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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / Tim Brown One person has been seriously injured and a section of State Highway 2 has been closed in Manawatū, after a three-vehicle crash. The highway was closed near Piripiri Road, just north of the town, after the crash was reported about 2.40pm Saturday. “One person is ... <a title="SH2 closed near Dannevirke after three-vehicle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/sh2-closed-near-dannevirke-after-three-vehicle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about SH2 closed near Dannevirke after three-vehicle crash">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab will manufacture 18 satellites equipped with advanced sensors to track and detect missile threats. Supplied / Rocket Lab Rocket Lab has scored its largest single contract to date. The New Zealand-founded company’s latest deal with the US Space Development Agency (SDA) is worth US$816 million (NZ$1.4b). It will manufacture ... <a title="Rocket Lab signs huge deal with US space agency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/rocket-lab-signs-huge-deal-with-us-space-agency/" aria-label="Read more about Rocket Lab signs huge deal with US space agency">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua takes on YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The main card is expected to start about 4pm NZT. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox ... <a title="Boxing live updates: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/boxing-live-updates-jake-paul-vs-anthony-joshua/" aria-label="Read more about Boxing live updates: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand needs to step up its approach to the increase in organised criminal groups targeting the country, Casey Costello says. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Organised crime networks are escalating their activities in New Zealand, Associate Minister of Police Casey Costello says, announcing a new cross-agency plan to combat them. “New ... <a title="Threat from organised crime needs new approach – Associate Police Minister Casey Costello" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/threat-from-organised-crime-needs-new-approach-associate-police-minister-casey-costello/" aria-label="Read more about Threat from organised crime needs new approach – Associate Police Minister Casey Costello">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Manta rays, which can reach up to nine metres wingtip-to-wingtip, are found in the Hauraki Gulf (file image). Supplied / Manta Watch NZ Manta rays visiting New Zealand are under threat from pollution and boat strikes. The Department of Conservation has assigned manta rays the threatened status after a new report ... <a title="Manta rays now considered nationally vulnerable in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/manta-rays-now-considered-nationally-vulnerable-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Manta rays now considered nationally vulnerable in NZ">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Layla Sae makes a break for the Black Ferns against Spain. photosport Black Ferns loose forward Layla Sae will miss much of the 2026 season after suffering a serious knee injury on duty for her English club Harlequins. The 25-year-old’s anterior cruciate ligament injury is likely to see Sae spend the ... <a title="Black Fern Layla Sae faces extended time out with knee injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/black-fern-layla-sae-faces-extended-time-out-with-knee-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Black Fern Layla Sae faces extended time out with knee injury">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the third in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Australia currently has a 2-0 lead in the series, after successful campaigns in both Perth and Brisbane. First ball is scheduled for 12.30pm NZT. Sign up for Ngā ... <a title="The Ashes live: Australia v England – third test, day four" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/the-ashes-live-australia-v-england-third-test-day-four/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes live: Australia v England – third test, day four">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast, taken when it was visited by the Employment Court’s chief judge on 25 February 2023. RNZ / Jean Edwards Parents of students who attended Gloriavale Christian School will still have “a range of options” for their children’s education, the Ministry of Education says. The ... <a title="What will happen to Gloriavale’s students once the school closes?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/what-will-happen-to-gloriavales-students-once-the-school-closes/" aria-label="Read more about What will happen to Gloriavale’s students once the school closes?">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The last thing you want on a summer Christmas Day is to be hot, flustered and glued to the oven or stove when your guests arrive. Food writer and cookbook author Kathy Paterson, who spent 20 years running an Auckland catering company, starts prepping up to two days out and even ... <a title="Christmas dishes that are better to prep ahead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/christmas-dishes-that-are-better-to-prep-ahead/" aria-label="Read more about Christmas dishes that are better to prep ahead">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action on day three of the Black Caps’ third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. First ball is scheduled for 11am. Black Caps squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day three" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-third-test-day-three/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day three">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Part of State Highway 1 in Northland is closed following a serious crash. Police said the two-vehicle crash happened between Greenway and Mountain roads in Kaiwaka on Saturday morning. Officers were called to the scene about 9.20am. In a statement, police said initial indications suggested serious injuries were involved. “The road ... <a title="Part of State Highway 1 in Northland closed after serious crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/part-of-state-highway-1-in-northland-closed-after-serious-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Part of State Highway 1 in Northland closed after serious crash">Read more</a>
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December 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Hapū members from Te Whānau Moana me Te Rorohuri work to protect sand dunes from vehicles. Victoria Lelo Kapa-Kingi Thrill-seekers causing significant damage to dunes on the Far North’s Tokerau Beach have forced the kaitiaki rōpū to install temporary fences and block access points. As many people head off to the ... <a title="‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/20/devastating-in-all-ways-sand-dune-ecosystems-on-tokerau-beach-being-destroyed-by-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehicles">Read more</a>
