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Tongariro National Park track expected to reopen by next week after devastating wildfire

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The main Tongariro track is expected to stay shut until at least next week after devastating wildfire. Recent rain is helping hugely to bring the massive Tongariro National Park blaze under control, Fire and Emergency says. Thirty-five crews of Department of Conservation firefighters remain at the site on Tuesday, while drones ... <a title="Tongariro National Park track expected to reopen by next week after devastating wildfire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/tongariro-national-park-track-expected-to-reopen-by-next-week-after-devastating-wildfire/" aria-label="Read more about Tongariro National Park track expected to reopen by next week after devastating wildfire">Read more</a>

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Asbestos found in breathing equipment ‘distressing’ for firefighters, union says

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A FENZ firefighter works in breathing gear, amid smoke. Supplied/ FENZ The firefighters’ union says asbestos found in an air tank, which helps emergency services breath during fires, will be distressing for personnel in Auckland. It said a bulk air supply tank had tested positive for a “very small level” of ... <a title="Asbestos found in breathing equipment ‘distressing’ for firefighters, union says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/asbestos-found-in-breathing-equipment-distressing-for-firefighters-union-says/" aria-label="Read more about Asbestos found in breathing equipment ‘distressing’ for firefighters, union says">Read more</a>

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Twickenham holds special value for All Blacks

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Chandler Cunningham-South tackles Codie Taylor of New Zealand. Twickenham. England vs All Blacks, 2024. © Photosport Ltd 2024 www.photosport.nz Twickenham is the biggest rugby stadium in the world and for many visiting players, it’s one the most iconic. The home of English rugby, Twickenham, will host the All Blacks test against ... <a title="Twickenham holds special value for All Blacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/twickenham-holds-special-value-for-all-blacks/" aria-label="Read more about Twickenham holds special value for All Blacks">Read more</a>

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Christopher Luxon brushes off Winston Peters’ asset sales attack

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has waved away New Zealand First’s criticism of National’s economic plan, saying Winston Peters has many entrenched views. In an interview on Morning Report on Tuesday, the NZ First leader said Luxon’s interest in asset sales was based on ... <a title="Christopher Luxon brushes off Winston Peters’ asset sales attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/christopher-luxon-brushes-off-winston-peters-asset-sales-attack/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon brushes off Winston Peters’ asset sales attack">Read more</a>

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Court orders recount of votes in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The district court has ordered a recount of votes in the Parirua Māori Ward. RNZ A court has ordered a recount in Porirua’s Parirua Māori Ward. Candidate Jess Te Huia made the application to Porirua District Court last month. Incumbent Kylie Wihapi, who served as the city’s deputy mayor last term, ... <a title="Court orders recount of votes in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/court-orders-recount-of-votes-in-porirua-city-councils-maori-ward/" aria-label="Read more about Court orders recount of votes in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward">Read more</a>

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‘A real and imminent threat’: Police officer justified in shooting of offender

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An offender posed a real and imminent threat when he was shot twice by police on an Auckland motorway, the police watchdog has ruled. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released its findings into the incident that began in West Auckland in late September 2023. It began ... <a title="‘A real and imminent threat’: Police officer justified in shooting of offender" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/a-real-and-imminent-threat-police-officer-justified-in-shooting-of-offender/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A real and imminent threat’: Police officer justified in shooting of offender">Read more</a>

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Rain a big help in getting Tongariro blaze under control but more work to be done

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage caused by the fire. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham Recent rain is helping hugely to bring the massive Tongariro National Park blaze under control, Fire and Emergency says. Thirty-five crews of Department of Conservation firefighters remain at the site on Tuesday, while drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of ... <a title="Rain a big help in getting Tongariro blaze under control but more work to be done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/rain-a-big-help-in-getting-tongariro-blaze-under-control-but-more-work-to-be-done/" aria-label="Read more about Rain a big help in getting Tongariro blaze under control but more work to be done">Read more</a>

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How a tattoo icon’s designs live on in Wellington

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Ingerton opened Roger’s Tatooart in Wellington’s Cuba Street in 1977 – and worked from the premises until he retired in 2009. The studio had received a dramatic facelift, but its legendary founder’s designs, photographs and paintings still fill nearly every spare inch of wallspace. .1em]:grid-cols-[calc(14rem*var(–base-multiplier))_1fr] @[28.1em]:p-16 @[28.1em]:gap-16 @[18.75em]:grid-cols-[2fr_3fr] gap-12 p-12 ... <a title="How a tattoo icon’s designs live on in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/how-a-tattoo-icons-designs-live-on-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about How a tattoo icon’s designs live on in Wellington">Read more</a>

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Woman critically hurt in Christchurch shooting

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the alleged shooting. RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A woman who lives across the road from a house where another woman was shot and critically injured in Christchurch says she assumed the bang was fireworks. Emergency services were called to the property in Wainoni’s Shortland Street at about 8.45pm on Monday ... <a title="Woman critically hurt in Christchurch shooting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/woman-critically-hurt-in-christchurch-shooting/" aria-label="Read more about Woman critically hurt in Christchurch shooting">Read more</a>

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Queen hornet and nest found in Auckland suburb of Glenfield in past week

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) have recently been sighted in the Auckland region. MPI have put out advisories after a queen was found on 17 October 2025. Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity New Zealand has removed another yellow legged hornet and its nest in the past week. The queen hornet was found in the ... <a title="Queen hornet and nest found in Auckland suburb of Glenfield in past week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/queen-hornet-and-nest-found-in-auckland-suburb-of-glenfield-in-past-week/" aria-label="Read more about Queen hornet and nest found in Auckland suburb of Glenfield in past week">Read more</a>

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Iwi petition against government’s removal of Treaty of Waitangi requirement in schools

November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Rahui Papa, chair of Pou Tangata the NICF’s arm responsible for education. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF), supported by a coalition of national education organisations, has launched a petition against the government’s removal of the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o ... <a title="Iwi petition against government’s removal of Treaty of Waitangi requirement in schools" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/iwi-petition-against-governments-removal-of-treaty-of-waitangi-requirement-in-schools/" aria-label="Read more about Iwi petition against government’s removal of Treaty of Waitangi requirement in schools">Read more</a>

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Israeli forces kill 44 journalists inside Gaza displacement tents, says report

November 11, 2025

Pacific Media Watch The Freedoms Committee of the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate says the Israeli occupation forces have killed 44 Palestinian journalists inside displacement tents in the Gaza Strip. The committee said that these journalists were among 254 media workers who had been killed since the beginning of the Israeli assault on Gaza in October 2023 ... <a title="Israeli forces kill 44 journalists inside Gaza displacement tents, says report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/israeli-forces-kill-44-journalists-inside-gaza-displacement-tents-says-report/" aria-label="Read more about Israeli forces kill 44 journalists inside Gaza displacement tents, says report">Read more</a>