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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Kmart / supplied Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products. Testing has found asbestos in licensed sensory activity sets branded with iconic kids’ shows Paw Patrol, Frozen and Bluey. The store has sold approximately 684 units in New ... <a title="Play sand recall expands to include Bluey, Frozen and Paw Patrol products" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/play-sand-recall-expands-to-include-bluey-frozen-and-paw-patrol-products/" aria-label="Read more about Play sand recall expands to include Bluey, Frozen and Paw Patrol products">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Anaru Mihaere. Ellen O’Dwyer / RNZ The Children’s Commissioner has launched an urgent nationwide campaign against child abuse, calling on every adult to “front up” to the problem. Dr Claire Achmad said the ‘Dear Children’ awareness campaign, launched on Monday, called on the community to stand against physical, sexual, and emotional ... <a title="Children’s Commissioner launches anti-abuse ‘Dear Children’ campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/childrens-commissioner-launches-anti-abuse-dear-children-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about Children’s Commissioner launches anti-abuse ‘Dear Children’ campaign">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have been called in to back up firefighters at an Auckland house fire. Fire and Emergency says it was alerted by multiple calls at about 1.25pm to the fire on Kohekohe Street, New Lynn. The crew first arriving to the two level home escalated the response ... <a title="Police called to back up firefighters at Auckland house fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/police-called-to-back-up-firefighters-at-auckland-house-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Police called to back up firefighters at Auckland house fire">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Cocaine bricks intercepted by Customs in Tauranga, December 2025. Customs / supplied Customs says it seized more than $15 million worth of cocaine found in a US shipping container at the Port of Tauranga. The container originating from Houston, Texas, stopped in Balboa, Panama, before arriving in Tauranga on Thursday, 4 ... <a title="‘Anomalies’ lead Customs to $15m cocaine bust" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/anomalies-lead-customs-to-15m-cocaine-bust/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Anomalies’ lead Customs to $15m cocaine bust">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister is set to face questions as he lays out his government’s plans for the last weeks of the political year. Christopher Luxon is speaking to media after a regular meeting of Cabinet ministers. You can watch the press conference live at the top of this page from bout ... <a title="Watch live: Christopher Luxon lays out plans for last weeks of political year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/watch-live-christopher-luxon-lays-out-plans-for-last-weeks-of-political-year/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Christopher Luxon lays out plans for last weeks of political year">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jamie Joseph, Scott Hansen, Scott Robertson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Analysis – Scott Hansen has become the most talked-about man in the All Blacks, which is somewhat fitting given he isn’t short of a word himself when he wants. Back in March 2019 he gave one of the more memorable ... <a title="The one thing everyone’s missing in the All Blacks coaching situation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/the-one-thing-everyones-missing-in-the-all-blacks-coaching-situation/" aria-label="Read more about The one thing everyone’s missing in the All Blacks coaching situation">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS Aotearoa’s actions while on patrol. Supplied / NZDF A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed. The HMNZS Aotearoa was sent to the East ... <a title="NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/nz-navy-ship-shadowed-by-seven-chinese-warships/" aria-label="Read more about NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park on Monday. Fire and emergency said three helicopters were responding and three fire trucks and crews were already on the ground. SH47 WAIMARINO TO TONGARIRO – FIRE – 1:50PMDue to vegetation fires, the road is CLOSED between SH46 ... <a title="Firefighters battling multiple blazes at Tongariro National Park" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/firefighters-battling-multiple-blazes-at-tongariro-national-park/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters battling multiple blazes at Tongariro National Park">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today. Seven people, including the five children, were taken to hospital after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581000/emergency-services-respond-to-incident-at-christchurch-daycare corrosive ... <a title="Christchurch childcare centre reopens after corrosive chemical burned several children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/christchurch-childcare-centre-reopens-after-corrosive-chemical-burned-several-children/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch childcare centre reopens after corrosive chemical burned several children">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and debit cards. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter told RNZ Wellingtonians were “sick of waiting”, and contactless payment on buses and trains will roll out in the first half of next year. The ... <a title="Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/wellington-commuters-to-get-contactless-payment-options-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Court documents reveal the pendant was worth $33,585. Supplied / NZ police A man accused of swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store has appeared in the Auckland District Court. He was remanded in custody without a plea until next Monday. ... <a title="Man accused of swallowing $33,000 pendant appears in court" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/man-accused-of-swallowing-33000-pendant-appears-in-court/" aria-label="Read more about Man accused of swallowing $33,000 pendant appears in court">Read more</a>
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December 8, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags. In a joint statement the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force said the Kiwi was accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia hidden inside his luggage. The 21-year-old ... <a title="Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/08/kiwi-charged-with-trying-to-smuggle-10m-of-heroin-in-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney">Read more</a>
