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January 13, 2026
Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan advocacy group has condemned Indonesia over taking up the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council, saying it was “totally unfit” and the choice “makes a mockery” of the office. Indonesia was the sole candidate for the Asia-Pacific bloc at the council (HRC), which also includes China, Japan ... <a title="Indonesia accused of being ‘unfit’ for UN rights council presidency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/indonesia-accused-of-being-unfit-for-un-rights-council-presidency/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia accused of being ‘unfit’ for UN rights council presidency">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person has died after a house fire in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to an apartment on Korimako Lane just after 4pm on Tuesday after reports of a fire alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. Police said one person was transported to hospital ... <a title="One dead after Christchurch apartment fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/one-dead-after-christchurch-apartment-fire/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after Christchurch apartment fire">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A major road in Rotorua has been closed after a serious two-vehicle crash. Police said several people were injured after two vehicles collided on Tauranga Direct Road between Hamurana Road and Te Waerenga Road at about 5.30pm on Tuesday. The road is closed while emergency services respond. Motorists are advised to ... <a title="‘Several’ people injured in serious Rotorua crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/several-people-injured-in-serious-rotorua-crash/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Several’ people injured in serious Rotorua crash">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finn Reynolds and James Watt during their doubles match at the ASB Classic. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand doubles pairing Finn Reynolds and James Watt have belied their wildcard status to progress to the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland. The local duo beat Belgium’s Sander Gille ... <a title="Tennis: NZ pair into ASB Classic quarter finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/tennis-nz-pair-into-asb-classic-quarter-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: NZ pair into ASB Classic quarter finals">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cartridge of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas or nangs, can cause serious health problems. These were found in a street in France in 2020. AFP/ GARO Police are concerned about what they say is an increase in drivers huffing nitrous oxide, or ‘nangs’, from small silver canisters. Last Wednesday, a ... <a title="Teen caught huffing nangs while driving" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/teen-caught-huffing-nangs-while-driving/" aria-label="Read more about Teen caught huffing nangs while driving">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Who gets the best deal in retirement? Australians or New Zealanders? RNZ / REECE BAKER Do New Zealanders or Australians get a better deal in retirement? Commentators say it depends who you’re asking. A number of people who contact RNZ with questions about their financial lives want to know about NZ ... <a title="Australia vs NZ: Who’s doing retirement income better?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/australia-vs-nz-whos-doing-retirement-income-better/" aria-label="Read more about Australia vs NZ: Who’s doing retirement income better?">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
By Kim Wingerei and Michael West in Sydney Adelaide Writers’ Week, a core part of South Australia’s premier cultural event, the Adelaide Festival, has finally been cancelled in its 40th year. There are own goals. And then there is the board of the Adelaide Festival (ably assisted by referee, Premier Peter Malinauskas). After yesterday’s resignation ... <a title="Adelaide Writers Week: Cancelled – no decorum without a quorum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/adelaide-writers-week-cancelled-no-decorum-without-a-quorum/" aria-label="Read more about Adelaide Writers Week: Cancelled – no decorum without a quorum">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person is in a serious condition after an apartment fire in Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon. Fire and Emergency were called to the blaze in the suburb of Sydenham at 4:05pm after reports of a fire alarm sounding off and the smell of smoke. Four ... <a title="One seriously injured after Christchurch apartment fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/one-seriously-injured-after-christchurch-apartment-fire/" aria-label="Read more about One seriously injured after Christchurch apartment fire">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The flight looped back to Auckland soon after it left. Supplied / FlightRadar24 A flight bound for Vancouver returned to Auckland International Airport shortly after takeoff. The AC40 flight was due to depart Auckland at 2pm on Tuesday, but it didn’t leave until 2.51pm. According to Flight Aware, it landed back ... <a title="Flight bound for Vancouver loops back to Auckland Airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/flight-bound-for-vancouver-loops-back-to-auckland-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Flight bound for Vancouver loops back to Auckland Airport">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s south-western motorway has reopened after a truck load of rubbish caught fire before it was spilled onto the road. The blaze and debris initially closed two lanes and filled the area with smoke. Both lanes near Lambie Drive have reopened and the debris cleared. The truck driver dumped his load ... <a title="Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/heavy-traffic-on-aucklands-south-western-motorway-after-truck-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amin Naeni, PhD Candidate in International Relations, Deakin University In late December, Tehran’s bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency. These protests quickly spread nationwide, although the level of participation remained limited, initially. The situation changed when Reza Pahlavi, ... <a title="This is the playbook the Iranian regime uses to crack down on protests – but will it work this time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/this-is-the-playbook-the-iranian-regime-uses-to-crack-down-on-protests-but-will-it-work-this-time-273215/" aria-label="Read more about This is the playbook the Iranian regime uses to crack down on protests – but will it work this time?">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Fai’ilagi will take the reigns from Moana’s inspirational 2024 leader, Ardie Savea, who is on playing sabbatical in Japan. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Miracle Fai’ilagi is no stranger to the unexpected, his very arrival into the world marked by extraordinary circumstances. Such was the nature of his birth that his ... <a title="Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/miracle-journey-from-village-rugby-to-super-rugby-captain/" aria-label="Read more about Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain">Read more</a>
