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November 29, 2025
RNZ Pacific Sitiveni Rabuka, the instigator of Fiji’s coup culture, took to the witness stand for the first time today — fronting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Suva. The TRC was set up by Rabuka’s coalition government with the aim of promoting truth-telling and reconciliation regarding political upheavals dating back to 1987. The ... <a title="Fiji PM Rabuka blames ‘insulated’ upbringing for racially motivated 1987 coups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/fiji-pm-rabuka-blames-insulated-upbringing-for-racially-motivated-1987-coups/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji PM Rabuka blames ‘insulated’ upbringing for racially motivated 1987 coups">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns have been beaten in a convincing 5-0 win by the Matildas. The 33rd-ranked Ferns took on the 15th-ranked Matildas at Polytec Stadium in Gosford, Australia, on Friday night. They faced an Australian side brimming with stars and a nation they had not beaten in more than 30 years. ... <a title="Australia’s Matildas dominate Football Ferns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/australias-matildas-dominate-football-ferns/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s Matildas dominate Football Ferns">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns will end the year against an Australian side brimming with stars and a nation that they have not beaten in more than 30 years. The 33rd-ranked Ferns take on the 15th-ranked Matildas at Polytec Stadium in Gosford, Australia, on Friday night. Kickoff is at 9.30pm NZT. Sign up ... <a title="Live: Football Ferns v Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/live-football-ferns-v-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Football Ferns v Australia">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The inicident unfolded on Friday. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a car from an elderly man while armed with a spear gun in South Auckland. Police said the 42-year-old approached an elderly man’s car on Hillcrest Rd in Papatoetoe and demanded his ... <a title="Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland’s Papatoetoe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/spear-gun-used-in-carjacking-in-south-aucklands-papatoetoe/" aria-label="Read more about Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland’s Papatoetoe">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A hotspot can point to where drought may be developing (File image). RNZ / Liz Garton Unusually dry conditions forming hotspots are affecting eastern areas of both the North and South Islands following a period of hot, dry winds. Earth Sciences New Zealand has identified the hotspots – areas where soils ... <a title="Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/hotspots-forming-in-unusually-dry-conditions/" aria-label="Read more about Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts made the announcement on Friday. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii The Local Government Minister has announced cost cutting measures for wastewater aimed at boosting savings for ratepayers. New national wastewater environmental performances standards hope to save up to $830 million over the next 35 years by streamlining ... <a title="New cost-cutting measures for wasterwater standards announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/new-cost-cutting-measures-for-wasterwater-standards-announced/" aria-label="Read more about New cost-cutting measures for wasterwater standards announced">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A senior doctors picket line in September. (File photo) RNZ / Ruth Hill Health NZ has failed in bid to get the Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into a contract and end repeated strike action. Health NZ asked the authority in September to “fix” the terms of the collective ... <a title="Health NZ fails to get Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into contract amid pay dispute deadlock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/health-nz-fails-to-get-employment-relations-authority-to-force-senior-doctors-into-contract-amid-pay-dispute-deadlock/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ fails to get Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into contract amid pay dispute deadlock">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC assistant coach Danny Hay putting the players through their paces before the game. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC coach Steve Corica reduced the number of training days this week before a clash with last-placed Newcastle Jets in the A-League on Sunday. Disappointed that the players looked “flat” in last week’s ... <a title="Unbeaten Auckland FC rethink training before last-place A-League game" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/unbeaten-auckland-fc-rethink-training-before-last-place-a-league-game/" aria-label="Read more about Unbeaten Auckland FC rethink training before last-place A-League game">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Participants at one of Dan Hooker’s fight events. youtube Organised backyard fights are nothing new, having returned to the spotlight in recent months since UFC star Dan “The Hangman” Hooker hosted the inaugural “King of the Streets”. The 32-man, one minute fist-fight tournament in Auckland prompted New Zealand’s Boxing Coaches Association ... <a title="Backyard Gang Wars: Thuggery or a way to heal, doco asks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/backyard-gang-wars-thuggery-or-a-way-to-heal-doco-asks/" aria-label="Read more about Backyard Gang Wars: Thuggery or a way to heal, doco asks">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. (File photo) Supplied Riddled with anxiety, no sleep and no answers – some parents are worrying about about what the long-term impact of exposure to asbestos-contaminated children’s coloured play sand could be. Over the past two weeks, there’s ... <a title="Parents fear long-term impacts of asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand exposure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/parents-fear-long-term-impacts-of-asbestos-contaminated-coloured-play-sand-exposure/" aria-label="Read more about Parents fear long-term impacts of asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand exposure">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The parents of Caleb Moefa’auo, Fereti Moefaauo and Justine Lauese are hoping the inquest into his death will bring changes into how individuals with mental disorders are treated while on remand. Nick Monro The family of a man who died after being pepper sprayed in prison says properly funded specialised training ... <a title="Man who died after being pepper sprayed ‘deserved humanity and protection’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/man-who-died-after-being-pepper-sprayed-deserved-humanity-and-protection/" aria-label="Read more about Man who died after being pepper sprayed ‘deserved humanity and protection’">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand An NZ Super Netball franchise may have low appeal in Australia. AAP / www.photosport.nz Netball Australia hopes to expand its Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) league and is open to an expression of interest from Netball New Zealand. While any league expansion is still subject to Netball Australia board approval, it has ... <a title="Australia’s Super Netball expansion bid open to Netball NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/28/australias-super-netball-expansion-bid-open-to-netball-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s Super Netball expansion bid open to Netball NZ">Read more</a>
