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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Watson’s death has been described the coroner as a ‘tragic accident’. Supplied The family of man killed by a sand dune that collapsed and swallowed him on a West Auckland beach say losing him has left a hole that nothing can fill. In findings released on Thursday, the coroner sounded ... <a title="Young dad’s death after sand dune collapse a ‘tragic accident’ – coroner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/young-dads-death-after-sand-dune-collapse-a-tragic-accident-coroner/" aria-label="Read more about Young dad’s death after sand dune collapse a ‘tragic accident’ – coroner">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Teaching Council’s governing board says appointing one of its members as interim chief executive isn’t against the rules. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Teaching Council’s governing board says appointing one of its members as interim chief executive does not breach a rule prohibiting board members from serving as CEO. In ... <a title="Teaching Council says appointing board member Tom Gott as acting CEO isn’t against the rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/teaching-council-says-appointing-board-member-tom-gott-as-acting-ceo-isnt-against-the-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Teaching Council says appointing board member Tom Gott as acting CEO isn’t against the rules">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger with the Special Olympics mascot Kaha the Kiwi RNZ / Adam Burns Being yourself, and giving your all. That is what the Special Olympics is all about, according to one of the national summer games’ “athlete leaders”. Tauranga track and field competitor Hayley Little was one of ... <a title="Special Olympics kicks off in Christchurch with inclusion being the main theme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/special-olympics-kicks-off-in-christchurch-with-inclusion-being-the-main-theme/" aria-label="Read more about Special Olympics kicks off in Christchurch with inclusion being the main theme">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The first shoppers enter IKEA’s new Auckland store. Marika Khabazi / RNZ People shopping from IKEA are having to wait for their orders – but one marketing expert says it probably won’t stop them going back for more. The home furnishings giant opened its first New Zealand shop in Auckland last ... <a title="IKEA delays won’t stop customers from coming back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/ikea-delays-wont-stop-customers-from-coming-back/" aria-label="Read more about IKEA delays won’t stop customers from coming back">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand bowler Michael Rae celebrates his first test wicket. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have ripped through the West Indies on the first day of the second test in Wellington, but it’s come at a cost. Late on day one the West Indies were dismissed for just 205, ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies second test – day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/black-caps-v-west-indies-second-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies second test – day one">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ A fire that broke out in a residential building in southern China killed 12 people, state media reported Wednesday. The blaze at the four-storey building in Shantou, Guangdong province, erupted around 9.20pm local time on Tuesday, and was extinguished just after 10pm, the local fire department said in ... <a title="Fire kills 12 in south China residential building" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/fire-kills-12-in-south-china-residential-building/" aria-label="Read more about Fire kills 12 in south China residential building">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed the television ads that New Zealanders complained most about in 2025. From burnouts to bare bottoms, Kiwis had a gutful of a few well-known businesses on their screens. Topping this year’s list for the most complained about ad was KFC’s “Colonel Hacker” ... <a title="Revealed: The most complained about New Zealand TV ads for 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/revealed-the-most-complained-about-new-zealand-tv-ads-for-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Revealed: The most complained about New Zealand TV ads for 2025">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt Valley Police investigating the armed robbery of an Upper Hutt bar. AFP / Andri Tambunan Police received a call just after midnight on Wednesday morning reporting that a masked offender brandishing a firearm approached bar staff at Quinns Post bar on Ward Street and demanded cash. “The offender then fled ... <a title="Police appeal for information after robbery at Quinns Post bar in Upper Hutt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/police-appeal-for-information-after-robbery-at-quinns-post-bar-in-upper-hutt/" aria-label="Read more about Police appeal for information after robbery at Quinns Post bar in Upper Hutt">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clam. NIWA Lake Rotomanu in New Plymouth will be emptied this week to allow scientists to get a full picture of the extent of a freshwater gold clam infestation. The invasive clam Corbicula fluminea was found in the lake on 8 November, the first discovery in New Zealand ... <a title="New Plymouth lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/new-plymouth-lake-to-be-drained-in-fight-against-invasive-clams/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonathan Trubuhovich was found injured at Mt Eden prison on 29 November, assessed by on-site medical and taken to hospital. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski *This story has been updated since publication. The family of a man who died 10 days after allegedly being assaulted by his cellmate at Mt Eden ... <a title="Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/double-bunk-cell-death-jonathan-trubuhovichs-family-want-corrections-to-be-held-accountable/" aria-label="Read more about Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mount Victoria tunnel has now reopened after a crash. File picture. 123RF The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash. Police were called to a two-car crash on State Highway 1 in the southbound lane near the entrance to the tunnel around 2.30pm. One ... <a title="Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/mount-victoria-tunnel-in-central-wellington-reopens-after-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Glen Innes locals are mourning the death of a man killed on a bus in the Auckland suburb this week. Two passengers were stabbed on the same number 76 bus on Monday night, first in Glen Innes ... <a title="Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/auckland-residents-worried-following-fatal-bus-stabbing/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing">Read more</a>
