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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The names owners give their dogs are a reflection of how much they love their best friend. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Some of the dog names registered in New Plymouth this year have been barking. New Plymouth District Council animal services lead Kimberley Laurence says the names owners give ... <a title="Dog names in Taranaki have been barking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/dog-names-in-taranaki-have-been-barking/" aria-label="Read more about Dog names in Taranaki have been barking">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued 159 times SUPPLIED New Plymouth readers checked out more than 667,000 books from the Puke Ariki library this year with a historical novel set during the Vietnam War topping the list of adult fiction issues – again. Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued ... <a title="New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/new-plymouth-readers-check-out-more-than-667000-books/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn River. Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan Health New Zealand has issued a warning for potentially toxic algae in parts of the Selwyn River. Moderate to high cover of benthic cyanobacteria has been found in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Roads. Health NZ said people should avoid the areas and ... <a title="Health New Zealand issues toxic algae warning for Selwyn River" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/health-new-zealand-issues-toxic-algae-warning-for-selwyn-river/" aria-label="Read more about Health New Zealand issues toxic algae warning for Selwyn River">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says the Koha Café is already making a difference in the community. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Plymouth’s Koha Café is the latest local crisis recovery cafe to receive a funding boost from the government. The Koha Café – run by the Taranaki Retreat – ... <a title="New Plymouth’s crisis recovery café gets government funding boost" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/new-plymouths-crisis-recovery-cafe-gets-government-funding-boost/" aria-label="Read more about New Plymouth’s crisis recovery café gets government funding boost">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA A crash has closed the Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington, and motorists should expect delays. The Transport Agency said people should take alternative routes, and avoid the area. An RNZ reporter near the scene said police were in attendance. Ambulances were also there, and traffic was backed ... <a title="Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/crash-closes-mount-victoria-tunnel-in-central-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a homicide investigation after attacks on an East Auckland bus. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The man accused of a fatal stabbing on an East Auckland bus and wounding another has been remanded in custody. Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 59-year-old man died from ... <a title="Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/man-accused-of-fatal-auckland-bus-stabbing-remanded-in-custody/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medalist and the Philippines’ first top 50 player were among the initial 25 players confirmed for the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tennis tournament in Auckland. A field ... <a title="Blindsided to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 womens’ tennis field" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/blindsided-to-boulter-the-asb-classic-2026-womens-tennis-field/" aria-label="Read more about Blindsided to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 womens’ tennis field">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii Analysis – The coalition’s new resource management laws bear significant resemblance to the one the government repealed in 2023, after winning the election. There are key differences, which appear to mostly be focused on pushing development harder, faster and with less consultation ... <a title="Duelling RMA reforms: How different is the coalition’s solution from Labour’s?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/duelling-rma-reforms-how-different-is-the-coalitions-solution-from-labours/" aria-label="Read more about Duelling RMA reforms: How different is the coalition’s solution from Labour’s?">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of the year. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of the year after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted proceedings by shouting ... <a title="Parliament chamber’s gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/parliament-chambers-gallery-shut-to-members-of-public-for-rest-of-year-after-protest/" aria-label="Read more about Parliament chamber’s gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Lundy RNZ Parole Board says Mark Lundy is making good progress in the first few months of his release He’s now allowed to speak to media but can’t use social media No longer subject to night-time curfew He’s gradually expanding social contacts Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is expanding his social ... <a title="Mark Lundy no longer has night-time curfew, expanding social contacts – Parole Board" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/mark-lundy-no-longer-has-night-time-curfew-expanding-social-contacts-parole-board/" aria-label="Read more about Mark Lundy no longer has night-time curfew, expanding social contacts – Parole Board">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters battling a house fire in Christchurch have called for a fourth crew to assist. Fire and Emergency received reports of a house being well ablaze in the suburb of Northcote shortly after 11.30am. A spokesperson said three crews were at the fire and a fourth had ... <a title="More firefighters called to Christchurch house blaze" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/more-firefighters-called-to-christchurch-house-blaze/" aria-label="Read more about More firefighters called to Christchurch house blaze">Read more</a>
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December 10, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The unofficial rugby awards for 2025. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Another big year for our national game is in the books, so it’s once again time to recognise the highs and lows of rugby. NZ Rugby will be issuing their official awards on Thursday, but it is once again up ... <a title="The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/10/the-unofficial-nz-rugby-awards-for-2025/" aria-label="Read more about The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025">Read more</a>
