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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commodore had been fitted with red and blue lights in the front grille, like an undercover police car. Supplied/NZ Police Officers in Northland who pulled over a fake undercover police car – complete with flashing red and blue lights – found a lot more than they bargained for. Senior Sergeant ... <a title="Officers pull over fake undercover police car in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/officers-pull-over-fake-undercover-police-car-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Officers pull over fake undercover police car in Northland">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police say a teenager missing from the Avondale area has been found safe. The 16-year-old was last seen at about 10pm on Sunday evening near Tiverton Road. Police said she was found safe and well and thanked the public for their assistance. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito ... <a title="Missing Auckland teenager found" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/missing-auckland-teenager-found/" aria-label="Read more about Missing Auckland teenager found">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand St John crews are now gearing up for their busiest night. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John crews who have endured the busiest winter months they’ve ever had are now gearing up for their busiest night. New Year’s Eve, which last year had 570 incidents between 10pm and 6am, is ... <a title="St John crew gear up for busiest night" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/st-john-crew-gear-up-for-busiest-night/" aria-label="Read more about St John crew gear up for busiest night">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The announcement brings the total number of cases to 35 nationwide. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand has announced three new cases of measles, with two in Auckland and one in Wellington. It brings the total number of cases to 35 across the country. One of the locations of interest linked ... <a title="Three new measles cases – two in Auckland and one in Wellington, Health New Zealand says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/three-new-measles-cases-two-in-auckland-and-one-in-wellington-health-new-zealand-says/" aria-label="Read more about Three new measles cases – two in Auckland and one in Wellington, Health New Zealand says">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Larissa is described as about 175cms tall with brown eyes and blonde hair and was wearing black shorts and a black singlet. NZ Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Larissa, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area in Auckland. The 16-year-old was last seen at about ... <a title="Police ask for help finding teenager Larissa missing in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/police-ask-for-help-finding-teenager-larissa-missing-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Police ask for help finding teenager Larissa missing in Auckland">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Surf lifeguards have performed twice the rescues when compared with the same season last year. Nick Monro Water safety experts are urging caution as a busy summer kicks off with surf lifeguards performing double the number of rescues compared to the same season last year. Between Labour Weekend and the weekend ... <a title="Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/surf-life-saving-stress-caution-as-rescues-double-from-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the India free trade deal has been rushed through for political gain, and more wins could have been secured with longer negotiations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the deal ... <a title="India Fair Trade Agreement ‘for political purposes’, Winston Peters says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/india-fair-trade-agreement-for-political-purposes-winston-peters-says/" aria-label="Read more about India Fair Trade Agreement ‘for political purposes’, Winston Peters says">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 8, near Omarama, was closed by a crash. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Motorists travelling on a major inland highway in the South Island are facing disruption following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services have been called to the Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, State Highway 8, near Omarama. Police said there had ... <a title="Crash blocks South Island highway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/crash-blocks-south-island-highway/" aria-label="Read more about Crash blocks South Island highway">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the video gaming juggernaut Call of Duty, has died in a car crash, US media reported. According to local broadcaster NBC4, the developer and executive died on Sunday (local time) while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles. His studios created ... <a title="‘Call of Duty’ co-creator killed in car crash: US media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/call-of-duty-co-creator-killed-in-car-crash-us-media/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Call of Duty’ co-creator killed in car crash: US media">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole. Supplied / NZ Police It has been over a week since there was a double homicide in the small farming community of Ruatiti in the Central North Island. On Saturday, 13 December, Sheep farmer husband and wife, Brendon and Trina Cole, were found dead at their Murumuru Road property. ... <a title="What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/what-we-know-about-the-ruatiti-double-homicide-as-search-for-mitchell-cole-continues/" aria-label="Read more about What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Otago Sparks batter Suzie Bates on her way to a match-winning innings against the Auckland Hearts in the women’s Super Smash. Photosport A new points structure will apply to the women’s Super Smash T20 competition this season in a bid to promote higher scoring cricket and improve batting standards. Teams can ... <a title="Cricket: Bonus points introduced to Super Smash in attempt to lift batting standards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/cricket-bonus-points-introduced-to-super-smash-in-attempt-to-lift-batting-standards/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Bonus points introduced to Super Smash in attempt to lift batting standards">Read more</a>
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December 23, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand An investigation of Yachting NZ was started a year ago, but remains unfinished. AFP/CHRISTOPHE SIMON The Sport Integrity Commission’s landmark probe into Yachting NZ – the first major test of the new agency’s powers – will stretch into a second year. The government watchdog agency launched an investigation into Yachting NZ ... <a title="Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/23/landmark-integrity-probe-into-yachting-nz-drags-into-second-year/" aria-label="Read more about Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year">Read more</a>
