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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Infratil chief executive Jason Boyes. Supplied Infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a strong first-half net profit, with revenue up more than a third to $2 billion. It said underlying profit rose 7 percent, despite New Zealand’s economy remaining relatively subdued throughout the period ended in September. Key numbers for the six ... <a title="Infratil posts $2 billion first-half revenue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/infratil-posts-2-billion-first-half-revenue/" aria-label="Read more about Infratil posts $2 billion first-half revenue">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand David McEwen is due to be sentenced on 14 January. Screenshot / YouTube Former Auckland financial advisor David McEwen has pleaded guilty to all charges for breaching a banning order imposed by the financial markets regulator. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) previously issued warnings about financial products and related advice provided ... <a title="Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/former-financial-advisor-david-mcewen-pleads-guilty-to-criminal-charges/" aria-label="Read more about Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The ombudsman said it’s important to know the consequences of making a false statement on an insurance claim. 123rf The insurance ombudsman is urging customers not to embellish claims for flood damage. The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme), which reviews insurance complaints, said with more frequent flooding events, ... <a title="Ombudsman warns customers not to falsify flood insurance claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/ombudsman-warns-customers-not-to-falsify-flood-insurance-claims/" aria-label="Read more about Ombudsman warns customers not to falsify flood insurance claims">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Armourguard (owned by US-based Evergreen International) is the only supplier of specialised cash transport services. Armourguard / supplied Commerce Commission rejects interim bid for banks and some retailers to negotiate with Armourguard Interim bid was over cash transit services Commission intends to make a final decision at a later date The ... <a title="ComCom denies banks’ request for collective negotiation over cash-in-transit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/comcom-denies-banks-request-for-collective-negotiation-over-cash-in-transit/" aria-label="Read more about ComCom denies banks’ request for collective negotiation over cash-in-transit">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Infratil chief executive Jason Boyes. Supplied Infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a strong first half net profit with revenue up more than a third to $2 billion. It said underlying profit rose 7 percent, despite New Zealand’s economy remaining relatively subdued throughout the period ended in September. Key numbers for the ... <a title="Infratil posts $2 billion first-half profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/infratil-posts-2-billion-first-half-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Infratil posts $2 billion first-half profit">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand IGOR STEVANOVIC / SCIENCE PHOTO The author of new research looking into the benefit of a kids’ KiwiSaver scheme says if all children were enrolled from birth, they could have $10,000-20,000 in savings by the time they reach adulthood. The report outlines several possible models, including a government kickstart and matching ... <a title="Call for kids’ KiwiSaver to counter NZ’s weak savings record" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/call-for-kids-kiwisaver-to-counter-nzs-weak-savings-record/" aria-label="Read more about Call for kids’ KiwiSaver to counter NZ’s weak savings record">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Riley and her son on the site of the proposed Super Liquor store. Supplied/Lisa Riley Proponents of a proposed Super Liquor in Lake Hāwea have insisted they are acting in the town’s best interests, as their clash with local residents enters the hearing room. There were a record 538 submissions ... <a title="Lake Hāwea bottle store backers push growth, community benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/lake-hawea-bottle-store-backers-push-growth-community-benefits/" aria-label="Read more about Lake Hāwea bottle store backers push growth, community benefits">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A Big Mac burger at a store in Chelm, Poland in October, 9 October, 2023. AFP/ Jakub Porzycki Fast food giant McDonald’s is worried about losing lower-income customers, as data shows it can probably no longer be considered a “cheap” food option. When McDonald’s released its latest earnings report in the ... <a title="McDonald’s worries about losing low-income customers: Is price the reason why?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/mcdonalds-worries-about-losing-low-income-customers-is-price-the-reason-why/" aria-label="Read more about McDonald’s worries about losing low-income customers: Is price the reason why?">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand People are less likely to find a job in New Zealand if they are open and agreeable, a study has found. 123rf An OECD study indicates people are less likely to find a job in New Zealand if they are open and agreeable. Being extroverted or emotionally stable doesn’t help as ... <a title="Open, agreeable New Zealanders less likely to be employed, study shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/open-agreeable-new-zealanders-less-likely-to-be-employed-study-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Open, agreeable New Zealanders less likely to be employed, study shows">Read more</a>
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November 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The entrance to the Body Shop store in Richmond. Supplied Body Shop brand returns to NZ after seven month absence New local franchise opens shop in Richmond, new website Gradual growth expected, plans for two more shops Ethical beauty brand The Body Shop has returned to this country with a new ... <a title="Body Shop franchise returns to New Zealand with store in Richmond, near Nelson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/12/body-shop-franchise-returns-to-new-zealand-with-store-in-richmond-near-nelson/" aria-label="Read more about Body Shop franchise returns to New Zealand with store in Richmond, near Nelson">Read more</a>
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November 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Metallica concert next week is one of two events set to boost hotel capacity in Auckland. Metallica Hotels are expected to reach capacity next week with two major events coming to the city, Auckland Council’s cultural agency says. Hotels in the city reached 96 percent occupancy in November 2024 with ... <a title="Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/12/auckland-hotels-expecting-a-boost-with-two-upcoming-major-events/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events">Read more</a>
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November 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Winners with a physical ticket can take it to a shop they bought it from and fill out a form, or go to the Lotto head office in Auckland. Supplied / Lotto NZ Lotto has jackpotted to $45 million for Wednesday’s draw – but what would you do if you won ... <a title="Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $45 million richer on Wednesday" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/12/lotto-jackpot-what-to-do-if-you-find-yourself-45-million-richer-on-wednesday/" aria-label="Read more about Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $45 million richer on Wednesday">Read more</a>
