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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixteen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian officials described it as a targeted, anti-semitic terror attack. One of the suspected gunmen was also killed. Authorities said far more people would have been killed were it not for a bystander, ... <a title="Live: 16 people killed, shooter named in Bondi Beach terror attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/live-16-people-killed-shooter-named-in-bondi-beach-terror-attack/" aria-label="Read more about Live: 16 people killed, shooter named in Bondi Beach terror attack">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Emma Twigg wins gold in the Women’s Solo event at the World Beach Sprint Championships in Turkey 2025. Rowing NZ / Photosport Three New Zealanders are up for World Rowing awards. Single sculler Emma Twigg has been recognised for her efforts in 2025, while Kerri Williams and Grace Prendergast ... <a title="World Rowing recognises Kiwi athletes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/world-rowing-recognises-kiwi-athletes/" aria-label="Read more about World Rowing recognises Kiwi athletes">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Wesley Community Action group Ngahere Korowai are measuring the water clarity at the pond. RNZ / Mark Papalii The birds are calling in Cannon’s Creek reserve, and strands of Raupō flax wave tall fingertips in the breeze. Members of the Wesley Community Action group Ngahere Korowai are measuring ... <a title="Group calls for second Zealandia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/group-calls-for-second-zealandia/" aria-label="Read more about Group calls for second Zealandia">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Henry Nicholls scores a century for Canterbury. www.photosport.nz Henry Nicholls’ red hot form with the bat continues as the Canterbury skipper recorded his highest ever first class score. The 34 year old’s knock lasted almost eight hours and included 25 boundaries. His previous best score for Canterbruy was an unbeaten 171 ... <a title="Henry Nicholls’ hot summer continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/henry-nicholls-hot-summer-continues/" aria-label="Read more about Henry Nicholls’ hot summer continues">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand First-placed New Zealand’s Alice Robinson celebrates on the podium after the Women’s Super G event of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026, in St. Moritz. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has won her maiden Super G World Cup title, beating American legend Lindsey Vonn in the process. ... <a title="Historic win as Alice Robinson she beats American legend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/historic-win-as-alice-robinson-she-beats-american-legend/" aria-label="Read more about Historic win as Alice Robinson she beats American legend">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel of New Zealand celebrating a wicket, India, 2024. PHOTOSPORT The Black Caps have called in spinner Ajaz Patel for this week’s third Test against West Indies, while Tom Blundell is also in the 14-player squad. Patel replaces his Central Districts team-mate Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder during ... <a title="Ajaz Patel called up for third test against West Indies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/ajaz-patel-called-up-for-third-test-against-west-indies/" aria-label="Read more about Ajaz Patel called up for third test against West Indies">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency said the fire ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A large fire in the Lismore Forest near Whanganui last night has spread to about 100 hectares. Firefighters and helicopters will be back in full force on Monday morning, trying to contain a ... <a title="Forest fire spreads to over 100 hectares in Whanganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/forest-fire-spreads-to-over-100-hectares-in-whanganui/" aria-label="Read more about Forest fire spreads to over 100 hectares in Whanganui">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Being a good driver isn’t just about following the road rules, sometimes it’s the little things that count. Polite gestures, like flashing your hazard lights when another driver lets you in, or a wave when they let you pass, are all part of road etiquette. But with lives getting busier and ... <a title="Waving, tooting, flashing lights – what are modern road manners?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/waving-tooting-flashing-lights-what-are-modern-road-manners/" aria-label="Read more about Waving, tooting, flashing lights – what are modern road manners?">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Taharoa is the Kaipara District’s most popular swimming and boating spot. RNZ / Peter de Graaf An electronic gate is to be installed at one of Northland’s most popular – and ecologically precious – lakes in the hope of keeping out a hugely destructive aquatic pest. The move comes amid ... <a title="Gates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/gates-to-be-installed-at-popular-kai-iwi-lakes-amid-long-running-tensions/" aria-label="Read more about Gates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 1.3 milllion passports were set to expire in the next two years. 123RF With a massive surge in passport applications expected next year, the government is urging people to renew early to beat the rush. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden said with the anniversary of 10-year passports coming ... <a title="Government urging passport renewals as more than 1.3 million set to expire over two years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/government-urging-passport-renewals-as-more-than-1-3-million-set-to-expire-over-two-years/" aria-label="Read more about Government urging passport renewals as more than 1.3 million set to expire over two years">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealander Gorka Zozaya is leaving for Europe four days after Christmas, to comply with INZ rules, but his 21-year-old son Enzo will stay in NZ. Supplied An immigration lawyer says authorities need to crack down on unscrupulous ‘ghost’ agents – not victimise migrants who were defrauded by them. New Zealander ... <a title="Couple who were forced to leave son behind in NZ hope for a Christmas miracle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/couple-who-were-forced-to-leave-son-behind-in-nz-hope-for-a-christmas-miracle/" aria-label="Read more about Couple who were forced to leave son behind in NZ hope for a Christmas miracle">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand What a great year for telly 2025 has been. There were so many good shows coming out so consistently that it sometimes felt hard to keep up. As a TV fan, this has been a nice problem to have. You’ll probably notice some perceived big omissions, like Stranger Things (Netflix) and ... <a title="The 25 best TV shows of 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/the-25-best-tv-shows-of-2025/" aria-label="Read more about The 25 best TV shows of 2025">Read more</a>
