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Second phase of inquest into pepper spray prison death of Caleb Moefa’auo begins

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand An image of Caleb Moefa’auo positioned in the witness box. RNZ/Felix Walton Corrections officers are expected to face the Coroners Court as the second part of an inquest into the death of a man pepper sprayed at Mt Eden Corrections Facility gets underway this week. Caleb Moefa’auo, 26, died in 2022 ... <a title="Second phase of inquest into pepper spray prison death of Caleb Moefa’auo begins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/second-phase-of-inquest-into-pepper-spray-prison-death-of-caleb-moefaauo-begins/" aria-label="Read more about Second phase of inquest into pepper spray prison death of Caleb Moefa’auo begins">Read more</a>

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Caitlin Johnstone: You don’t hate the mass media enough

November 24, 2025

Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone There was another IDF massacre in Gaza on Saturday, reportedly killing dozens of Palestinians. Israel as usual claimed it was responding to a ceasefire violation by Hamas, but of course there’s absolutely no evidence for this to be found. AP reports that ... <a title="Caitlin Johnstone: You don’t hate the mass media enough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/caitlin-johnstone-you-dont-hate-the-mass-media-enough/" aria-label="Read more about Caitlin Johnstone: You don’t hate the mass media enough">Read more</a>

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First recipients of social investment funding revealed

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced the first organisations to receive funding from the Social Investment Agency. Ministers in August announced the priority for the fund was to support children whose parents are in prison or have been in the care system, and children ... <a title="First recipients of social investment funding revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/first-recipients-of-social-investment-funding-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about First recipients of social investment funding revealed">Read more</a>

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Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps for first West Indies test

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson celebrates a century in Hamilton against England in December 2024. PHOTOSPORT The Black Caps welcome back the side’s all-time leading run-scorer Kane Williamson in a 14-strong squad for the first Test against West Indies starting next month. Pace bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Blair Tickner have been included ... <a title="Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps for first West Indies test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/kane-williamson-returns-to-black-caps-for-first-west-indies-test/" aria-label="Read more about Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps for first West Indies test">Read more</a>

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Members given extension to take helicopters to exclusive Auckland golf club

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Members at Mangawhai’s Te Arai Links and its sister club Tara Iti will get an extension to keep taking their helicopters to the course. 123RF High-flying members at one of Auckland’s most exclusive golf clubs have been given an extension to keep taking helicopters to the course. It comes after Auckland ... <a title="Members given extension to take helicopters to exclusive Auckland golf club" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/members-given-extension-to-take-helicopters-to-exclusive-auckland-golf-club/" aria-label="Read more about Members given extension to take helicopters to exclusive Auckland golf club">Read more</a>

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Dive squad searches Christchurch lake for missing man

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Search and rescue teams as well as the dive squad were continuing to look for the missing man. Google Maps A police dive squad is searching for a missing man in a Christchurch lake Police were alerted about 6.50pm on Sunday of a man reported missing in Lake Rua in Harewood. ... <a title="Dive squad searches Christchurch lake for missing man" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/dive-squad-searches-christchurch-lake-for-missing-man/" aria-label="Read more about Dive squad searches Christchurch lake for missing man">Read more</a>

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Watch live: New ‘home warranty’ rules protecting homeowners announced

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand All three-storey homes, and any alterations costing $100,000 or more, will be required to get a home warranty under indemnity changes under the Building Act. Architects, engineers and other building design professionals will be required to have indemnity insurance, and fines for Licensed Building Practitioners will also be doubled. In August, ... <a title="Watch live: New ‘home warranty’ rules protecting homeowners announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/watch-live-new-home-warranty-rules-protecting-homeowners-announced/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: New ‘home warranty’ rules protecting homeowners announced">Read more</a>

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Minister Andrew Hoggard assures PM he’s following Cabinet rules after complaint

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Hoggard. RNZ / Angus Dreaver A decision to allow the continued use of farrowing crates and mating stalls is the straw that broke the camel’s back for animals rights activsts. In the past few months, associate agriculture minister Andrew Hoggard, responsible for animal welfare, has drawn intense criticism from animal ... <a title="Minister Andrew Hoggard assures PM he’s following Cabinet rules after complaint" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/minister-andrew-hoggard-assures-pm-hes-following-cabinet-rules-after-complaint/" aria-label="Read more about Minister Andrew Hoggard assures PM he’s following Cabinet rules after complaint">Read more</a>

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Police tried to take licence off Ashik Ali twice before dodgy truck killed roadworker

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Ashik Ali was sentenced to three years’ jail for manslaughter. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Police wanted a trucker, who was jailed for three years for manslaughter on Thursday, to lose his operating licence years before his dodgy truck rolled backwards, fatally hitting a roadworker. Twice moves were made to take ... <a title="Police tried to take licence off Ashik Ali twice before dodgy truck killed roadworker" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/police-tried-to-take-licence-off-ashik-ali-twice-before-dodgy-truck-killed-roadworker/" aria-label="Read more about Police tried to take licence off Ashik Ali twice before dodgy truck killed roadworker">Read more</a>

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Search resumes for fisherman missing at Tapotupotu Bay

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Cape Reinga looking south to Tapotupotu and Spirits Bay. RNZ / Lois Williams Police are continuing to search for a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga. Emergency services were called after report of the man being swept away while fishing in a remote location ... <a title="Search resumes for fisherman missing at Tapotupotu Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/search-resumes-for-fisherman-missing-at-tapotupotu-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Search resumes for fisherman missing at Tapotupotu Bay">Read more</a>

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s advice to National and Labour: Be more like me

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Wayne Brown. Jessica Hopkins / RNZ Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused on boosting the region’s economic growth, making the CBD more inviting and securing a city deal. And he thinks he has the leverage to get the most for the city out of ... <a title="Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s advice to National and Labour: Be more like me" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/auckland-mayor-wayne-browns-advice-to-national-and-labour-be-more-like-me/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s advice to National and Labour: Be more like me">Read more</a>

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Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says an iwi has called for the party’s President, John tamihere, to step down at a Te Tai Tokerau hui at the weekend. Te Tai Tokerau was calling on Te Pāti Māori to reinstatement their MP Kapa-Kingi, and ... <a title="Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/iwi-calling-for-te-pati-maori-president-john-tamihere-to-step-down-ousted-mp-mariameno-kapa-kingi-says/" aria-label="Read more about Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says">Read more</a>