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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus (Ngāti Whātua), Massey University journalism student Predator Free Wellington said its efforts to eliminate predators have led to a doubling of native bird life in the Miramar Peninsula. Supplied / JM BELTRAN Predator Free Wellington said its efforts to eliminate predators have led to a doubling of ... <a title="Native bird numbers double in Miramar Peninsula" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/native-bird-numbers-double-in-miramar-peninsula/" aria-label="Read more about Native bird numbers double in Miramar Peninsula">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde used his trademark speed to win the T100 Qatar triathlon race. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde has been crowned king of the T100 World Triathlon series after rounding out his season in perfect style. Wilde won the final race in the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship final ... <a title="Hayden Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/hayden-wilde-claims-first-t100-triathlon-world-title-securing-huge-cash-bonus/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Rees and Dart Rivers join Lake Whakatipu. Jonathan Young dived in to try and save a child near the top of Lake Whakatipu in January 2023 but did not survive. RNZ / Tess Brunton The partner of a man who drowned while trying to save a struggling child in Lake ... <a title="Three people honoured for roles in saving boy in danger of drowning" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/three-people-honoured-for-roles-in-saving-boy-in-danger-of-drowning/" aria-label="Read more about Three people honoured for roles in saving boy in danger of drowning">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park sheep in pens waiting to be shorn RNZ/Liz Garton Cornwall Park farm is something of a hidden gem in the heart of Auckland city. Taking up 73 of the 172 hectares of the total park, the farm’s Simmental cattle and Perendale sheep are a much-loved feature for the millions ... <a title="Country Life: Cornwall Park, the farm in the heart of a city" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/country-life-cornwall-park-the-farm-in-the-heart-of-a-city/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Cornwall Park, the farm in the heart of a city">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A “grin” for the camera from Minstrel, bred and raised by Bex Tasker RNZ/Sally Round Ordinary farm animals can do extraordinary things under the care and guidance of former drug dog handler Bex Tasker. In a few rolling paddocks overlooking Matakana Island in Bay of Plenty, her young human trainees are ... <a title="Country Life: Turning animal tricks into teen confidence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/country-life-turning-animal-tricks-into-teen-confidence/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Turning animal tricks into teen confidence">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāi Tahu rock art of three taniwha with their tails intertwined. RNZ / Maja Burry Māori rock art is one of a dozen research areas chosen by the Royal Society to get a funding boost. The Royal Society Te Apārangi announced the 12 recipients of its Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship ... <a title="Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/maori-rock-art-one-of-a-dozen-research-areas-to-get-1-16m-funding-boost/" aria-label="Read more about Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Unutai e! Unutai e! exhibition was developed by Dunedin Public Art Gallery in collaboration with Ngāi Tahu leaders and photographer Anne Noble. Supplied An exhibition opening in Christchurch is offering an insight into the deteriorating state of freshwater across the Ngāi Tahu takiwā which has prompted the iwi to take ... <a title="Christchurch exhibition looks at decline in state of freshwater across Ngāi Tahu takiwā" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/christchurch-exhibition-looks-at-decline-in-state-of-freshwater-across-ngai-tahu-takiwa/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch exhibition looks at decline in state of freshwater across Ngāi Tahu takiwā">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour’s prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn’t wish the “horrible experience” on anyone. The boy, who cannot be named due to privacy reasons, is the third youngest recipient ever to receive a New Zealand Bravery Award. He was among 10 ... <a title="NZ Bravery Award recipients include boy who tried to stop neighbour’s ‘horrible’ prolonged assault on his father" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/nz-bravery-award-recipients-include-boy-who-tried-to-stop-neighbours-horrible-prolonged-assault-on-his-father/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Bravery Award recipients include boy who tried to stop neighbour’s ‘horrible’ prolonged assault on his father">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A month after a bombshell report was released by the police watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police Minister of Police Mark Mitchell sat down with National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood in what he says is his final interview on the matter. Who knew what about former ... <a title="An IPCA report, Ms Z and 36 emails: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s final words on Jevon McSkimming saga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/an-ipca-report-ms-z-and-36-emails-police-minister-mark-mitchells-final-words-on-jevon-mcskimming-saga/" aria-label="Read more about An IPCA report, Ms Z and 36 emails: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s final words on Jevon McSkimming saga">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi (file). Interislander KiwiRail is investigating an Interislander ferry steering problem that saw passengers stuck on board for more than six hours on Friday. The Kaiārahi experienced steering problems during its 3.30pm voyage across the Cook Strait to Picton. The vessel returned to Wellington as a precaution, docking ... <a title="KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/kiwirail-investigating-interislander-kaiarahi-ferry-steering-problem/" aria-label="Read more about KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand If anyone knows what it takes to survive a family road trip without the kids bickering in the back seat or your marriage reaching breaking point, it’s Jono Wright. The Wellington father-of-three, one half of NZ Fun Adventures Camping with wife Chloe, hits the road for a family camping trip at ... <a title="How to pack for a summer road trip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/how-to-pack-for-a-summer-road-trip/" aria-label="Read more about How to pack for a summer road trip">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / MarineTraffic Passengers have been stuck on the Interislander ferry, Kaiarahi, for almost six hours. The ship experienced steering problems during its voyage across the Cook Strait to Picton on Friday. Wellington harbourmaster Grant Nalder said the ferry left Wellington at about 3:30pm, but turned back from entering Tory Channel. ... <a title="Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiarahi after ‘steering problems’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/passengers-stuck-on-interislander-ferry-kaiarahi-after-steering-problems/" aria-label="Read more about Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiarahi after ‘steering problems’">Read more</a>
