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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament Last week, much of the political focus was on the ongoing tensions within Te Pāti Māori. This week has been much the same, with the addition of the release of a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority. While these sagas dominated headlines Parliament continued to consider legislation, with four ... <a title="Government completes four bills in a week of political sideshows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/government-completes-four-bills-in-a-week-of-political-sideshows/" aria-label="Read more about Government completes four bills in a week of political sideshows">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Tremolite – a naturally occurring asbestos – had been found in samples during lab testing. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education over possible asbestos contamination from recalled coloured play sands. Here’s what we know. What is the product that ... <a title="What to do if you have the coloured sand recalled for asbestos in your home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/what-to-do-if-you-have-the-coloured-sand-recalled-for-asbestos-in-your-home/" aria-label="Read more about What to do if you have the coloured sand recalled for asbestos in your home">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say they did attend and disperse a crowd in Welcome Bay on 1 November after multiple complaints, though not immediately. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police say a delay in responding to reports of disorder in Tauranga earlier this month was due to being busy elsewhere. On the evening of Saturday ... <a title="Police say delay in responding to reports of disorder in Tauranga due to another incident" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/police-say-delay-in-responding-to-reports-of-disorder-in-tauranga-due-to-another-incident/" aria-label="Read more about Police say delay in responding to reports of disorder in Tauranga due to another incident">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A reading above 50.0 indicates expansion in the BNZ-Business New Zealand PMI, in October the score rose by 1.3 points to 51.4. 123rf Manufacturing activity expands, rises 1.3 points to 51.4 – above 50 is expansion Four of five sub-indexes also in expansion – employment still contracting Manufacturing expanded four months ... <a title="Manufacturing sector expands for fourth consecutive month in October" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/manufacturing-sector-expands-for-fourth-consecutive-month-in-october/" aria-label="Read more about Manufacturing sector expands for fourth consecutive month in October">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police will start testing for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine using the new oral-fluid testing devices. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have confirmed a deal with an Australian company to provide detection devices for roadside drug-testing. Roadside testing for four types of drugs will begin in Wellington next month, with a ... <a title="Australian company to supply police’s new roadside drug-testing kits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/australian-company-to-supply-polices-new-roadside-drug-testing-kits/" aria-label="Read more about Australian company to supply police’s new roadside drug-testing kits">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Conduct Association founder Shannon Parker says the move to bring in an Inspector-General is a knee-jerk reaction. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An advocate supporting people with complaints about police misconduct says bringing in an Inspector-General is a knee-jerk reaction that may not make much difference. The government revealed on Tuesday ... <a title="Why an ‘Inspector-General’ might not have stopped the Jevon McSkimming cover-up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/why-an-inspector-general-might-not-have-stopped-the-jevon-mcskimming-cover-up/" aria-label="Read more about Why an ‘Inspector-General’ might not have stopped the Jevon McSkimming cover-up">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Luftwaffe means Air Force in German. Samantha Gee / RNZ Low-flying military aircraft have been seen around the country over the last week, with a deployment from the German Air Force setting up in Woodbourne, near Blenheim, where its members are training with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The joint ... <a title="Why low-flying German military planes are in New Zealand skies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/why-low-flying-german-military-planes-are-in-new-zealand-skies/" aria-label="Read more about Why low-flying German military planes are in New Zealand skies">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand England v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 16 November Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London Live blog updates on RNZ England have been installed as favourites by some local bookmakers for this weekend’s crunch match with the All Blacks at Twickenham. However, Scott Robertson isn’t reading too much into it as his side ... <a title="‘Just looking for a result’: Scott Robertson on All Blacks’ challenge against England" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/just-looking-for-a-result-scott-robertson-on-all-blacks-challenge-against-england/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Just looking for a result’: Scott Robertson on All Blacks’ challenge against England">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The survey showed a rise in new orders and production, but a further weakening of employment. 123rf Manufacturing sector activity expanded in October thanks to higher new orders and improving demand. The BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index rose by 1.3 points to 51.4 in October, although it was still below ... <a title="Manufacturing orders up, but employment still a struggle – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/manufacturing-orders-up-but-employment-still-a-struggle-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Manufacturing orders up, but employment still a struggle – survey">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand COD Crown Projects Limited pleaded guilty to two charges relating to unlawful earthworks. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A developer has been fined $48,750 after admitting to unlawful earthworks. COD Crown Projects Limited pleaded guilty to two charges relating to two properties on Auckland’s North Shore. Auckland Council said the works – ... <a title="Developer fined more than $48,000 for illegal earthworks on Auckland’s North Shore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/developer-fined-more-than-48000-for-illegal-earthworks-on-aucklands-north-shore/" aria-label="Read more about Developer fined more than $48,000 for illegal earthworks on Auckland’s North Shore">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people needed to stop using the products immediately. Supplied / Product Safety NZ The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have contacted them over possible asbestos contamination from recalled coloured play sands. Rainbow sand from Educational Colours ... <a title="Dozens of schools and childcare centres report using asbestos-contaminated sand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/dozens-of-schools-and-childcare-centres-report-using-asbestos-contaminated-sand/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens of schools and childcare centres report using asbestos-contaminated sand">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire at a mechanical workshop in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham earlier sent smoke billowing across the central city. RNZ / Anna Sargent Firefighters have contained a fire at a mechanical workshop in central Christchurch. Crews were called to reports of a car on fire at the workshop on Coleridge ... <a title="Workshop fire sends smoke billowing across central Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/workshop-fire-sends-smoke-billowing-across-central-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Workshop fire sends smoke billowing across central Christchurch">Read more</a>
