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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Luxon said he “absolutely” believed Hipkins over Coster. RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he accepts Chris Hipkins’ word Andrew Coster never briefed him about the Jevon McSkimming scandal. But New Zealand First is casting doubt on the claim, posting on social media: “is it ... <a title="Luxon backs Hipkins in McSkimming saga, NZ First casts doubt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/luxon-backs-hipkins-in-mcskimming-saga-nz-first-casts-doubt/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon backs Hipkins in McSkimming saga, NZ First casts doubt">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Luxon said he “absolutely” believed Hipkins over Coster. RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he accepts Chris Hipkins’ word Andrew Coster never briefed him about the Jevon McSkimming scandal. But New Zealand First is casting doubt on the claim, posting on social media: “is it ... <a title="Luxon backs Hikpins in McSkimming saga, NZ First casts doubt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/luxon-backs-hikpins-in-mcskimming-saga-nz-first-casts-doubt/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon backs Hikpins in McSkimming saga, NZ First casts doubt">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are searching for a swimmer after he went missing in a lake on Auckland’s west coast. The 23-year-old man was in waist-deep water with three friends at Lake Wainamu in Bethells Beach on Monday when he got into difficulty. Police said the man had taken a few steps before falling ... <a title="Dive squad joins search for swimmer missing near Bethells Beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/dive-squad-joins-search-for-swimmer-missing-near-bethells-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Dive squad joins search for swimmer missing near Bethells Beach">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The ministry said this was in line with the government’s push for efficiency and effectiveness 123rf The Public Service Associations says it has formally raised with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff concerns about high workloads in what it calls “a period of instability”. An MFAT report shows it shed seven ... <a title="PSA opposes ministry job cuts amidst restructure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/psa-opposes-ministry-job-cuts-amidst-restructure/" aria-label="Read more about PSA opposes ministry job cuts amidst restructure">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis (left) has challenged her predecessor Ruth Richardson. RNZ/Reece Baker/Supplied Nicola Willis has challenged former National Party Finance Minister Ruth Richardson to debate the country’s books at Parliament. The Taxpayers’ Union is poised to launch a “pressure campaign” targeting Willis in an effort to convince her to cut ... <a title="‘Anytime, anywhere’: Nicola Willis challenges Ruth Richardson to debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/anytime-anywhere-nicola-willis-challenges-ruth-richardson-to-debate/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Anytime, anywhere’: Nicola Willis challenges Ruth Richardson to debate">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John were called to an incident on Fenchurch Street around 8pm on Monday. Google Maps An Auckland dairy worker, who saw a man with a stab wound dying outside his shop, said he and several people tried to help the man in his last moments. Police have launched ... <a title="Man dies outside store after two stabbings on Auckland bus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/man-dies-outside-store-after-two-stabbings-on-auckland-bus/" aria-label="Read more about Man dies outside store after two stabbings on Auckland bus">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand To pick the best, juiciest summer fruit you need to learn to rely on your senses and knowledge of the varieties and seasons, experts say. We visited Auckland’s wholesale fruit markets to get the intel on how to make sure you get the pick of the bunch. .1em]:grid-cols-[calc(14rem*var(–base-multiplier))_1fr] @[28.1em]:p-16 @[28.1em]:gap-16 @[18.75em]:grid-cols-[2fr_3fr] ... <a title="How to pick the best summer fruit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/how-to-pick-the-best-summer-fruit/" aria-label="Read more about How to pick the best summer fruit">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Happy birthday, GST. You probably pay it every day – 70c or so on a bottle of milk, $150 on an airfare. But did you know the tax, which is applied to almost everything you buy, has turned 40? This December marks 40 years since the law changed to allow ... <a title="GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/gst-used-to-be-10-is-it-going-to-rise-again/" aria-label="Read more about GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The summer break is a Kiwi institution. But has it always been that way? 123rf Explainer – It’s been a long year, but the end is in sight. Most Kiwis are counting down the days until their summer holiday – whether they’re heading off camping, heading to the bach or just ... <a title="Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/why-does-new-zealand-take-such-a-long-summer-holiday-break/" aria-label="Read more about Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Many businesses were falling behind, with 40 percent never having analysed their gender pay gaps. 123rf A new survey shows overwhelming support from New Zealanders for mandatory pay gap reporting. The survey from STILLMindingTheGap.nz, an organisation campaigning for gender pay equality, spoke to more than 1,000 people, and found 74 percent ... <a title="Overwhelming support for employers to publish pay gaps, survey shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/overwhelming-support-for-employers-to-publish-pay-gaps-survey-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Overwhelming support for employers to publish pay gaps, survey shows">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand This morning, the Golden Globes nominations were unveiled. Were there big surprises? The snub of Wicked: For Good in the best picture category, for one. There was also a very gratifying nomination of Amy Madigan for her turn as the villain in Weapons. Overall, most of the nominations closely tracked awards ... <a title="The Golden Globe nominations are here: What you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/the-golden-globe-nominations-are-here-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about The Golden Globe nominations are here: What you need to know">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr. Helmut Marko, Director of Red Bull F1 and head of Red Bull’s driver development programme. PETERSON Mark / PHOTOSPORT Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is to leave the Formula 1 team. The 82 year old has been with the outfit since they joined Formula 1 in 2005. The Telegraph is ... <a title="F1: Advisor Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/f1-advisor-helmut-marko-to-leave-red-bull/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Advisor Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull">Read more</a>
