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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man was able to be winched to safety during the very early hours of the morning. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED A man is lucky to be alive after falling down a Northland cliff face and spending more than fiver hours stranded while rescuers worked to find him. Police said various ... <a title="Man ‘lucky to be alive’ after fall down Northland cliff face" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/man-lucky-to-be-alive-after-fall-down-northland-cliff-face/" aria-label="Read more about Man ‘lucky to be alive’ after fall down Northland cliff face">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand St Bede’s College Fr Rowan Donoghue arrives at Christchurch District Court for an appearance on January 28, 2026 Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Warning: The story contains references to sexual abuse More than two decades after departing St Bede’s College Fr Rowan Donoghue was unmasked as sexually abusing boys in his care. ... <a title="How a St Bede’s College priest was revealed as sexually abusing boys" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/how-a-st-bedes-college-priest-was-revealed-as-sexually-abusing-boys/" aria-label="Read more about How a St Bede’s College priest was revealed as sexually abusing boys">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Celia Wade-Brown. Supplied One of the Wellington region’s longest-serving politicians and best-known environmentalists has announced she will retire from politics later this year. Green Party list MP and former Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown announced her retirement today, saying she would not be contesting the November election. “Having served as a Green ... <a title="Green MP Celia Wade-Brown to stand down at election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/green-mp-celia-wade-brown-to-stand-down-at-election/" aria-label="Read more about Green MP Celia Wade-Brown to stand down at election">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The move was announced Monday in a statement from Channel 4, which airs the TV baking competition in the United Kingdom. It said it was “delighted to announce” Lawson’s arrival on the show, which airs on TVNZ+ in New Zealand. “Nigella’s expertise, empathy and humour are the perfect ingredients for the ... <a title="Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on ‘The Great British Bake Off’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/nigella-lawson-to-replace-prue-leith-on-the-great-british-bake-off/" aria-label="Read more about Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on ‘The Great British Bake Off’">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jamaican drummer Sly Dunbar, one half of a legendary duo who played with reggae and rock giants from Lee “Scratch” Perry to Mick Jagger, has died at his home aged 73, Jamaica’s authorities announced. Nicknamed “Sly and Robbie”, the rhythm section Dunbar formed with bassist Robbie Shakespeare, who died in 2021, ... <a title="Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer, dies aged 73" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/sly-dunbar-legendary-reggae-drummer-dies-aged-73/" aria-label="Read more about Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer, dies aged 73">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced Budget Day will be 28 May. Willis confirmed the date while presenting the Budget Policy Statement at Select Committee on Wednesday morning. She promised the Budget would focus on supporting the delivery of core public services like healthcare, education, defence and ... <a title="Finance Minister Nicola Willis sets Budget Day for 28 May" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/finance-minister-nicola-willis-sets-budget-day-for-28-may/" aria-label="Read more about Finance Minister Nicola Willis sets Budget Day for 28 May">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roigard made his All Black debut against Australia in 2023 and has played 17 tests, scoring 12 tries. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand Rugby has locked in one of its best talents for the next four seasons. Cam Roigard has recommitted to the All Blacks, Hurricanes and Counties Manukau through to the ... <a title="Cam Roigard recommits future to NZ Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/cam-roigard-recommits-future-to-nz-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about Cam Roigard recommits future to NZ Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Transport and police say they are working to improve safety on buses, trains and ferries. Duoya Lu Explainer – A series of unprovoked attacks on Auckland public transport – including a fatal stabbing last month – have raised concerns about the safety of riders and drivers in Aotearoa’s biggest city. ... <a title="Bus attacks: How to stay safe on Auckland Transport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/bus-attacks-how-to-stay-safe-on-auckland-transport/" aria-label="Read more about Bus attacks: How to stay safe on Auckland Transport">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A map from Wednesday morning shows a rescue helicopter searching the area. Flightradar24 Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area, north of Wellington. Police said they were notified at 7.30am by an activation of an automated crash alert. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre is coordinating ... <a title="Emergency services rush to helicopter crash in Paekākāriki Hill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/emergency-services-rush-to-helicopter-crash-in-paekakariki-hill/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency services rush to helicopter crash in Paekākāriki Hill">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Post shop in Johnsonville RNZ / Richard Tindiller A store owner says he cannot understand why NZ Post plans to close his store’s postal service. This week, NZ Post confirmed it would be removing 142 partner stores, like convenience stores and pharmacies that also offer postal services, by the end of ... <a title="Waikato business owner mystified by NZ Post closure decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/waikato-business-owner-mystified-by-nz-post-closure-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Waikato business owner mystified by NZ Post closure decision">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City Council Auckland Council says using AI to help sort through bins will make the region’s rubbish management more cost-effective. Almost a third of Auckland’s recycling now ends up in landfill, and the council said it was costing ratepayers about $3.5 million a year. Auckland Council general waste manager Justine ... <a title="Auckland Council turns to AI to cut cost of residents’ recycling errors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/auckland-council-turns-to-ai-to-cut-cost-of-residents-recycling-errors/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council turns to AI to cut cost of residents’ recycling errors">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Bushell, Clinical Associate Professor in Pharmacy, University of Canberra Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce inflammation and support overall health. But how much of this is backed by ... <a title="Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/should-i-take-a-fish-oil-supplement-for-my-heart-joints-or-mood-267976/" aria-label="Read more about Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?">Read more</a>
