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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>
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November 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Three of the big four Australian-owned banks have reported large profits in the past week. RNZ / Dom Thomas The New Zealand economy is dying a death of a thousand cuts from the vice-like grip of monopolies in key sectors, according to a leading competition campaigner. Monopoly Watch leader Tex Edwards ... <a title="Economy strangled by lack of competition, policy makers ‘captured’ – campaigner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/12/economy-strangled-by-lack-of-competition-policy-makers-captured-campaigner/" aria-label="Read more about Economy strangled by lack of competition, policy makers ‘captured’ – campaigner">Read more</a>
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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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November 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Among its winners were Pams plasters, which did not stick for as long as they needed to. 123RF A lack of understanding from consumers and a lack of enforcement from regulators could be combining to give shoppers a raw deal, Consumer NZ says. It has released the results of its latest ... <a title="List of products, businesses on Consumer NZ’s anti-awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/11/list-of-products-businesses-on-consumer-nzs-anti-awards/" aria-label="Read more about List of products, businesses on Consumer NZ’s anti-awards">Read more</a>
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November 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The average home value in Manawatū District is now $618,000. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Property values in Manawatū District have dropped sharply since the last ratings valuation three years ago. According to Quotable Value, which carries out valuations on behalf of councils, residential property values have shrunk by 7.6 percent since August 2022. ... <a title="Pricier properties drive drop in values in Manawatū" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/pricier-properties-drive-drop-in-values-in-manawatu/" aria-label="Read more about Pricier properties drive drop in values in Manawatū">Read more</a>
