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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police Police have recovered two bodies from the Waikato River. Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said they found a person dead in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 25-year-old man Teananga Tiotia. Police and divers have been conducting a search of the river since Tiotia ... <a title="Police find second body in Waikato River search" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/police-find-second-body-in-waikato-river-search/" aria-label="Read more about Police find second body in Waikato River search">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika Miracle Faillagi scores his third try during the Super Rugby Pacific match, Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland. Michael Thomas/ActionPress The first player to sign a Super Rugby contract straight from Samoan club rugby, Miracle Fai’ilagi, will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. ... <a title="Rugby: Miracle Fai’ilagi to lead Moana for 2026 Super Rugby season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/rugby-miracle-faiilagi-to-lead-moana-for-2026-super-rugby-season/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Miracle Fai’ilagi to lead Moana for 2026 Super Rugby season">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Roy Ebel, PhD Candidate in Evolutionary Biology, Museums Victoria Research Institute Rosenberg’s goanna (WAM R95408) with skin bones visible in purple. Roy Ebel Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape. Ever ... <a title="A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/a-centuries-old-debate-on-how-reptiles-keep-evolving-skin-bones-is-finally-settled-268107/" aria-label="Read more about A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority says she believes she’s been “targeted” by police leadership, including the police commissioner, and says her reputation is now “shit”. In an exclusive interview with RNZ, Angela Brazier says she’s “pissed off” ... <a title="‘Pissed off’: Former gun safety boss hits out at police, speaks on McSkimming probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/pissed-off-former-gun-safety-boss-hits-out-at-police-speaks-on-mcskimming-probe/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Pissed off’: Former gun safety boss hits out at police, speaks on McSkimming probe">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / James Bell A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. The coral, measured at 4m high and 4.5m wide, was found in the waters of Fiordland. It was likely to be 300-400 years ... <a title="Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/centuries-old-enormous-black-coral-found-in-fiordland/" aria-label="Read more about Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say they will not be charging three people arrested for fighting in a public place during a solidarity for Venezuela protest in Wellington last week. Former mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham was arrested alongside two other men following a scuffle during the protest in the central city shortly after midday on ... <a title="Police rule out charges against Wellington’s Graham Bloxham after arrest at protest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/police-rule-out-charges-against-wellingtons-graham-bloxham-after-arrest-at-protest/" aria-label="Read more about Police rule out charges against Wellington’s Graham Bloxham after arrest at protest">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating whether three bar roberies in the area were linked. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A police investigation into whether a spate of aggravated robberies at Hutt Valley bars are linked is underway. Police said the most recent bar targeted was on King St in Upper Hutt on ... <a title="Investigation into whether spate of aggravated robberies at Hutt Valley bars linked" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/investigation-into-whether-spate-of-aggravated-robberies-at-hutt-valley-bars-linked/" aria-label="Read more about Investigation into whether spate of aggravated robberies at Hutt Valley bars linked">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump. AFP / Getty Images North America / Kevin Dietsch US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent on any country that does business with the Islamic Republic of Iran. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of ... <a title="Trump announces 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/trump-announces-25-tariff-on-any-country-doing-business-with-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Trump announces 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When I first moved back to Australia after years living in Spain, I brought home an unexpected skill: how to hang out with friends without spending money. Cash was tight while abroad, and most of my circle couldn’t afford regular fancy dinners or big nights out, so we learnt to get ... <a title="How I have fun with friends without spending money" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/how-i-have-fun-with-friends-without-spending-money/" aria-label="Read more about How I have fun with friends without spending money">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Mark Papalii A person has been arrested at a protest outside the Iranian Embassy in Wellington. About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime and for the Crown Prince Reze Pahlavi to be installed as Shah. RNZ/Mark Papalii Many there say they have family back ... <a title="Person arrested at protest outside Wellington’s Iranian Embassy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/person-arrested-at-protest-outside-wellingtons-iranian-embassy/" aria-label="Read more about Person arrested at protest outside Wellington’s Iranian Embassy">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Each year the games industry reaches new highs and 2026 is no exception. With the release of long-awaited sequels like GTA VI and new exciting titles like Marvels Wolverine, gamers are spoiled for choice this year. Marvel’s Wolverine Play videoPause video This video is hosted on Youtube. .1em]:grid-cols-[calc(14rem*var(–base-multiplier))_1fr] @[28.1em]:p-16 @[28.1em]:gap-16 @[18.75em]:grid-cols-[2fr_3fr] ... <a title="Four games we are pumped to play in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/four-games-we-are-pumped-to-play-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Four games we are pumped to play in 2026">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Weak sales were still cited as the chief constraint on businesses. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Business confidence improves to highest level since March 2014 Net 39 percent expect economic improvement vs +17 pct in September survey Businesses report better demand, plan to invest and hire more. Inflation pressures contained around 3 ... <a title="Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/business-optimism-rises-despite-slower-growth-than-forecast/" aria-label="Read more about Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast">Read more</a>
