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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Elyse Tse played a match she’ll never forget against world No.2 Iga Swiatek. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz The Kiwi women experienced a unforgettable Billie Jean Cup playoff tie, taking on the powerhouse Polish side led by six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. The scoreline was one-sided for Elyse Tse, who ... <a title="Tennis: Kiwi young gun bows to Iga Swiatek in Billie Jean Cup playoff tie" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/tennis-kiwi-young-gun-bows-to-iga-swiatek-in-billie-jean-cup-playoff-tie/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Kiwi young gun bows to Iga Swiatek in Billie Jean Cup playoff tie">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A new measles case has been linked to Wellington College. Mark Papalii Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19. Health New Zealand said 18 of those cases were no longer infectious, while the newest case – ... <a title="New Wellington College measles case brings national total to 19" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/new-wellington-college-measles-case-brings-national-total-to-19/" aria-label="Read more about New Wellington College measles case brings national total to 19">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily help fund Alzheimers Otago, which says its services are on the brink of collapse. Association chief executive and former MP Tracey Martin said the government would be “foolish” to ... <a title="Aged Care Association calls on government to fund Alzheimers care" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/aged-care-association-calls-on-government-to-fund-alzheimers-care/" aria-label="Read more about Aged Care Association calls on government to fund Alzheimers care">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police and Coastguard are searching for an overdue fishing boat with two people on board. File photo. Supplied A search is underway off the coast of Whangārei for an overdue fishing boat with two people on board. Police said a 17-foot, single-engine boat failed to return to Pataua South last night. ... <a title="Search continues for missing Whangārei boat with two on board" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/search-continues-for-missing-whangarei-boat-with-two-on-board/" aria-label="Read more about Search continues for missing Whangārei boat with two on board">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Month on month, just over 3200 products increased in cost from September to October 2025. Bianca Ackermann / Unsplash Higher food prices could have New Zealanders rethinking their Christmas meal plans – and a barbecue is likely to be an expensive option, one economist says. Infometrics has released its latest Grocery ... <a title="Why Christmas barbecues likely to be a ‘pretty expensive endeavour’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/why-christmas-barbecues-likely-to-be-a-pretty-expensive-endeavour/" aria-label="Read more about Why Christmas barbecues likely to be a ‘pretty expensive endeavour’">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Rivez Reihana of the Crusaders makes a break. AAP / Photosport Rivez Reihana has been handed his first start on tour, replacing Josh Jacomb in the All Blacks XV named to play Uruguay in Beziers, France on Monday morning (NZT). Coach Jamie Joseph’s team will be out to complete a perfect ... <a title="Rugby: All Blacks XV named with Rivez Reihana to start at 10 against Uruguay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/rugby-all-blacks-xv-named-with-rivez-reihana-to-start-at-10-against-uruguay/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: All Blacks XV named with Rivez Reihana to start at 10 against Uruguay">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand have been found to contain asbestos. Supplied / MBIE The nationwide recall of coloured play sands has widened again, after testing found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings that parents, schools and early ... <a title="‘Stop using them immediately’: Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/stop-using-them-immediately-asbestos-found-in-kmart-magic-sand-as-recall-expands/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Stop using them immediately’: Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters picket in Woolston, Christchurch, last month. RNZ/Louis Dunham Paid firefighters are heading back to the bargaining table next week after calling off a strike scheduled for Friday at the last minute. The one hour strike, which would have taken place at 12pm, was part of a series of planned strikes ... <a title="Paid firefighters to head back to bargaining table next week, two strikes still scheduled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/paid-firefighters-to-head-back-to-bargaining-table-next-week-two-strikes-still-scheduled/" aria-label="Read more about Paid firefighters to head back to bargaining table next week, two strikes still scheduled">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Tuai, aged 63, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of dealing in slaves. RNZ / Gill Bonnett The wife of a man accused of slavery has denied her husband took money from two young people and threatened them with being deported if they didn’t “follow the rules”. Senia Tuai denied ... <a title="Wife of man accused of slavery and sexual assault denies allegations, charges against him" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/wife-of-man-accused-of-slavery-and-sexual-assault-denies-allegations-charges-against-him/" aria-label="Read more about Wife of man accused of slavery and sexual assault denies allegations, charges against him">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii Police can no longer be relied on to self-monitor and reform is needed, an organisation working to end sexual violence says. The call follows this week’s damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found serious misconduct at the ... <a title="Police need reform, external monitor, organisation working to end sexual violence says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/police-need-reform-external-monitor-organisation-working-to-end-sexual-violence-says/" aria-label="Read more about Police need reform, external monitor, organisation working to end sexual violence says">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites v Colombia. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT All Whites v Colombia (International friendly) Kick-off: 1pm Sunday 16 November Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Live blog updates on RNZ Sport The All Whites are stateside for two big international friendly fixtures as they prepare for next year’s return trip ... <a title="All Whites v Colombia: What you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/all-whites-v-colombia-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites v Colombia: What you need to know">Read more</a>
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November 15, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Jones. www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika Assistant Coach Stephen Jones has been granted an early release from his contract to take up a role in England. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions first-five departs two seasons into his contract at Moana, where he arrived after four seasons as an assistant ... <a title="Moana Pasifika grant assistant coach Stephen Jones early release" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/15/moana-pasifika-grant-assistant-coach-stephen-jones-early-release/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Pasifika grant assistant coach Stephen Jones early release">Read more</a>
