... <a title="‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/controlled-burn-near-tongariro-ruled-out-as-wildfire-cause/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each day. 123RF A North Dunedin bottle store in the student quarter has agreed to close an hour earlier after facing backlash. Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each ... <a title="Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/dunedin-bottle-store-to-close-earlier-after-backlash/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in the fight against meth. Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s technology is already being used to combat pirates as well as the sabotage of vital subsea cables. Four ... <a title="Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/homegrown-maritime-surveillance-platform-may-help-in-fight-against-meth-prime-minister/" aria-label="Read more about Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at University Oval in Dunedin in the fifth and final match of the T20 international series. New Zealand lead the series 2-1, after the fourth match was wiped out by rain in Nelson on Monday, with just 6.3 overs played. First ball is ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies – fifth T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-fifth-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies – fifth T20">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand *This story has updated to clarify that Commissioner Richard Chambers was in uniform when he was pulled over. After a week of bad news for police, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has admitted he was “away with the fairies” when he was pulled over for speeding last week. Chambers was delivering a ... <a title="Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speeding at 112km/h" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/police-commissioner-richard-chambers-pulled-over-for-speeding-at-112km-h/" aria-label="Read more about Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speeding at 112km/h">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The first task for MPs when the House meets at 2pm on a sitting day is an hour-long barrage of questions at the government in what is usually a lively exchange, but on Thursday’s Question Time had an extra question directed at an MP outside of the executive. Up ... <a title="Question Time directs rare query to non-ministerial MP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/question-time-directs-rare-query-to-non-ministerial-mp/" aria-label="Read more about Question Time directs rare query to non-ministerial MP">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of te reo learners are gathering in Hastings for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo which is taking place on Thursday and Friday. RNZ / Pokere Paewai Thousands of te reo learners are gathering the Hawke’s Bay for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language ... <a title="Hastings hosts Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/hastings-hosts-aotearoas-national-maori-language-festival-toitu-te-reo/" aria-label="Read more about Hastings hosts Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Texas billionaire Bill Foley who is bank rolling the new Auckland A League club. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC owner Bill Foley has sold his interest in Scottish football club Hibernian. The Scottish Premier League side has confirmed that majority shareholder Bydand Sports LLC has completed the acquisition of Black Knight Football ... <a title="Auckland FC owner Bill Foley sells stake in Scottish Premier League club" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/auckland-fc-owner-bill-foley-sells-stake-in-scottish-premier-league-club/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC owner Bill Foley sells stake in Scottish Premier League club">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The shift from a system of matching odometer readings to paper labels on the windscreen, towards using subscriptions through private companies. RNZ A bill to make road tolling easier and shift Road User Charges (RUCs) towards a digital tracking system has been introduced to Parliament. In a statement, Transport Minister Chris ... <a title="Bill to expand Road User Charges introduced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/bill-to-expand-road-user-charges-introduced/" aria-label="Read more about Bill to expand Road User Charges introduced">Read more</a>
