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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand who stole off her fellow soldiers and the Defence Force (NZDF) during a touch rugby tournament is waiting to find out her fate. Corporal Jackie Te Weehi at her Court Martial at Whenuapai Air Base on Monday, 8 December 2025. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A light-fingered army corporal who stole ... <a title="Light-fingered army corporal Jackie Te Weehi to be sentenced after guilty plea at court martial" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/light-fingered-army-corporal-jackie-te-weehi-to-be-sentenced-after-guilty-plea-at-court-martial/" aria-label="Read more about Light-fingered army corporal Jackie Te Weehi to be sentenced after guilty plea at court martial">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Cockles are used as an indicator species to track the health of the harbour. Veronika Meduna The wetlands and surrounding forests of Te Awarua o Porirua, or Porirua Harbour, were once rich food baskets for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Indeed, it was the bounty of these waterways that convinced famed 19th century ... <a title="Our Changing World: Restoring Te Awarua o Porirua / Porirua Harbour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/our-changing-world-restoring-te-awarua-o-porirua-porirua-harbour/" aria-label="Read more about Our Changing World: Restoring Te Awarua o Porirua / Porirua Harbour">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock photo. The auditor-general’s annual report on schools’ 2024 accounts said more schools than the previous year were struggling financially or spent money inappropriately RNZ/ Nick Monro Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals – and in some ... <a title="Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/schools-spending-on-cruises-travel-hospitality-scrutinised/" aria-label="Read more about Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand As more of us head outdoors for beach days, hikes and barbecues, experts are reminding us that sunburn isn’t just uncomfortable — it can cause long-term damage. Dr Sharad Paul from Skin Surgery Clinic says it can speed up aging, cause pigmentation, and increase your risk of skin cancer. Dermatology Society ... <a title="I accidentally got sunburnt – what should I do?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/i-accidentally-got-sunburnt-what-should-i-do/" aria-label="Read more about I accidentally got sunburnt – what should I do?">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink is understood to be entering mediation over his job. Alan Lee NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has stood down from day-to-day duties at the national body amid an ongoing fight for his survival. RNZ understands Weenink went on leave as of 5pm on Friday ahead ... <a title="NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink ‘on leave’ as governance spat escalates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/nz-cricket-ceo-scott-weenink-on-leave-as-governance-spat-escalates/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink ‘on leave’ as governance spat escalates">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. VNP / Phil Smith MP for Te Tai Tokerau Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. Kapa-Kingi contested her expulsion in court ... <a title="Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/mariameno-kapa-kingi-resolute-on-her-return-to-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (R) and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The government will release its long-awaited replacement to the Resource Management Act, which the Prime Minister has described as a “game changer” for New Zealand. Details of exactly what the replacement will look like will be ... <a title="Government to reveal Resource Management Act replacement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/government-to-reveal-resource-management-act-replacement/" aria-label="Read more about Government to reveal Resource Management Act replacement">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are battling another blaze in Tongariro National Park. Supplied / Shane Isherwood Fire and Emergency (FENZ) fears a wind change forecast for Tuesday morning at Tongariro National Park could cause flare-ups, as it battles a major blaze. Crews have been at the site overnight. The fire started on Monday – ... <a title="Firefighters fear wind change could cause 322ha Tongariro blaze to flare up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/firefighters-fear-wind-change-could-cause-322ha-tongariro-blaze-to-flare-up/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters fear wind change could cause 322ha Tongariro blaze to flare up">Read more</a>
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December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children’s slip and slide in Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ The childcare company responsible for children suffering chemical burns has removed the detergent that caused the injuries from all of its centres. Seven people, including five ... <a title="Childcare company removes detergent from centres after children chemically burned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/09/childcare-company-removes-detergent-from-centres-after-children-chemically-burned/" aria-label="Read more about Childcare company removes detergent from centres after children chemically burned">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Ian Mclean in court. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man who befriended a boy at a campground became a close family friend while sexually abusing the boy into his teenage years, the Crown says. Michael Ian Mclean, 58, faces 33 charges, including performing indecent acts on a person under 16, ... <a title="‘That man ruined my connection with my family’, sexual abuse trial hears" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/that-man-ruined-my-connection-with-my-family-sexual-abuse-trial-hears/" aria-label="Read more about ‘That man ruined my connection with my family’, sexual abuse trial hears">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year – or by $1000 – based on ... <a title="Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance’s sea surge assessment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/man-dumps-home-insurance-over-tower-insurances-sea-surge-assessment/" aria-label="Read more about Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance’s sea surge assessment">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand An injured Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer New Zealand Kiwis v Tonga XIII Round 3 of the Pacific Championships rugby league tournament at Eden Park, Auckland NRL Photos/Photosport The NRL has proposed banning some Tongan league officials from Australian rugby league competitions for two years after ... <a title="Eliesa Katoa: NRL proposes two-year ban for officials who let injured player take the field" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/eliesa-katoa-nrl-proposes-two-year-ban-for-officials-who-let-injured-player-take-the-field/" aria-label="Read more about Eliesa Katoa: NRL proposes two-year ban for officials who let injured player take the field">Read more</a>
