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Live rugby: All Blacks v England updates, commentary, analysis

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks take on England at Allianz Stadium in London’s Twickenham. Recent history is on the visitors’ side, with the All Blacks winning the last five games against England at the London ground. The hosts’ last victory over New Zealand at Twickenham was in 2012. The All Blacks are coming ... <a title="Live rugby: All Blacks v England updates, commentary, analysis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/live-rugby-all-blacks-v-england-updates-commentary-analysis/" aria-label="Read more about Live rugby: All Blacks v England updates, commentary, analysis">Read more</a>

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Governor-General Dame Cindy Kio visits Antarctica’s Scott Base

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Antarctica NZ chief executive Jordy Hendrikx said hosting the Governor-General was an honour. Antactica NZ/ Anthony Powell The Governor-General has travelled to Antarctica’s Scott Base to see the work happening on the ice. During the visit, Dame Cindy Kiro and husband Dr Richard Davies also visited Scott’s Hut and Shackleton’s Hut, ... <a title="Governor-General Dame Cindy Kio visits Antarctica’s Scott Base" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/governor-general-dame-cindy-kio-visits-antarcticas-scott-base/" aria-label="Read more about Governor-General Dame Cindy Kio visits Antarctica’s Scott Base">Read more</a>

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Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Authorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and 15 of them were faulty. siwakorn / 123RF The brakes on more than a quarter of trucks tested in a recent police operation on central North Island roads were found to be faulty. Between 3-6 November, the police inspected 910 “heavy vehicles and ... <a title="Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/quarter-of-all-trucks-tested-in-blitz-fail-brake-test/" aria-label="Read more about Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test">Read more</a>

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Multiple dead in Manawatū house fire that closed section of State Highway One

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Sanson is at the juncture of SH1 and SH3, between Palmerston North and Whanganui. Google Maps/Screenshot Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. RNZ understands three children were missing after the fire. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of ... <a title="Multiple dead in Manawatū house fire that closed section of State Highway One" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/multiple-dead-in-manawatu-house-fire-that-closed-section-of-state-highway-one/" aria-label="Read more about Multiple dead in Manawatū house fire that closed section of State Highway One">Read more</a>

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State Highway 30 shut near Whakatāne following crash

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A two-vehicle crash has closed a section of State Highway 30 in the Bay of Plenty. RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 30, inland from Whakatāne, is shut following a serious crash on Saturday evening. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash near the Kawerau Road intersection, close to the township ... <a title="State Highway 30 shut near Whakatāne following crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/state-highway-30-shut-near-whakatane-following-crash/" aria-label="Read more about State Highway 30 shut near Whakatāne following crash">Read more</a>

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All Whites need to learn ‘dark arts’ before Football World Cup

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley. Photosport All Whites v Colombia Sunday, 16 November Kickoff 1pm Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Much separates New Zealand and Colombia on a football field. Not only are the two nations 72 places apart in the FIFA world rankings, the ... <a title="All Whites need to learn ‘dark arts’ before Football World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/all-whites-need-to-learn-dark-arts-before-football-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites need to learn ‘dark arts’ before Football World Cup">Read more</a>

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House fire closes section of State Highway One in Manawatū

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A house fire has closed a section of State Highway One in Manawatū on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of Sanson at about 2.30pm. Flames engulfed a home, closing the highway ... <a title="House fire closes section of State Highway One in Manawatū" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/house-fire-closes-section-of-state-highway-one-in-manawatu/" aria-label="Read more about House fire closes section of State Highway One in Manawatū">Read more</a>

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Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland’s Glenfield brings total to nine

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive species, and a danger to local honey and wild bees. Biosecurity NZ Several more predator yellow-legged hornets have been found in Auckland, including two queens. A further two nests have been located – one the size of a cricket ball and the other the size of ... <a title="Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland’s Glenfield brings total to nine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/two-more-yellow-legged-hornet-queens-found-in-auklands-glenfield-brings-total-to-nine/" aria-label="Read more about Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland’s Glenfield brings total to nine">Read more</a>

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Carnage at Cup Week as violent thunderstorm hits Canterbury

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Patrons at Christchurch’s Cup Week at Riccarton Park scrambled for cover, as the city was battered with hail, heavy rain and thunder on Saturday afternoon. One person attending the event described the scene as “carnage”, with big pieces of hail falling out of nowhere, like snow. Cup Week patrons scramble for ... <a title="Carnage at Cup Week as violent thunderstorm hits Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/carnage-at-cup-week-as-violent-thunderstorm-hits-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Carnage at Cup Week as violent thunderstorm hits Canterbury">Read more</a>

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Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph Parker faces Fabio Wardley in October. Richard Pelham/Getty Images Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has refuted a positive drugs test taken on the day of his heavyweight defeat to Briton Fabio Wardley in October. Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions has confirmed Parker tested positive for traces of cocaine and could face a ... <a title="Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/kiwi-boxer-joseph-parker-denies-drug-charges-after-latest-defeat/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat">Read more</a>

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More than million Lotto tickets sold for must-win $55 million draw

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight’s record $55 dollar draw. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Lines have been building for tonight’s record $55 million Lotto draw. More than 1.2 million tickets had been sold by Friday night. Saturday’s draw is a must-win. In 2016, ... <a title="More than million Lotto tickets sold for must-win $55 million draw" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/more-than-million-lotto-tickets-sold-for-must-win-55-million-draw/" aria-label="Read more about More than million Lotto tickets sold for must-win $55 million draw">Read more</a>

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Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi

November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Sailors and supporters are welcomed onto Te Tii Marae. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Hawaiian voyaging canoe has been welcomed back to Waitangi, 40 years after its first visit sparked the revival of ancient ocean navigation traditions in Aotearoa. The Hōkūle’a and sister vessel Hikianalia arrived on Friday afternoon to ... <a title="Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/hawaiian-voyaging-canoe-welcomed-back-to-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi">Read more</a>