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January 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vic Camilieri-Asch, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Queensland University of Technology Four people have now been bitten by sharks in the last two days in New South Wales, including three in Sydney Harbour. Two people are in critical condition. The shark species responsible isn’t yet known. But some of ... <a title="Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbour and other summer grounds. Here’s how you can stay safe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/bull-sharks-are-spending-longer-in-sydney-harbour-and-other-summer-grounds-heres-how-you-can-stay-safe-273897/" aria-label="Read more about Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbour and other summer grounds. Here’s how you can stay safe">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yixiao Zhou, Associate Professor in Economics and Director of China Economy Program, Australian National University China’s economy met the government’s official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%. Exports played an outsized role in delivering this headline growth. ... <a title="To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/to-sustain-prosperity-as-its-population-shrinks-china-will-have-to-invest-big-at-home-273894/" aria-label="Read more about To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jye Marshall, Lecturer, Fashion Design, School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology Valentino, who died on Monday at 93, leaves a lasting legacy full of celebrities, glamour and, in his words, knowing what women want: “to be beautiful”. The Italian fashion powerhouse has secured his ... <a title="Valentino shaped the runway – and the red carpet – for 60 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/valentino-shaped-the-runway-and-the-red-carpet-for-60-years-273891/" aria-label="Read more about Valentino shaped the runway – and the red carpet – for 60 years">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dennis Ansley has been a duty lawyer in Auckland for more than 38 years. Supplied An Auckland duty lawyer isn’t ruling out further action, after not working for a week to raise awareness for poor pay and conditions. Duty lawyers are paid by the Justice Ministry to give free legal advice ... <a title="Auckland duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/auckland-duty-lawyers-consider-further-industrial-action-over-pay-conditions/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lulu Sun of New Zealand at the Australian Open. LUKAS COCH/Photosport New Zealand’s Lulu Sun was beaten by Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Australian Open in warm conditions on court 13. It was the first match of the year for Sun who ... <a title="Tennis: Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/tennis-lulu-sun-loses-to-qualifier-at-australian-open/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park is one of New Zealand’s biggest, busiest and beloved city parks in the middle of urban Auckland. The New Zealand Gardens Trust has just awarded the park five stars for their gardens and named it a Garden of National Significance. The park has been operational since the early 1900s when it was gifted ... <a title="What makes Cornwall Park so special?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/what-makes-cornwall-park-so-special/" aria-label="Read more about What makes Cornwall Park so special?">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Riley and her son on the site of the proposed Super Liquor store. Supplied/Lisa Riley Plans for Lake Hāwea’s first standalone liquor store have been approved despite record community opposition. Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision, where ... <a title="Plans for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea was approved despite record community objections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/plans-for-a-super-liquor-store-in-lake-hawea-was-approved-despite-record-community-objections/" aria-label="Read more about Plans for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea was approved despite record community objections">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Harry Darkins, 36, was a teacher at Auckland’s Ormiston Junior College before his death. ONERAHI CENTRAL CRICKET CLUB / SUPPLIED A much-loved teacher and sportsman in the Auckland and Northland communities is being mourned following his death on a road in Northland’s Bay of Islands. Harry Darkins, 36, died after being ... <a title="Much-loved teacher and sportsman killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/much-loved-teacher-and-sportsman-killed-in-northlands-bay-of-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Much-loved teacher and sportsman killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Six months after announcing a potential sale was on the cards, Fletcher Building revealed on Tuesday that a binding agreement had been reached, and its construction division would be sold to French giant Vinci. The market reaction was generally positive — for years the construction division had been problematic for Fletcher ... <a title="Why Fletcher Building is selling its construction division to French giant Vinci" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/why-fletcher-building-is-selling-its-construction-division-to-french-giant-vinci/" aria-label="Read more about Why Fletcher Building is selling its construction division to French giant Vinci">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg has all but guaranteed his shot at gold this year. AAP / Photosport The most pulsating, unpredictable and primal sport on the planet is set to deliver more chaos, drama, and stunning feats of violence in 2026. Vicious knockouts, ingenious submissions, blood feuds, and iconic mic moments ... <a title="UFC: Predictions, previews and wish-list for 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/ufc-predictions-previews-and-wish-list-for-2026/" aria-label="Read more about UFC: Predictions, previews and wish-list for 2026">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The companies announced their proposed merger late last year. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission says it has received an application from discount fuel retailers NPD and Gull to merge their national operations. The merger would create a network of 240 fuel stations, making it the third-largest behind Z Energy ... <a title="NPD–Gull merger plan lands at Commerce Commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/npd-gull-merger-plan-lands-at-commerce-commission/" aria-label="Read more about NPD–Gull merger plan lands at Commerce Commission">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Low-lying Bland Bay, on the Whangaruru Peninsula, is highly susceptible to flooding. Peter de Graaf About 80 campers trapped at Whangaruru since Sunday have finally made it home after earlier having to walk to safety over a massive slip. Jude Thompson, of the Whangaruru Residents and Ratepayers Association, said the campers ... <a title="80 campers trapped in Whangaruru return home after having to hike over massive slip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/80-campers-trapped-in-whangaruru-return-home-after-having-to-hike-over-massive-slip/" aria-label="Read more about 80 campers trapped in Whangaruru return home after having to hike over massive slip">Read more</a>
