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Wellington teens do the heavy lifting to help full the new library’s shelves

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A group of Wellington students has turned a page on history, moving some of the last books into the capital’s redeveloped central Library. Te Matapihi has been closed since 2019 after it was deemed earthquake-prone. Following years of construction, the library is set to reopen in March next year. Now, its shelves are ... <a title="Wellington teens do the heavy lifting to help full the new library’s shelves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/wellington-teens-do-the-heavy-lifting-to-help-full-the-new-librarys-shelves/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington teens do the heavy lifting to help full the new library’s shelves">Read more</a>

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NZTA discovers 440 fake commercial driver licences

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand NZTA is in the process of contacting the individuals involved. 123RF The New Zealand Transport Agency has discovered and revoked 440 fake commercial driver licensees. NZTA said they discovered false or altered documentation that converted overseas licences to New Zealand licences. The discovery was made in an audit during the “conversion ... <a title="NZTA discovers 440 fake commercial driver licences" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/nzta-discovers-440-fake-commercial-driver-licences/" aria-label="Read more about NZTA discovers 440 fake commercial driver licences">Read more</a>

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Te Pāti Māori purge fails to end the party war

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Analysis: As the Iwi Chairs Forum fought fruitlessly to keep Te Pāti Māori together last week, spokesperson Bayden Barber offered a warning: a split tōtara is only good for the fire. Now Te Pāti Māori finds itself in an inferno. ... <a title="Te Pāti Māori purge fails to end the party war" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/te-pati-maori-purge-fails-to-end-the-party-war/" aria-label="Read more about Te Pāti Māori purge fails to end the party war">Read more</a>

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Smoke warning as Tongariro fire grows

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters continue to battle the Tongariro National Park wildfire. Fire and Emergency People living near the Tongariro National Park fire are being warned to take extra precautions to protect themselves, young children and the elderly from smoke. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said residents should close windows and doors if staying ... <a title="Smoke warning as Tongariro fire grows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/smoke-warning-as-tongariro-fire-grows/" aria-label="Read more about Smoke warning as Tongariro fire grows">Read more</a>

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New Zealand Trotting Cup – all you need to know

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Cameron Hart with Swayzee, who won the NZ Trotting Cup in 2023 and 2024. PHOTOSPORT Partying racegoers at the New Zealand Trotting Cup meeting at Addington in Christchurch will get to see the best pacer in Australasia, the champion Leap to Fame, in action on Tuesday. New Zealand Cup day is ... <a title="New Zealand Trotting Cup – all you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/new-zealand-trotting-cup-all-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand Trotting Cup – all you need to know">Read more</a>

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Weather: Warm start to the week, but more rain expected after Wednesday

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to many parts of NZ later this week. File photo. 123RF New Zealand’s temperatures are getting into summer territory, but a low pressure system is expected to bring rain to many areas of the country later this week. Maximum temperatures were expected ... <a title="Weather: Warm start to the week, but more rain expected after Wednesday" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/weather-warm-start-to-the-week-but-more-rain-expected-after-wednesday/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Warm start to the week, but more rain expected after Wednesday">Read more</a>

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Two Kiwi perfume rebels invite you on a ‘Journey of Scent’

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Self-taught scent artist Nathan Taare and French-trained perfume afficionado Whitney Steel deliver a fresh take on the fragrance world in the new RNZ series Journey of Scent. While making the show was really fun, Steel says, it was a”nail-biting” moment presenting guests with their personalised perfumes, especially star chef Kia Kanuta. ... <a title="Two Kiwi perfume rebels invite you on a ‘Journey of Scent’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/two-kiwi-perfume-rebels-invite-you-on-a-journey-of-scent/" aria-label="Read more about Two Kiwi perfume rebels invite you on a ‘Journey of Scent’">Read more</a>

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Live: Tongariro National Park wildfire spreads to nearly 3000 hectares

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a spectacular but worrying vista for a central plateau village. The blaze has burned through up to 2500 hectares and is 20 percent contained. Whakapapa Village was evacuated on Sunday, and the fire has forced the evacuation of trampers ... <a title="Live: Tongariro National Park wildfire spreads to nearly 3000 hectares" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/live-tongariro-national-park-wildfire-spreads-to-nearly-3000-hectares/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Tongariro National Park wildfire spreads to nearly 3000 hectares">Read more</a>

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Basketball: Bigs back for Tall Blacks’ qualifiers against Boomers

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Centre Yanni Wetzell returns to Tall Blacks for games against Australia. Supplied The Tall Blacks’ path to the 2027 FIBA World Cup begins against familiar foes. At the end of the month the Tall Blacks will resume their storied rivalry with the Australian Boomers in a home-away series of two World ... <a title="Basketball: Bigs back for Tall Blacks’ qualifiers against Boomers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/basketball-bigs-back-for-tall-blacks-qualifiers-against-boomers/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Bigs back for Tall Blacks’ qualifiers against Boomers">Read more</a>

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Former ACT Party president Tim Jago pleads not guilty to indecent assault

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Former ACT Party president Tim Jago. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Former ACT Party president Tim Jago has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault. Jago was charged with indecent assault last month relating to an allegation from 1995. He pleaded not guilty at the North Shore District Court on Monday and elected ... <a title="Former ACT Party president Tim Jago pleads not guilty to indecent assault" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/former-act-party-president-tim-jago-pleads-not-guilty-to-indecent-assault/" aria-label="Read more about Former ACT Party president Tim Jago pleads not guilty to indecent assault">Read more</a>

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Parts of Tongariro National Park reduced to ash in huge blaze, Lodge owner says

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The owner of a lodge near Tongariro National Park, says areas of the land have been reduced to ash by a raging wildfire spreading more than 2500 hectares. The fire began on Saturday and was just 20 percent contained. It had led to the evacuation of trampers, lodges, the Hillary Outdoor ... <a title="Parts of Tongariro National Park reduced to ash in huge blaze, Lodge owner says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/parts-of-tongariro-national-park-reduced-to-ash-in-huge-blaze-lodge-owner-says/" aria-label="Read more about Parts of Tongariro National Park reduced to ash in huge blaze, Lodge owner says">Read more</a>

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What happens next for Te Pāti Māori and expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Tākuta Ferris

November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi announce the MPs’ expulsion. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Te Pāti Māori’s decision to expel two of its MPs leaves it with further decisions to be made. The decision taken by the party’s National Council overnight means Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will remain as MP for ... <a title="What happens next for Te Pāti Māori and expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Tākuta Ferris" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/10/what-happens-next-for-te-pati-maori-and-expelled-mps-mariameno-kapa-kingi-takuta-ferris/" aria-label="Read more about What happens next for Te Pāti Māori and expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Tākuta Ferris">Read more</a>