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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency said the fire ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery are back at a large forestry fire near Whanganui trying to get it under control before winds pick up in the afternoon. It has so far ripped through ... <a title="Forest fire near Whanganui spreads to over 100 hectares" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/forest-fire-near-whanganui-spreads-to-over-100-hectares/" aria-label="Read more about Forest fire near Whanganui spreads to over 100 hectares">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Have you ever thought a font looked “friendly” or “elegant”? Or felt that Comic Sans was somehow unserious? You’re not imagining it. Typefaces carry personalities, and we react to them more than we realise. My work explores how the shapes of letters can subtly influence our feelings. When we read, we ... <a title="It’s not you – some fonts feel different" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/its-not-you-some-fonts-feel-different/" aria-label="Read more about It’s not you – some fonts feel different">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Glyphosate-free oat crops in the South Island for Dunedin company Harraway and Sons. SUPPLIED/HARRAWAYS Longstanding Otago business Harraways and Sons is investing millions of dollars into its oat mill, the only operational one in Aotearoa, to meet growing demand for the healthy and humble locally-grown oat. The company, known as Harraways, ... <a title="Harraways invests $11m into NZ’s only working oat mill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/harraways-invests-11m-into-nzs-only-working-oat-mill/" aria-label="Read more about Harraways invests $11m into NZ’s only working oat mill">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car outside a Wellington synagogue on Monday 15 December 2025. RNZ / Mark Papalii Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia. Sixteen people died and dozens were injured after two gunmen opened fire on the ... <a title="New Zealand steps up security for Jewish community after Bondi terror attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/new-zealand-steps-up-security-for-jewish-community-after-bondi-terror-attack/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand steps up security for Jewish community after Bondi terror attack">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixteen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian officials described it as a targeted, anti-semitic terror attack. One of the suspected gunmen was also killed. Authorities said far more people would have been killed were it not for a bystander, ... <a title="Live: 16 people killed, shooter named in Bondi Beach terror attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/live-16-people-killed-shooter-named-in-bondi-beach-terror-attack/" aria-label="Read more about Live: 16 people killed, shooter named in Bondi Beach terror attack">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Emma Twigg wins gold in the Women’s Solo event at the World Beach Sprint Championships in Turkey 2025. Rowing NZ / Photosport Three New Zealanders are up for World Rowing awards. Single sculler Emma Twigg has been recognised for her efforts in 2025, while Kerri Williams and Grace Prendergast ... <a title="World Rowing recognises Kiwi athletes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/world-rowing-recognises-kiwi-athletes/" aria-label="Read more about World Rowing recognises Kiwi athletes">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Wesley Community Action group Ngahere Korowai are measuring the water clarity at the pond. RNZ / Mark Papalii The birds are calling in Cannon’s Creek reserve, and strands of Raupō flax wave tall fingertips in the breeze. Members of the Wesley Community Action group Ngahere Korowai are measuring ... <a title="Group calls for second Zealandia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/group-calls-for-second-zealandia/" aria-label="Read more about Group calls for second Zealandia">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Henry Nicholls scores a century for Canterbury. www.photosport.nz Henry Nicholls’ red hot form with the bat continues as the Canterbury skipper recorded his highest ever first class score. The 34 year old’s knock lasted almost eight hours and included 25 boundaries. His previous best score for Canterbruy was an unbeaten 171 ... <a title="Henry Nicholls’ hot summer continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/henry-nicholls-hot-summer-continues/" aria-label="Read more about Henry Nicholls’ hot summer continues">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand First-placed New Zealand’s Alice Robinson celebrates on the podium after the Women’s Super G event of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026, in St. Moritz. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has won her maiden Super G World Cup title, beating American legend Lindsey Vonn in the process. ... <a title="Historic win as Alice Robinson she beats American legend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/historic-win-as-alice-robinson-she-beats-american-legend/" aria-label="Read more about Historic win as Alice Robinson she beats American legend">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel of New Zealand celebrating a wicket, India, 2024. PHOTOSPORT The Black Caps have called in spinner Ajaz Patel for this week’s third Test against West Indies, while Tom Blundell is also in the 14-player squad. Patel replaces his Central Districts team-mate Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder during ... <a title="Ajaz Patel called up for third test against West Indies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/ajaz-patel-called-up-for-third-test-against-west-indies/" aria-label="Read more about Ajaz Patel called up for third test against West Indies">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency said the fire ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A large fire in the Lismore Forest near Whanganui last night has spread to about 100 hectares. Firefighters and helicopters will be back in full force on Monday morning, trying to contain a ... <a title="Forest fire spreads to over 100 hectares in Whanganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/forest-fire-spreads-to-over-100-hectares-in-whanganui/" aria-label="Read more about Forest fire spreads to over 100 hectares in Whanganui">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Being a good driver isn’t just about following the road rules, sometimes it’s the little things that count. Polite gestures, like flashing your hazard lights when another driver lets you in, or a wave when they let you pass, are all part of road etiquette. But with lives getting busier and ... <a title="Waving, tooting, flashing lights – what are modern road manners?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/waving-tooting-flashing-lights-what-are-modern-road-manners/" aria-label="Read more about Waving, tooting, flashing lights – what are modern road manners?">Read more</a>
