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January 19, 2026
After winning re-election in 2024, Donald Trump promised to be a dictator “on day one”. When it comes to press freedom, he has kept his word, extending the war on the press he launched while running for his first term with grave attacks on access to reliable information worldwide. Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which monitors ... <a title="One year into Trump’s second term – repressive US president on track to join world’s worst press freedom predators" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/one-year-into-trumps-second-term-repressive-us-president-on-track-to-join-worlds-worst-press-freedom-predators/" aria-label="Read more about One year into Trump’s second term – repressive US president on track to join world’s worst press freedom predators">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Seatbelt wounds revealed the real culprit in the Nelson crash last October. Photo / 123RF A drunk and disqualified driver who crashed and flipped his faulty car with his pregnant partner in the passenger seat tried to say she was behind the wheel at the time. However, bruises from the seatbelt ... <a title="Seatbelt injuries reveal truth behind Nelson crash that injured pregnant woman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/seatbelt-injuries-reveal-truth-behind-nelson-crash-that-injured-pregnant-woman/" aria-label="Read more about Seatbelt injuries reveal truth behind Nelson crash that injured pregnant woman">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The body was found near Gilberd Place in Torbay. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A member of the public has found a body on rocks on Auckland’s North Shore. Police said the body was found near Gilberd Place in Torbay shortly before 4pm Monday. An investigation into how the person died was ... <a title="Body found on rocks on Auckland’s North Shore by member of public" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/body-found-on-rocks-on-aucklands-north-shore-by-member-of-public/" aria-label="Read more about Body found on rocks on Auckland’s North Shore by member of public">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Joseph Gill, Associate Professor in Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology, Swinburne University of Technology Tennis’ four Grand Slams (the Australian, French and United States Opens, as well as England’s Wimbledon tournament) attract millions of spectators and billions of viewers each year. Melbourne’s Australian Open ... <a title="Life after the ‘Big 4’: are tennis’ modern stars cutting through like they used to?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/life-after-the-big-4-are-tennis-modern-stars-cutting-through-like-they-used-to-273350/" aria-label="Read more about Life after the ‘Big 4’: are tennis’ modern stars cutting through like they used to?">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Council of Trade Unions’ annual Mood of the Workforce survey showed incomes are falling even more behind on the cost of living. RNZ A major union-backed survey shows more workers reporting their incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living. The Council of Trade Unions’ annual Mood of the ... <a title="Council of Trade Unions survey shows incomes not keeping up with cost of living" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/council-of-trade-unions-survey-shows-incomes-not-keeping-up-with-cost-of-living/" aria-label="Read more about Council of Trade Unions survey shows incomes not keeping up with cost of living">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTERS One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon. At around 3.15pm on Monday, Police were alerted to a man in need of assistance in the water near Tutaritari Road. One helicopter, one ambulance and a first response unit was dispatched to the scene. The ... <a title="Man dead after drowning near Coromandel beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/man-dead-after-drowning-near-coromandel-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Man dead after drowning near Coromandel beach">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steven Adams has a sprained ankle. AFP New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams could be set for another injury lay-off in the NBA after falling heavily in the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday, the Rockets centre sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter while attempting ... <a title="Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/basketball-steven-adams-injured-in-rockets-win/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said a patrol car in the area spoke with pedestrians in the area shortly before the death. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Northland’s Bay of Islands in the early hours of Sunday morning was spoken to by police shortly before ... <a title="Police spoke to group of pedestrians shortly before one was killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/police-spoke-to-group-of-pedestrians-shortly-before-one-was-killed-in-northlands-bay-of-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Police spoke to group of pedestrians shortly before one was killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis speak to media following Luxon’s State of the Nation address in Auckland. RNZ / Calvin Samuel The Prime Minister says he isn’t worried about being offside with National MPs who have supported more housing intensification in Auckland, as he responds to questions ... <a title="Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/luxon-on-potential-rethink-of-auckland-intensification-after-state-of-the-nation-speech/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jodi Rowley, Curator, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Biology, Australian Museum, UNSW Sydney The green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea) Jodi Rowley, CC BY-NC-ND Almost two-thirds of Australia is privately owned. But most of our scientific understanding of how threatened species are faring comes from research done ... <a title="Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/citizen-scientists-are-spotting-more-and-more-rare-frogs-on-private-land-271850/" aria-label="Read more about Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Solomon Airlines confirmed an Airbus A320-200 would fly between the Garden City and Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila twice a week from July 1. Supplied Direct flights linking Christchurch and Vanuatu will launch in coming months, as the Pacific opens up further for South Island travellers. Solomon Airlines confirmed an Airbus A320-200 ... <a title="Christchurch to Vanuatu flights to launch in coming months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/christchurch-to-vanuatu-flights-to-launch-in-coming-months/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch to Vanuatu flights to launch in coming months">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Consents are no longer needed for a granny flat. (File photo) 123rf Consents are no longer needed to build a granny flat – but how much does it add to a property’s value? The rule change took effect last week, updating the Building Act and adding a new national direction under ... <a title="How much value could a granny flat add to your property?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/how-much-value-could-a-granny-flat-add-to-your-property/" aria-label="Read more about How much value could a granny flat add to your property?">Read more</a>
