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WorkSafe fines KiwiRail more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Dyeming said two years on he is fully functional back at work, but yet at full fitness away from the job. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham KiwiRail to pay about $250,000 in fines and reparation over worker’s 10-metre fall WorkSafe finds ‘fundamental failures’ in KiwiRail’s introduction of new communications poles Worker says ... <a title="WorkSafe fines KiwiRail more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/worksafe-fines-kiwirail-more-than-200000-after-worker-injured-in-preventable-fall/" aria-label="Read more about WorkSafe fines KiwiRail more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall">Read more</a>

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My daughter has moved to the UK, what happens to her KiwiSaver – Ask Susan

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop ... <a title="My daughter has moved to the UK, what happens to her KiwiSaver – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/my-daughter-has-moved-to-the-uk-what-happens-to-her-kiwisaver-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about My daughter has moved to the UK, what happens to her KiwiSaver – Ask Susan">Read more</a>

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Jetstar Airbus A320 jets resume flying, Air NZ still grounded

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Disruptions will likely continue though as airlines deal with a backlog of flights. 123RF Airbus A320 software updates have been completed on all New Zealand based Jetstar aircraft, while Air New Zealand’s fleet remain grounded with further flight cancellations possible. About 6000 Airbus A320 aircraft around the world are affected by ... <a title="Jetstar Airbus A320 jets resume flying, Air NZ still grounded" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/jetstar-airbus-a320-jets-resume-flying-air-nz-still-grounded/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar Airbus A320 jets resume flying, Air NZ still grounded">Read more</a>

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Government trialling new drone tech in push to eradicate bovine TB

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Drones allowed teams to access remote areas, detect possum populations and pinpoint exactly where people needed to be deployed, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Supplied The government is trialling new technology to better control possum populations as part of its push to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. The disease in cattle and deer ... <a title="Government trialling new drone tech in push to eradicate bovine TB" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/government-trialling-new-drone-tech-in-push-to-eradicate-bovine-tb/" aria-label="Read more about Government trialling new drone tech in push to eradicate bovine TB">Read more</a>

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What’s feeding our fascination with murder mysteries?

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand You settle down on the couch, maybe under a blanket or with a snack, and turn on the TV. What you’re really craving right now is to watch something with a juicy puzzle to solve — maybe about a murder. Despite a world filled with grim headlines, audiences are consistently drawn ... <a title="What’s feeding our fascination with murder mysteries?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/whats-feeding-our-fascination-with-murder-mysteries/" aria-label="Read more about What’s feeding our fascination with murder mysteries?">Read more</a>

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Further flight cancellations possible as Airbus A320 jets stay grounded

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Disruptions will likely continue though as airlines deal with a backlog of flights. AFP/ William West There could be further flight cancellations as Airbus A320 jets are grounded globally for an urgent software upgrade. About 6000 Airbus A320 aircraft around the world are affected by a recall for a software upgrade. ... <a title="Further flight cancellations possible as Airbus A320 jets stay grounded" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/further-flight-cancellations-possible-as-airbus-a320-jets-stay-grounded/" aria-label="Read more about Further flight cancellations possible as Airbus A320 jets stay grounded">Read more</a>

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All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Brady Rush photosport The All Blacks Sevens were the only men’s team to make it three wins from three on day one of the world series opening tournament in Dubai, while the Black Ferns Sevens also topped their pool. Coming off a substandard seventh placing overall in last season’s world series, ... <a title="All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/all-blacks-sevens-open-world-series-campaign-in-style/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style">Read more</a>

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Banking code updates focused on scam prevention

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Payments NZ reported about $265 million had been scammed out of New Zealand bank accounts in the past year. PhotoAlto The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telecommunications companies for not doing enough to prevent scams. Payments NZ reported about $265 million had been scammed out of New Zealand ... <a title="Banking code updates focused on scam prevention" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/banking-code-updates-focused-on-scam-prevention/" aria-label="Read more about Banking code updates focused on scam prevention">Read more</a>

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Don McGlashan: ‘All we can do is keep our tools sharp’

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand In early November New Zealand music icon Don McGlashan (The Mutton Birds, The Front Lawn, Blam Blam Blam) gave the inaugural Lilburn Lecture at Wellington’s National Library. Here’s an edited version of his words. I go swimming a lot. Either where I live half of the year, with my lovely wife ... <a title="Don McGlashan: ‘All we can do is keep our tools sharp’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/don-mcglashan-all-we-can-do-is-keep-our-tools-sharp/" aria-label="Read more about Don McGlashan: ‘All we can do is keep our tools sharp’">Read more</a>

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Kiwi actor on becoming gladiator: ‘Māori blood is like a superpower, eh?’

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand When it came to wielding weapons in the new Spartacus series, Māori performers had an advantage, says actor and musician Jordi Webber. “We are gifted in the sense that our tupuna were warriors, you know? We’re so grounded, and our fluidity when we move is just innate. “Even though it’s not ... <a title="Kiwi actor on becoming gladiator: ‘Māori blood is like a superpower, eh?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/kiwi-actor-on-becoming-gladiator-maori-blood-is-like-a-superpower-eh/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi actor on becoming gladiator: ‘Māori blood is like a superpower, eh?’">Read more</a>

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New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs as $50m plan revealed

November 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A concept design of the new Waiwera Thermal Springs. One to One Hundred Ltd / SUPPLIED A $50 million redevelopment plan of North Auckland’s popular, now demolished Waiwera Hot Pools has been unveiled. Concept designs for the currently empty site include 28 pools and wellness experiences along with saunas, reflexology walks ... <a title="New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs as $50m plan revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/new-era-for-abandoned-waiwera-hot-springs-as-50m-plan-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs as $50m plan revealed">Read more</a>

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Fiji, NZ protesters kick off UN day of solidarity for Palestine amid calls for sanctions, boycotts on Israel

November 30, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Protesters in Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand kicked off the UN Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People today as Israel faced global condemnation over more “war crimes” against Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. At least 13 people, including two children, were killed and 25 were wounded as Israel launched another incursion into ... <a title="Fiji, NZ protesters kick off UN day of solidarity for Palestine amid calls for sanctions, boycotts on Israel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/fiji-nz-protesters-kick-off-un-day-of-solidarity-for-palestine-amid-calls-for-sanctions-boycotts-on-israel/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji, NZ protesters kick off UN day of solidarity for Palestine amid calls for sanctions, boycotts on Israel">Read more</a>