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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter at a rally in Christchurch on 9 May 2024. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The millions of dollars that Health NZ is saving with delays in settling collective contracts is costing it in terms of a settled workforce, according to the biggest nurses’ union. ... <a title="Nurse union says Health NZ settlement delays is costing them a settled workforce" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/nurse-union-says-health-nz-settlement-delays-is-costing-them-a-settled-workforce/" aria-label="Read more about Nurse union says Health NZ settlement delays is costing them a settled workforce">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand WorkSafe has advised MBIE on hundreds of updates to electrical safety rules. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone WorkSafe has issued guidance to electrical workers over a rule change that several industry groups have warned is dangerous. The change lifts a ban on inserting a switch, circuit or fuse into mains power earthing ... <a title="WorkSafe defends ‘simply wrong’ change to electrical safety rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/worksafe-defends-simply-wrong-change-to-electrical-safety-rules/" aria-label="Read more about WorkSafe defends ‘simply wrong’ change to electrical safety rules">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the crash about 8.25pm Friday. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Emergency services have responded to a serious motorcyle crash on State Highway 35, near Ōpōtiki. The incident, between Te Waiiti Rd and Maraenui Pa Rd, was reported to police about 8.25pm Friday. The motorbike was the only vehicle involved ... <a title="One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/one-critically-injured-in-opotiki-motorcycle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers at the University of Auckland have been given an $853,000 grant to investigate the power of music for people with dementia. The study is a collaboration with Yale University in the United States and aims to find out why patients still respond to music even as their memory fades. Music ... <a title="Why people with dementia can be so moved by music" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/why-people-with-dementia-can-be-so-moved-by-music/" aria-label="Read more about Why people with dementia can be so moved by music">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long for the fact that Whitney Hansen was following in her father’s considerable footsteps to be brought up, as the newly announced Black Ferns coach faced the media for the first time. However, Hansen couldn’t speak highly enough of the support and guidance of father Sir Steve, who ... <a title="Family business: Whitney Hansen’s time has arrived" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/family-business-whitney-hansens-time-has-arrived/" aria-label="Read more about Family business: Whitney Hansen’s time has arrived">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Advisory group chair Sunny Kaushal intentional misinformation has been “weaponised” to undermine the campaign. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ministerial advisory group criticised for ‘lavish’ spending It spent $24,000 on well-catered ‘stakeholder engagement meetings’ Advisory group chairman defends the group’s work, saying it’s under budget and delivering change The ministerial advisory group ... <a title="Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill for public meetings around New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/ministerial-advisory-group-defends-catering-bill-for-public-meetings-around-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill for public meetings around New Zealand">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ says “performance efficiencies” do not impact on the funding available for settlement. RNZ Frustrated healthworkers are questioning why hospitals and health services are being asked to find another $510 million in “efficiency savings” out of this year’s budget, while $538 million earmarked for salaries went unspent last year. The ... <a title="Hospitals asked to save $510 millions despite $538 million going unspent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/hospitals-asked-to-save-510-millions-despite-538-million-going-unspent/" aria-label="Read more about Hospitals asked to save $510 millions despite $538 million going unspent">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand HUHA has a “revolving door” of animals coming in and leaving over the Christmas break. RNZ / Tess Brunton While most of us are about to put our feet up for a summer break, animal shelters around New Zealand are bracing for their busiest time of the year. The Helping You ... <a title="Animal shelters gearing up for busiest time of year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/animal-shelters-gearing-up-for-busiest-time-of-year/" aria-label="Read more about Animal shelters gearing up for busiest time of year">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand National Secretary for Apex, Deborah Powell said they have had more courier breakdowns recently, resulting in lab test delays. 123rf Break downs in courier services has meant more unnecessary delays in vital lab testing for Gisborne patients as samples are being sent hundreds of kilometres across the country. Apex represents MedLab ... <a title="Gisborne lab tests facing delays as samples sent across country" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/gisborne-lab-tests-facing-delays-as-samples-sent-across-country/" aria-label="Read more about Gisborne lab tests facing delays as samples sent across country">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs Getty Images Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Main event around 4pm Saturday 20 December Kaseya Center, Miami Live blog updates on RNZ Farce or fight? We’re going to find out on Saturday afternoon when internet personality-turned boxer Jake Paul faces easily the ... <a title="Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua: what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/jake-paul-v-anthony-joshua-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua: what you need to know">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jacob Duffy unsuccessfully appeals against West Indies at Bay Oval. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Bay Oval pitch is proving to be batter-friendly during the third and final Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies. The West Indies openers have made a dent in the Black Caps’ first-innings total late on ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/black-caps-v-west-indies-third-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day two">Read more</a>
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December 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick and Kathy Barnes are frustrated that payment deadlines for holiday pay owed to former Health NZ employees keep getting pushed out. Former Health NZ staff frustrated at pushed-back deadlines to receive holiday pay owed to them. Most current staff owed money have received it. Health NZ says process is complex ... <a title="Retired Waikato couple frustrated over pushed-back deadlines for owed holiday pay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/19/retired-waikato-couple-frustrated-over-pushed-back-deadlines-for-owed-holiday-pay/" aria-label="Read more about Retired Waikato couple frustrated over pushed-back deadlines for owed holiday pay">Read more</a>
