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November 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Brady Rush photosport The All Blacks Sevens were the only men’s team to make it three wins from three on day one of the world series opening tournament in Dubai, while the Black Ferns Sevens also topped their pool. Coming off a substandard seventh placing overall in last season’s world series, ... <a title="All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/all-blacks-sevens-open-world-series-campaign-in-style/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Payments NZ reported about $265 million had been scammed out of New Zealand bank accounts in the past year. PhotoAlto The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telecommunications companies for not doing enough to prevent scams. Payments NZ reported about $265 million had been scammed out of New Zealand ... <a title="Banking code updates focused on scam prevention" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/banking-code-updates-focused-on-scam-prevention/" aria-label="Read more about Banking code updates focused on scam prevention">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand In early November New Zealand music icon Don McGlashan (The Mutton Birds, The Front Lawn, Blam Blam Blam) gave the inaugural Lilburn Lecture at Wellington’s National Library. Here’s an edited version of his words. I go swimming a lot. Either where I live half of the year, with my lovely wife ... <a title="Don McGlashan: ‘All we can do is keep our tools sharp’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/don-mcglashan-all-we-can-do-is-keep-our-tools-sharp/" aria-label="Read more about Don McGlashan: ‘All we can do is keep our tools sharp’">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A concept design of the new Waiwera Thermal Springs. One to One Hundred Ltd / SUPPLIED A $50 million redevelopment plan of North Auckland’s popular, now demolished Waiwera Hot Pools has been unveiled. Concept designs for the currently empty site include 28 pools and wellness experiences along with saunas, reflexology walks ... <a title="New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs as $50m plan revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/new-era-for-abandoned-waiwera-hot-springs-as-50m-plan-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs as $50m plan revealed">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand When it came to wielding weapons in the new Spartacus series, Māori performers had an advantage, says actor and musician Jordi Webber. “We are gifted in the sense that our tupuna were warriors, you know? We’re so grounded, and our fluidity when we move is just innate. “Even though it’s not ... <a title="Kiwi actor on becoming gladiator: ‘Māori blood is like a superpower, eh?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/30/kiwi-actor-on-becoming-gladiator-maori-blood-is-like-a-superpower-eh/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi actor on becoming gladiator: ‘Māori blood is like a superpower, eh?’">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand An unattended kayak was found off Raumati Beach. New Zealand Police Wellington police are asking the public for information on an unattended kayak found off Raumati Beach. The kayak was found about 500 metres off Raumati Beach at about 12pm on Saturday. Police also found a hoodie on the beach. A ... <a title="Police ask public for info after unattended kayak found in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/police-ask-public-for-info-after-unattended-kayak-found-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Police ask public for info after unattended kayak found in Wellington">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jorja Miller was back to try scoring ways at Dubai. Photosport / Jayne Russell The Black Ferns Sevens have their 2025/26 World Rugby sevens campaign off to a winning start, overcoming France 24-21 in their opening game at Dubai. Without try scoring superstar Michaela Brake, pregnant with her first child, the ... <a title="Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens off to winning start at Dubai world series opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/black-ferns-and-all-blacks-sevens-off-to-winning-start-at-dubai-world-series-opener/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens off to winning start at Dubai world series opener">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire burning in tyres in an industrial area in Upper Hutt has been extinguished. Five firetrucks were called to the blaze on Dante Road in Trentham just after 4pm Saturday and one person sustained serious injures. Fire and Emergency said crews had left the scene and the fire’s cause was ... <a title="Upper Hutt fire extinguished, police investigating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/upper-hutt-fire-extinguished-police-investigating/" aria-label="Read more about Upper Hutt fire extinguished, police investigating">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jorja Miller was back to try scoring ways at Dubai. Photosport / Jayne Russell The Black Ferns Sevens have their 2025/26 World Rugby sevens campaign off to a winning start, overcoming France 24-21 in their opening game at Dubai. Without try scoring superstar Michaela Brake, pregnant with her first child, the ... <a title="Black Ferns Sevens off to winning start at Dubai world series opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/black-ferns-sevens-off-to-winning-start-at-dubai-world-series-opener/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns Sevens off to winning start at Dubai world series opener">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix celebrate Alex Rufer’s goal against Adelaide. PHOTOSPORT Wellington Phoenix have answered coach Giancarlo Italiano’s call for more intensity in their home matches, with a pulsating 2-1 upset victory over Adelaide United at Sky Stadium. The result was their first win at home since their round two 2-1 triumph over Brisbane ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix topple Adelaide United in A-League upset" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/wellington-phoenix-topple-adelaide-united-in-a-league-upset/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix topple Adelaide United in A-League upset">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has launched the new ‘Kotahitanga Fund’. Kiingitanga Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has launched the ‘Kotahitanga Fund’, a new multi-million-dollar Māori investment platform. Te Arikinui made the announcement at the inaugural Ōhanga ki te Ao Māori ... <a title="Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/maori-queen-launches-multi-million-dollar-investment-platform/" aria-label="Read more about Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Akatarawa Road is closed following a two-vehicle crash. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Akatarawa Road is closed following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Emergency services were called to the scene, near Upper Hutt, at 4.20pm Saturday. One person has sustained serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect ... <a title="Wellington road closed following motorcycle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/29/wellington-road-closed-following-motorcycle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington road closed following motorcycle crash">Read more</a>
