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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured. Police spotted the black BMW travelling over the speed limit on Arapuni Road shortly before the crash at 8.40pm. ... <a title="One dead, five injured in Waipā crash involving speeding BMW" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/one-dead-five-injured-in-waipa-crash-involving-speeding-bmw/" aria-label="Read more about One dead, five injured in Waipā crash involving speeding BMW">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel celebrates his six-wicket haul during the 3rd Test Match against India, November 2024. Saikat Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut. The Black Caps have called Patel into the 14-player squad for this week’s third ... <a title="Cricket: Recalled Ajaz Patel – ‘I’m a very optimistic person’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/cricket-recalled-ajaz-patel-im-a-very-optimistic-person/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Recalled Ajaz Patel – ‘I’m a very optimistic person’">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The valuable pendant. Supplied / NZ police The man accused of swallowing a $33,500 Fabergé egg pendant has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges. The man, who cannot be named, was charged with theft after allegedly trying to steal the pendant from Partridge Jewellers in the central city. Court ... <a title="Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/man-accused-of-swallowing-faberge-pendant-pleads-not-guilty/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A render of the Courtenay Place entrance at The Court, the proposed new complex in central Wellington. Supplied A complete overhaul of Wellington’s abandoned Reading Cinemas complex is moving closer, with resource consents lodged for the project. The large earthquake-prone building on the city’s main nightlife road Courtenay Place had been ... <a title="New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/new-name-for-courtenay-place-cinema-complex-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand says there’s one new case of measles, this time in Auckland. The number of known cases nationally since ... <a title="New case of measles in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/new-case-of-measles-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about New case of measles in Auckland">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand St John is treating multiple patients at a daycare centre in the suburb of Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ WorkSafe has taken enforcement action against a Christchurch childcare centre where at least five children suffered chemical burns earlier this month. Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a ... <a title="WorkSafe takes enforcement action against daycare at centre of chemical burns incident" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/worksafe-takes-enforcement-action-against-daycare-at-centre-of-chemical-burns-incident/" aria-label="Read more about WorkSafe takes enforcement action against daycare at centre of chemical burns incident">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Residents in a South Taranaki settlement are being prepared to be evacuated due to a large vegetation fire. Firefighters are battling the large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki. The fire was reported shortly after 2pm. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson says police are preparing ... <a title="Firefighters battle large South Taranaki vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/firefighters-battle-large-south-taranaki-vegetation-fire-at-waiinu-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters battle large South Taranaki vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Canterbury moves into a restricted fire season at midnight. This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. Fire and Emergency district commander Dave Stackhouse said forecast warm and windy weather would increase the fire danger in the ... <a title="Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/canterbury-to-move-to-restricted-fire-season-at-midnight/" aria-label="Read more about Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Services sector PSI slips to 46.9, worst reading since May Sales, employment, deliveries fall, new orders move sideways Proportion of negative comments falls for fourth consecutive month Retail only bright spot Services sector activity slowed further in November to its worst level in six months, putting a dampener on prospects ... <a title="Services sector slump gives economic reality check" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/services-sector-slump-gives-economic-reality-check/" aria-label="Read more about Services sector slump gives economic reality check">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The bodies of two climbers were recovered from the north buttress of Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. Supplied / Police The bodies of two climbers that went missing in Fiordland National Park during the weekend have been recovered. Two other climbers are currently overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook. The search ... <a title="Bodies of two climbers recovered from National Park, two others overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/bodies-of-two-climbers-recovered-from-national-park-two-others-overdue-on-aoraki-mt-cook/" aria-label="Read more about Bodies of two climbers recovered from National Park, two others overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Lismore Forest fire in fire spread under tall trees by 2am on Monday 15 December 2025. Fire crews were working to stop it moving up into the trees. Fire and Emergency NZ A forestry fire burning near Whanganui still is not contained, as firefighting efforts continue into Monday afternoon. The ... <a title="Forest fire near Whanganui spreads to more than 100 hectares" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/forest-fire-near-whanganui-spreads-to-more-than-100-hectares/" aria-label="Read more about Forest fire near Whanganui spreads to more than 100 hectares">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A protest against the plan for meat inspection privatisation took place outside Parliament. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A proposal to partially privatise meat inspections will actually increase costs, reduce flexibility and create capability and equity challenges within the sector, according to a leaked report funded by the government’s meat inspection service. ... <a title="Privatised meat inspections could increase costs, reduce flexibility – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/privatised-meat-inspections-could-increase-costs-reduce-flexibility-report/" aria-label="Read more about Privatised meat inspections could increase costs, reduce flexibility – report">Read more</a>
