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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The December initiative is part of a wider, long-term conversation about parking. Reece Baker Hutt City Council is scrapping paid parking on Petone’s main street for Christmas. The council will lift parking fees on Jackson Street and in the Peel Street carpark from 1 December to 4 January. Usual time limits ... <a title="Hutt City Council suspends Petone parking charges for Christmas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/hutt-city-council-suspends-petone-parking-charges-for-christmas/" aria-label="Read more about Hutt City Council suspends Petone parking charges for Christmas">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The inquiry would look into whether government agencies took all steps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. Dean Purcell/New Zealand Herald via Getty Images The family of Tom Phillips say they “welcome” a public inquiry into the handling of the case by authorities. Phillips died following a shootout ... <a title="Tom Phillips’ family welcome government inquiry into case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/tom-phillips-family-welcome-government-inquiry-into-case/" aria-label="Read more about Tom Phillips’ family welcome government inquiry into case">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Beef mince is now 18 percent higher than the start of the year. RNZ / Vinay Ranchhod Beef mince long seen as the most affordable red-meat option for households is losing that status as prices continue to surge. RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran said food prices had risen across ... <a title="Habits may change as price of beef mince soars by 18%" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/habits-may-change-as-price-of-beef-mince-soars-by-18/" aria-label="Read more about Habits may change as price of beef mince soars by 18%">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The total band of compensation payments spanned $160,000 to $600,000. Supplied Thirty-seven former Lake Alice child and adolescent unit patients negotiate compensation They received amounts between $160,000 and $600,000 Another 105 opted for $150,000 “rapid payments” Independent arbiter Paul Davison, KC, says survivors see their lives as blighted by Lake Alice. ... <a title="37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/37-former-lake-alice-patients-receive-individual-compensation-payments-of-up-to-600000/" aria-label="Read more about 37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The reset followed a $1 billion equity raise in February 2025. Supplied Major retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has reported a first-half loss, but is in a cashflow-positive position for the first time in a decade. “We’ve turned an important corner in our transformation, with the balance sheet reset providing a ... <a title="Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/ryman-healthcare-returns-to-positive-cashflow-for-first-time-in-decade/" aria-label="Read more about Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The company forecasted an underlying profit for the coming year between $55m-65m. RNZ / Dan Cook Insurance company Tower has reported record profits, as increased numbers of customers drove premium income, while it had a low level of big-claim events. Key numbers for the year ended September compared with a year ... <a title="Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/tower-reports-record-profits-more-customers-fewer-big-claim-events/" aria-label="Read more about Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Launch on fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, near Browns Island. Supplied/Facebook A launch caught fire in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf this morning, near Browns Island. Fire and Emergency were called to the incident about 8.15am. It said the 38-foot-long launch (about 11 metres) was well ablaze, when firefighters arrived on the scene. ... <a title="Launch catches fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, firefighter injured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/launch-catches-fire-on-aucklands-hauraki-gulf-firefighter-injured/" aria-label="Read more about Launch catches fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, firefighter injured">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips at one of his campsites. RNZ / Supplied / Police The government has announced an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government authorities. Phillips died following a shootout with police, when they were called to reports of a burglary in the early ... <a title="Inquiry into handling of the Tom Phillips case announced by government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/inquiry-into-handling-of-the-tom-phillips-case-announced-by-government/" aria-label="Read more about Inquiry into handling of the Tom Phillips case announced by government">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Hāmama is back at Rānana Marae after more than 100 years away. Supplied After more than 100 years in museum exhibitions and storerooms, a carving is back at the marae it was taken from. The tekoteko Hāmama arrived back at Rānana Marae in the Whanganui district in November, after years of ... <a title="Carving returned to marae after more than 100 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/carving-returned-to-marae-after-more-than-100-years/" aria-label="Read more about Carving returned to marae after more than 100 years">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruth Kuo Feral cats are responsible for spreading toxoplasmosis, which can cause “abortion storms” on sheep farms. Methods of control, such as annual culls, have come under fire from animal welfare advocates. Content warning: This story describes the killing of animals. It was over beers in a woolshed that the decision ... <a title="How feral cats spread toxoplasmosis risk across hundreds of Kiwi farms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/how-feral-cats-spread-toxoplasmosis-risk-across-hundreds-of-kiwi-farms/" aria-label="Read more about How feral cats spread toxoplasmosis risk across hundreds of Kiwi farms">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A man has been charged after handing himself in at a police station, over a stabbing in the Auckland suburb of Henderson on Wednesday. A man was found seriously injured on Edsel Street around 2.40pm. A 45-year-old went to the Henderston Police Station on Wednesday night and ... <a title="Man charged over stabbing in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/man-charged-over-stabbing-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged over stabbing in Auckland">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand PHOTOSPORT Former Grand Slam tennis champion Stan Wawrinka is returning to the ASB Classic this summer. Wawrinka, who has won 16 titles including three Grand Slams, has confirmed his entry for the Auckland tournament in January. The 40-year-old Swiss star last played in Auckland as a 21-year-old. Wawrinka played at the ... <a title="Swiss star Stan Wawrinka to play ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/27/swiss-star-stan-wawrinka-to-play-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Swiss star Stan Wawrinka to play ASB Classic">Read more</a>
