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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jamie Joseph, Scott Hansen, Scott Robertson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Analysis – Scott Hansen has become the most talked-about man in the All Blacks, which is somewhat fitting given he isn’t short of a word himself when he wants. Back in March 2019 he gave one of the more memorable ... <a title="The one thing everyone’s missing in the All Blacks coaching situation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/the-one-thing-everyones-missing-in-the-all-blacks-coaching-situation/" aria-label="Read more about The one thing everyone’s missing in the All Blacks coaching situation">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS Aotearoa’s actions while on patrol. Supplied / NZDF A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed. The HMNZS Aotearoa was sent to the East ... <a title="NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/nz-navy-ship-shadowed-by-seven-chinese-warships/" aria-label="Read more about NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park on Monday. Fire and emergency said three helicopters were responding and three fire trucks and crews were already on the ground. SH47 WAIMARINO TO TONGARIRO – FIRE – 1:50PMDue to vegetation fires, the road is CLOSED between SH46 ... <a title="Firefighters battling multiple blazes at Tongariro National Park" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/firefighters-battling-multiple-blazes-at-tongariro-national-park/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters battling multiple blazes at Tongariro National Park">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today. Seven people, including the five children, were taken to hospital after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581000/emergency-services-respond-to-incident-at-christchurch-daycare corrosive ... <a title="Christchurch childcare centre reopens after corrosive chemical burned several children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/christchurch-childcare-centre-reopens-after-corrosive-chemical-burned-several-children/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch childcare centre reopens after corrosive chemical burned several children">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and debit cards. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter told RNZ Wellingtonians were “sick of waiting”, and contactless payment on buses and trains will roll out in the first half of next year. The ... <a title="Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/wellington-commuters-to-get-contactless-payment-options-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Court documents reveal the pendant was worth $33,585. Supplied / NZ police A man accused of swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store has appeared in the Auckland District Court. He was remanded in custody without a plea until next Monday. ... <a title="Man accused of swallowing $33,000 pendant appears in court" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/man-accused-of-swallowing-33000-pendant-appears-in-court/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of swallowing $33,000 pendant appears in court">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags. In a joint statement the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force said the Kiwi was accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia hidden inside his luggage. The 21-year-old ... <a title="Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/kiwi-charged-with-trying-to-smuggle-10m-of-heroin-in-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Geoffrey Palmer giving evidence to Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee in July. (File photo) VNP / Phil Smith A former Labour Prime Minister says Parliament is passing too many laws without proper scrutiny. Sir Geoffrey Palmer told Nine to Noon the government was increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency, which allowed ... <a title="Too many laws passing without ‘proper scrutiny’, Geoffrey Palmer says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/too-many-laws-passing-without-proper-scrutiny-geoffrey-palmer-says/" aria-label="Read more about Too many laws passing without ‘proper scrutiny’, Geoffrey Palmer says">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood pictured ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz New Zealand football great Ivan Vicelich says the All White’s best shot at World Cup glory will come early at next year’s FIFA tournament. Vicelich whose international career spanned two ... <a title="How can the All Whites secure a FIFA World Cup 2026 win?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/how-can-the-all-whites-secure-a-fifa-world-cup-2026-win/" aria-label="Read more about How can the All Whites secure a FIFA World Cup 2026 win?">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen Clark’s father, George Clark died at home over the weekend. (File photo) Supplied Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George Clark, who has died at the age of 103. Clark often spoke about the large and positive influence her father, who was a farmer until ... <a title="‘Immense sadness’: Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s father dies at the age of 103" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/immense-sadness-former-prime-minister-helen-clarks-father-dies-at-the-age-of-103/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Immense sadness’: Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s father dies at the age of 103">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Corin Dann. RNZ Radio New Zealand senior journalist and broadcaster Corin Dann has won the 2025 Bill Toft Media Award. Dann was announced as the winner on Thursday for a compilation of reporting, interviews and commentary on political, business and general issues. The annual Bill Toft Media Award is awarded for ... <a title="RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/rnz-broadcaster-corin-dann-wins-2025-bill-toft-award-for-journalism/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and debit cards. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter told RNZ Wellingtonians were “sick of waiting”, and contactless payment on buses and trains will roll out in the first half of next year. The ... <a title="Wellington region to ditch Snapper public transport cards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/wellington-region-to-ditch-snapper-public-transport-cards/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington region to ditch Snapper public transport cards">Read more</a>
