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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rob Baker has ruptured his ACL. AAP / Photosport American import Rob Baker will miss the remainder of the New Zealand Breakers’ NBL season after sustaining a significant knee injury. Baker suffered the injury during the team’s 104-86 road victory against the Cairns Taipans on Saturday. Scans in Melbourne confirmed he ... <a title="‘Heavy blow’ for Breakers with Rob Baker’s season over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/heavy-blow-for-breakers-with-rob-bakers-season-over/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Heavy blow’ for Breakers with Rob Baker’s season over">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at Christchurch Hospital. Fire and Emergency confirmed eight crews are at the hospital after being alerted by an automatic alarm about 12.25pm. A fire was found in a power supply room. A St John spokesperson said their assistance ... <a title="Fire crews battle blaze at Christchurch Hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-christchurch-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Fire crews battle blaze at Christchurch Hospital">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Ihaia Road in Ōpunake at around 10.15pm on Monday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A 37-year old man has been arrested after a serious assault in Taranaki last night. Police were called to Ihaia Road in Ōpunake at around 10.15pm on Monday after reports a person had been ... <a title="Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/man-arrested-after-person-hit-by-vehicle-and-assaulted-in-taranaki/" aria-label="Read more about Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Forest and Bird chief adviser Richard Capie. VNP / Phil Smith Forest and Bird is concerned government changes to the planning system will increase the risk of permanent damage to wildlife and native habitats. The conservation organisation said the decision to weaken national environmental direction removes vital safeguards New Zealanders expect, ... <a title="‘War on nature’: Forest and Bird says govt changes put wildlife at risk" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/war-on-nature-forest-and-bird-says-govt-changes-put-wildlife-at-risk/" aria-label="Read more about ‘War on nature’: Forest and Bird says govt changes put wildlife at risk">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Raymond Hsu holds his breath, staring at the screen as the NZQA results page loads. A few seconds later, the 10-year-old erupts — screaming, flapping his arms, jumping around the room as his father films the moment. Merit grades. In NCEA Level 1 and 2 exams typically sat by students five ... <a title="10-year-old aces high school exams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/10-year-old-aces-high-school-exams/" aria-label="Read more about 10-year-old aces high school exams">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lindis Pass (file photo). 123rf A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays after blocking a lane on State Highway 8 in the Lindis Pass. Emergency services were called to the crash near Birchwood Road between Omarama and Tarras shortly after 11am on Tuesday. Police said the northbound lane travelling towards Twizel has ... <a title="Four-vehicle crash blocks Lindis Pass" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/four-vehicle-crash-blocks-lindis-pass/" aria-label="Read more about Four-vehicle crash blocks Lindis Pass">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The car crashed into the Auckland City Mission building. RNZ A driver fled on foot after crashing into the Auckland City Mission building in the central city this morning. Police said they were called at about 10am on Tuesday after a vehicle collided with the side of a building on Hobson ... <a title="Driver arrested after crashing into Auckland City Mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/driver-arrested-after-crashing-into-auckland-city-mission/" aria-label="Read more about Driver arrested after crashing into Auckland City Mission">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Viliame Kasanawaqa, Doctoral Researcher, Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury When the United States recently escalated its confrontation with Venezuela – carrying out strikes in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro – the moves were framed as political intervention. But the raid also reflected ... <a title="Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/deep-sea-mining-is-the-next-geopolitical-frontline-and-the-pacific-is-in-the-crosshairs-273223/" aria-label="Read more about Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Mudgway, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Canterbury Yui Mok/Getty Images Elon Musk finally responded last week to widespread outrage about his social media platform X letting users create sexualised deepfakes with Grok, the platform’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Musk has now assured the United Kingdom ... <a title="Sexualised deepfakes on X are a sign of things to come. NZ law is already way behind" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/sexualised-deepfakes-on-x-are-a-sign-of-things-to-come-nz-law-is-already-way-behind-273562/" aria-label="Read more about Sexualised deepfakes on X are a sign of things to come. NZ law is already way behind">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial photo of Pukenui Anchor Island. Supplied / Leon Everett Remote Fiordland islands are deer-free again after three pests were found and removed during an annual sweep. Pukenui/Anchor Island and Indian Island in Dusky Sound are both managed to stay deer-free to provide safe, intact habitats for native wildlife and ... <a title="Remote Fiordland islands deer-free again after pests removed during annual sweep" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/remote-fiordland-islands-deer-free-again-after-pests-removed-during-annual-sweep/" aria-label="Read more about Remote Fiordland islands deer-free again after pests removed during annual sweep">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Services sector expanded in December PSI survey posts best result since February 2024 New orders, sales and inventories rise; employment still falling Proportion of negative comments falls for fourth consecutive month. Services sector activity leapt higher in December, expanding for the first time in nearly two years and raising hopes ... <a title="After 21 months of pain, services sector finally turns the corner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/after-21-months-of-pain-services-sector-finally-turns-the-corner/" aria-label="Read more about After 21 months of pain, services sector finally turns the corner">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Artificial intelligence could soon be helping you get your supermarket shopping done, but one AI expert is warning consumers to be wary of the potential trade-off. Woolworths said it was working towards launching a new tool in partnership with Google. It will use Google’s Gemini Enterprise AI to transform its ... <a title="How AI might help you do your supermarket shopping" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/how-ai-might-help-you-do-your-supermarket-shopping/" aria-label="Read more about How AI might help you do your supermarket shopping">Read more</a>
