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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early this morning. The police were called to the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road in Orini around 12:30am. The sole occupant of the car was found dead at the scene. Orini Road was closed overnight ... <a title="One dead in early morning Waikato crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/one-dead-in-early-morning-waikato-crash/" aria-label="Read more about One dead in early morning Waikato crash">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer is made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ophthalmology in the 2025 New Year Honours. Supplied Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer works “at the intersection of where the eye meets the brain”. As New Zealand’s pre-eminent authority, and an internationally recognised leader in ... <a title="New Year Honours: ‘Where the eye meets the brain’: Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer recognised for services to ophthalmology" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-where-the-eye-meets-the-brain-dame-helen-danesh-meyer-recognised-for-services-to-ophthalmology/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: ‘Where the eye meets the brain’: Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer recognised for services to ophthalmology">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Clockwise from top left, Lorraine Moller, Scott Dixon, Val Smith, Martin Guptill. Photosport An Indycar icon, a name synonymous with bowls, and a long-distance runner who pushed for women’s equity in sport are among those who have been recognised in the New Year Honours. New Zealand’s most successful modern motorsport champion, ... <a title="New Year Honours: Indycar, bowls, and running icons recognised" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-indycar-bowls-and-running-icons-recognised/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: Indycar, bowls, and running icons recognised">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Main in action for the Phoenix. Marty Melville The Wellington Phoenix women have jumped from ninth to fourth in the A-League standings following a 3-nil win at Western Sydney Wanderers. Emma Main scored in the seventh minute of each half with Sabitra “Samba” Bhandari bagging the visitors third goal. Wellington’s ... <a title="Phoenix women climb A-League table with another big win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/phoenix-women-climb-a-league-table-with-another-big-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women climb A-League table with another big win">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin and her horse Scooter. Supplied Auckland rider Erin Swainston knew she had to let go of the reins, or be crushed by her beloved horse when it lost its footing. “Waves were kind of throwing us around, Scooter was thrashing and trying to get his feet up underneath him and ... <a title="‘Literally the worst nightmare’: Hundreds hunt for beloved runaway horse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/literally-the-worst-nightmare-hundreds-hunt-for-beloved-runaway-horse/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Literally the worst nightmare’: Hundreds hunt for beloved runaway horse">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Graham Le Gros, Coral Shaw, Dorothy Spotswood and Scott Dixon are four of the seven being named Dames and Knights. RNZ A philanthropist, an art collector and a medical scientist are among those made knights and dames in this year’s New Year Honours. Nationwide, three new dames and four knights ... <a title="New Year Honours: Wellingtonians in line for applause" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-wellingtonians-in-line-for-applause/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: Wellingtonians in line for applause">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has been brought back to shore safely after a boat capsized in Whananaki in Northland yesterday evening. The police were called to the incident near Elizabeth Reef at around 5:10pm. The person was also assessed by the ambulance, according to the police. – Published by ... <a title="Person safe after Northland boat capsizes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/person-safe-after-northland-boat-capsizes/" aria-label="Read more about Person safe after Northland boat capsizes">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of accounting company Xero, Rod Drury. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Founder of accounting company Xero, Sir Rod Drury, who has been made a Knight Companion in the New Year Honours, says he has loved using his business skills to help the community in recent years. Drury has been made a ... <a title="New Year Honours: Xero co-founder Sir Rod Drury knighted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-xero-co-founder-sir-rod-drury-knighted/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: Xero co-founder Sir Rod Drury knighted">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Scott Dixon. David Allio/Icon Sportswire / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s most successful modern motorsport champion has been knighted – but Sir Scott Dixon is still a bit uncomfortable with his new title. “Just Scott is fine. “I thought it was maybe some spam or something,” the Indycar icon told RNZ. “But ... <a title="New Year Honours: ‘Fire still burns’ for Sir Scott Dixon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-fire-still-burns-for-sir-scott-dixon/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: ‘Fire still burns’ for Sir Scott Dixon">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Coral Shaw has been recognised for her work, among other things, as a Commissioner on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Libby Kirkby-McLeod/RNZ Teacher, lawyer, judge and head of a royal commission – Dame Coral Shaw’s career has always been about giving back to those most vulnerable. ... <a title="New Year Honours: Recognition for Dame Coral Shaw – Teacher, lawyer, judge and head of a royal commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-recognition-for-dame-coral-shaw-teacher-lawyer-judge-and-head-of-a-royal-commission/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: Recognition for Dame Coral Shaw – Teacher, lawyer, judge and head of a royal commission">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin and her horse Scooter. Supplied Auckland rider Erin Swainston knew she had to let go of the reins, or be crushed by her beloved horse when it lost its footing. “Waves were kind of throwing us around, Scooter was thrashing and trying to get his feet up underneath him and ... <a title="‘Literally the worst nightmare’: Hundreds-strong hunt for beloved runaway horse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/literally-the-worst-nightmare-hundreds-strong-hunt-for-beloved-runaway-horse/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Literally the worst nightmare’: Hundreds-strong hunt for beloved runaway horse">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Graham Le Gros, Coral Shaw, Dorothy Spotswood and Scott Dixon are four of the seven being named Dames and Knights. RNZ Seven new Knights and Dames have been named on the New Year Honours list. They include Dames Helen Danesh-Meyer, Carol Shaw and Dorothy Spotswood and Sirs Scott Dixon, Rod ... <a title="2026 New Year Honours: Seven New Zealanders named Knights and Dames" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/2026-new-year-honours-seven-new-zealanders-named-knights-and-dames/" aria-label="Read more about 2026 New Year Honours: Seven New Zealanders named Knights and Dames">Read more</a>
