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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins prepares to address his party’s caucus retreat in West Auckland, RNZ / Lillian Hanly Labour leader Chris Hipkins has come out swinging at the government in his first speech of election year, saying its responsible for the situation New Zealand is in. Hipkins said New Zealanders were ... <a title="Labour leader takes aim at government in first speech of election year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/labour-leader-takes-aim-at-government-in-first-speech-of-election-year/" aria-label="Read more about Labour leader takes aim at government in first speech of election year">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that this year’s election will be held on 7 November. National MPs are gathering for their first caucus meeting of the year in Christchurch, while Labour MPs will also hold theirs in Auckland. Saturday, 7 November had already been the most mentioned frequently as a ... <a title="Watch: Election to be held on 7 November, Christopher Luxon announces" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/watch-election-to-be-held-on-7-november-christopher-luxon-announces/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Election to be held on 7 November, Christopher Luxon announces">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Slash at Tolaga Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. RNZ / Alexa Cook The mayor of Gisborne says the district’s Civil Defence and emergency services are ready to go ahead of heavy rains forecast for the next 24 hours. Up to 350mm of rain is expected to fall north of Tolaga ... <a title="Weather: Gisborne region prepares for incoming deluge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/weather-gisborne-region-prepares-for-incoming-deluge/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Gisborne region prepares for incoming deluge">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that this year’s election will be held on 7 November. National MPs are gathering for their first caucus meeting of the year in Christchurch, while Labour MPs will also hold theirs in Auckland. Saturday, 7 November had already been the most mentioned frequently as a ... <a title="Watch live: Election to be held on 7 November, Christopher Luxon announces" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/watch-live-election-to-be-held-on-7-november-christopher-luxon-announces/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Election to be held on 7 November, Christopher Luxon announces">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand John Welch paddles Jazmyn Welch’s partner Holly to safety after their Kūaotunu home was surround by neck-deep, fast-moving floodwaters. Peter de Graaf / RNZ A woman rescued by kayak from the deck of her Coromandel home on Wednesday morning says she has never seen flooding like it – not even during ... <a title="Women saved from ‘eye-level water’ in dramatic kayak rescue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/women-saved-from-eye-level-water-in-dramatic-kayak-rescue/" aria-label="Read more about Women saved from ‘eye-level water’ in dramatic kayak rescue">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne One Nation continues to surge after the Bondi terror attack, as a Morgan poll has them gaining six points at the Coalition’s expense. A national Australian Morgan ... <a title="Morgan poll has One Nation surging at Coalition’s expense; Trump’s net approval in negative double digits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/morgan-poll-has-one-nation-surging-at-coalitions-expense-trumps-net-approval-in-negative-double-digits-273804/" aria-label="Read more about Morgan poll has One Nation surging at Coalition’s expense; Trump’s net approval in negative double digits">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By François Thoral, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Marine Ecology, University of Waikato Surfers caught in a marine darkwave. Jean Thoral, CC BY-NC-SA Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live. Gradually, that light is fading. ... <a title="New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/new-study-sheds-light-on-the-threat-of-marine-darkwaves-to-ocean-life-273225/" aria-label="Read more about New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
RNZ Pacific France’s High Commission in French Polynesia has reported the seizure of 4.87 tonnes of cocaine in its maritime zone. The armed forces in French Polynesia (FAPF), the national gendarmerie and the local branch of the anti-narcotics office (OFAST) were involved in the intercept. A statement from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have congratulated ... <a title="4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters – bound for Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/4-87-tonnes-of-cocaine-seized-in-french-polynesian-waters-bound-for-australia/" aria-label="Read more about 4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters – bound for Australia">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand At full capacity the Ngā Tamariki power station was expectec to generate enough electricity to supply about 158,000 average homes. Supplied / Mercury Energy Mercury Energy has powered up its new geothermal generator near Taupō, which is now delivering electricity generation to the national grid. Built at a cost of $220 ... <a title="Mercury Energy powers up new geothermal generator" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/mercury-energy-powers-up-new-geothermal-generator/" aria-label="Read more about Mercury Energy powers up new geothermal generator">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to announce the date of this year’s general election. National MPs are gathering for their first caucus meeting of the year in Christchurch, while Labour MPs will also hold theirs in Auckland. Saturday, 7 November has been mentioned most frequently as a likely date. Several ... <a title="Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces Election Day 2026 date" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/watch-live-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-announces-election-day-2026-date/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces Election Day 2026 date">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Angela Jackson, Social Policy Commissioner, Productivity Commission, and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Tasmania Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images At the start of the new year, many of us will commit to joining a gym, eating healthier or cutting back on drinking and smoking. We ... <a title="A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/a-stronger-focus-on-prevention-could-help-governments-rein-in-health-care-and-social-spending-273801/" aria-label="Read more about A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People queue to enter IKEA on its opening day in Auckland. Marika Khabazi / RNZ More than half a million people visited Auckland’s Ikea in its first month of business. Ikea said the Sylvia Park shop was the top-performing in the Ingka Group anywhere in the world for food sales. The ... <a title="40,000 plates, 28,000 meatballs: Ikea breaks records" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/40000-plates-28000-meatballs-ikea-breaks-records/" aria-label="Read more about 40,000 plates, 28,000 meatballs: Ikea breaks records">Read more</a>
