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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) 123rf Northland and Whanganui are the places to be in the North Island today for the best weather. For the rest of the island, MetService is forecasting heavy rain and/or strong winds. A heavy rain warning is currently in place for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti and Coromandel, and for Hawke’s Bay from ... <a title="Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds for much of country" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/weather-heavy-rain-strong-winds-for-much-of-country/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds for much of country">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire engine involved in the crash was a what is known as a pump rescue tender (file image). RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Professional Firefighters Union says there will be delays extracting anyone who may become trapped in a vehicle in Auckland’s central city, after a fire truck was damaged ... <a title="Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters’ union says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/vehicle-rescues-in-central-auckland-face-delays-after-engine-crash-firefighters-union-says/" aria-label="Read more about Vehicle rescues in central Auckland face delays after engine crash, firefighters’ union says">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Master Lock Comanche sailing near Tasman Island, during the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race. AFP Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect’s bid for a third straight title. It was the fifth line honours victory in the 628-nautical-mile bluewater classic for ... <a title="Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/master-lock-comanche-wins-sydney-hobart-ocean-race-for-fifth-time/" aria-label="Read more about Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Volunteer optometrist Lynden Mason working with a young patient on the bus. Supplied A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools in high-need areas now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus – and big plans to roll the service out to reach more regions and adults too. Painga ... <a title="‘Celia’ the optometry bus hits the road to check Kiwi kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/celia-the-optometry-bus-hits-the-road-to-check-kiwi-kids/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Celia’ the optometry bus hits the road to check Kiwi kids">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke. RNZ / Mary Argue A road closed by a serious two-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt has now reopened. Police were called to the incident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in ... <a title="One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/one-seriously-injured-in-crash-on-upper-hutts-sh2/" aria-label="Read more about One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke. RNZ / Mary Argue Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt. Police were called to the incident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in ... <a title="One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2, ‘significant delays’ expected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/one-seriously-injured-in-crash-on-upper-hutts-sh2-significant-delays-expected/" aria-label="Read more about One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt’s SH2, ‘significant delays’ expected">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf.com Canterbury drivers are being urged to be cautious after an oil spill on State Highway 73, West Coast Road near Porters Pass. The spillage reportedly extends from the Porter Pass summit to the intersection with Benmore Road, near Springfield. Combined with rain, it is causing slippery conditions for ... <a title="Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/oil-spill-on-sh73-makes-driving-hazardous/" aria-label="Read more about Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand India win women’s cricket world cup, Rory McIlroy finally wins the Masters Tournament, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks is own pole vault world record, baseball star Shohei Ohtani makes history with his bat and arm in 2025. AFP / Getty Whether it was a watershed moment for a team, or an iconic ... <a title="Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/memorable-moments-from-across-the-sporting-globe-in-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The $75,000 fund follows allegations of sheep mistreatment related to shearing practices which are still under investigation. RNZ/Sally Round The government and the shearing industry have announced a $75,000 programme to improve animal welfare in the industry. The fund will go towards workshops, online modules, practical assessments, and resources for shearers, ... <a title="Sheep shearing industry, government announce $75,000 animal welfare programme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/sheep-shearing-industry-government-announce-75000-animal-welfare-programme/" aria-label="Read more about Sheep shearing industry, government announce $75,000 animal welfare programme">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking any witnesses to come forward via 105, particularly if they had photos or video. Police are asking for help to identify those involved in a brawl on Auckland’s Karangahape Road early on Sunday morning. Three men were hospitalised after a series of assaults following the “mass disorder”, police ... <a title="Police ask for help finding people behind ‘mass disorder’ on Auckland’s Karangahape Road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/police-ask-for-help-finding-people-behind-mass-disorder-on-aucklands-karangahape-road/" aria-label="Read more about Police ask for help finding people behind ‘mass disorder’ on Auckland’s Karangahape Road">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand KnowYourStuff manager Casey Spearin Leah Hollingworth A drug-checking group is reminding concertgoers this New Year party season that it offers a free, legal and confidential service. KnowYourStuff will be at the AUM New Years Festival, Northern Bass, Twisted Frequency and Rhythm and Alps in Wānaka, while the Drug Foundation will be ... <a title="Recreational drug users urged to get their stuff checked before this New Year’s" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/recreational-drug-users-urged-to-get-their-stuff-checked-before-this-new-years/" aria-label="Read more about Recreational drug users urged to get their stuff checked before this New Year’s">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. RNZ / Dan Cook The Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down pump prices. NPD and Gull want to combine sites, teams and supply chains to form what they say would be the largest independent, majority New ... <a title="Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down – AA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/gull-npd-merger-should-bring-fuel-prices-down-aa/" aria-label="Read more about Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down – AA">Read more</a>
