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Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline among a host of international awards

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Air New Zealand has won a range of international awards. Supplied / Air New Zealand Air New Zealand has won a number of international awards, including being named the world’s safest airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. Alongside the top gong for safety, the airline was named the best in the South ... <a title="Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline among a host of international awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/air-new-zealand-named-worlds-safest-airline-among-a-host-of-international-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline among a host of international awards">Read more</a>

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The Ashes recap: Australia beat England by eight wickets in first test

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand By Joel Dubber, for Reuters Australia’s Travis Head brought up Australia’s equal-third fastest century during day two of the first Ashes test, in Perth on Saturday. SAEED KHAN Makeshift opener Travis Head scored a brilliant 83-ball 123 to lift Australia to an astonishing eight-wicket victory inside two days against England on ... <a title="The Ashes recap: Australia beat England by eight wickets in first test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/the-ashes-recap-australia-beat-england-by-eight-wickets-in-first-test/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes recap: Australia beat England by eight wickets in first test">Read more</a>

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Te Matatini champion Kereama Wright on power of kapa haka

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kereama Wright (Te Arawa), senior member of haka rōpū Ngāti Whakaue and Te Matatini 2025 champion, says kapa haka is a form of rongoā – healing body, mind and spirit – and one of the strongest expressions of Māori culture. “It’s a vehicle for us to tell stories – stories of ... <a title="Te Matatini champion Kereama Wright on power of kapa haka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/te-matatini-champion-kereama-wright-on-power-of-kapa-haka/" aria-label="Read more about Te Matatini champion Kereama Wright on power of kapa haka">Read more</a>

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Recap: Black Caps v West Indies – third one-dayer

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Chapman celebrates his half-century against West Indies. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell have steadied a shaky Black Caps batting effort, guiding them to a one-day series sweep of West Indies at Hamilton. Chasing a target of only 162 for victory, New Zealand were staggering at 70/4, but Chapman ... <a title="Recap: Black Caps v West Indies – third one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/recap-black-caps-v-west-indies-third-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Recap: Black Caps v West Indies – third one-dayer">Read more</a>

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Live: All Blacks v Wales

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks take on Wales for their final test of the year in Cardiff. Coach Scott Robertson has made 13 changes to the side – captain Scott Barrett and Simon Parker are the only survivors from the loss to England at Twickenham, with an entirely new backline named. As expected, ... <a title="Live: All Blacks v Wales" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/live-all-blacks-v-wales/" aria-label="Read more about Live: All Blacks v Wales">Read more</a>

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Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Macarthur FC players celebrate after Harry Sawyer’s winning goal against the Phoenix. Photosport Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0. Harry Sawyer scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute. The visitors were the sharper side, creating more scoring opportunities, while the Phoenix struggled to get ... <a title="Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/phoenix-lose-home-match-to-macarthur-fc/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC">Read more</a>

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Formula One: Kiwi Liam Lawson qualifies sixth for Las Vegas Grand Prix

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson landed on the second row of the starting grid at Las Vegas. AFP Kiwi Liam Lawson will start from sixth on the grid for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, after a gutsy drive in qualifying. In a frenetic final lap, Lawson went from the fifth-fastest lap time ... <a title="Formula One: Kiwi Liam Lawson qualifies sixth for Las Vegas Grand Prix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/formula-one-kiwi-liam-lawson-qualifies-sixth-for-las-vegas-grand-prix/" aria-label="Read more about Formula One: Kiwi Liam Lawson qualifies sixth for Las Vegas Grand Prix">Read more</a>

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Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters and a helicopter crew teamed up to pluck a person and their dog to safety (file photo). Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust A person and their dog have been winched to safety by helicopter, after getting stuck on a cliff in Otago. Emergency services were called about 1pm Saturday and ... <a title="Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/dog-owner-pooch-rescued-from-arrowtown-cliff-by-helicopter/" aria-label="Read more about Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter">Read more</a>

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Fatal Sanson fire: ‘It will take time to get answers for the family,’ say police

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo and Goldie died in a house fire in Sanson on 15 November. GIVEALITTLE / SUPPLIED Police say it may be some time before they can provide answers to the family of four who died in a housefire in the Manawatū town of Sanson this month. On Saturday, Manawatū Area ... <a title="Fatal Sanson fire: ‘It will take time to get answers for the family,’ say police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/fatal-sanson-fire-it-will-take-time-to-get-answers-for-the-family-say-police/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal Sanson fire: ‘It will take time to get answers for the family,’ say police">Read more</a>

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Ngāi Tahu takes Crown to High Court over proposed changes to Conservation Act

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Tipa says proposed changes to the Conservation Act would move decision-making on concessions on conservation land to the minister alone. Supplied / Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is taking the Crown to the High Court over proposed Conservation Act changes, claiming the plans are a ... <a title="Ngāi Tahu takes Crown to High Court over proposed changes to Conservation Act" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/ngai-tahu-takes-crown-to-high-court-over-proposed-changes-to-conservation-act/" aria-label="Read more about Ngāi Tahu takes Crown to High Court over proposed changes to Conservation Act">Read more</a>

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UFC Fight Night: Arman Tsarukyan v Dan Hooker, what you need to know

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker face off at UFC Fight Night. Getty Images UFC Fight Night: Arman Tsarukyan v Dan Hooker Main event starts approximately 7am NZT, Sunday ABHA Arena, Doha Live blog updates on RNZ Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker is back in mixed martial arts action this Sunday morning, taking ... <a title="UFC Fight Night: Arman Tsarukyan v Dan Hooker, what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/ufc-fight-night-arman-tsarukyan-v-dan-hooker-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about UFC Fight Night: Arman Tsarukyan v Dan Hooker, what you need to know">Read more</a>

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Serious crash shuts Matamata road

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to Manuka Street, after a pedestrian was struck by a car. RNZ / Tim Brown Police are responding to a serious crash in Matamata on Saturday afternoon, after a pedestrian was struck by a car. Emergency services were called to Manuka Street about 1.50pm. Initial indications suggested ... <a title="Serious crash shuts Matamata road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/serious-crash-shuts-matamata-road/" aria-label="Read more about Serious crash shuts Matamata road">Read more</a>