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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga topscored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their win over Cairns. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz NZ Breakers NBL season is still alive, after they beat Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row and was largely built on a dominant ... <a title="NZ Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff pursuit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/nz-breakers-beat-cairns-taipans-to-stay-alive-in-nbl-playoff-pursuit/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff pursuit">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Campbell Melville Ives takes second place on the podium, alongside winner Scotty James (Australia) and third Valentino Guseli (Australia). FIS/David Tributsch Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives has showcased a new triple jump sequence to secure silver in the halfpipe at the latest FIS World Cup in Switzerland. The Winter Olympic-bound teen’s ... <a title="Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/kiwi-snowboarder-campbell-melville-ives-earns-world-cup-silver-in-switzerland/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC has decisively won the first-ever North v South Kiwi derby in the new Oceania Football Confederation Pro League (OFC), following a clinical 3-0 victory over South Island United. New Football Oceania Professional League kicks off, in Auckland In front of a noisy and expectant crowd at Eden Park in ... <a title="Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/auckland-fc-starts-ofc-pro-league-in-style/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rassie Erasmus and an AI generated image of Tony Brown PHOTOSPORT Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown’s links to the now vacant All Black coaching role. Erasmus posted an AI-generated video of Brown, who is currently attack coach for the world ... <a title="Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/rassie-erasmus-mocks-all-blacks-with-ai-generated-post/" aria-label="Read more about Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ngaiotonga Bridge has been washed out, Whangarei District Council warned on Sunday. Supplied/ Whangarei District Council Flooding in Northland has isolated communities, led to a deluge of calls to emergency services and prompted warnings that those affected should move to higher ground. Just before 9am on Sunday, Fire and Emergency ... <a title="Live: Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/live-flooding-in-northland-isolates-communities-prompts-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga top scored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their 104-86 win over Cairns on January 17th 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Breakers NBL season’s still alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row, ... <a title="Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/breakers-beat-cairns-taipans-to-stay-alive-in-nbl-playoff/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with detectives who think – and act – differently. This fall, new seasons of Elsbeth, High Potential, Patience and Watson have aired, and they all feature leads who share similar characteristics: They’re outsiders, ... <a title="The rise of the autistic detective – neurodivergent minds at the heart of modern mysteries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/the-rise-of-the-autistic-detective-neurodivergent-minds-at-the-heart-of-modern-mysteries/" aria-label="Read more about The rise of the autistic detective – neurodivergent minds at the heart of modern mysteries">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Phoenix move up A-League table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/phoenix-move-up-a-league-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix move up A-League table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Tahuna Rd involved one car. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died the day after a single-car crash near Whakatāne. Emergency services were called to Tahuna Rd about 3.40pm on Saturday. Two people were seriously injured in the crash initially, but police said one of ... <a title="Person dies day after serious crash in Whakatāne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/person-dies-day-after-serious-crash-in-whakatane/" aria-label="Read more about Person dies day after serious crash in Whakatāne">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Phoneix move up A-League table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/phoneix-move-up-a-league-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoneix move up A-League table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on Puketona Rd. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Northland’s Bay of Islands overnight. Police said at 12.10am on Sunday, the pedestrian was hit on Puketona Rd, near the Garden Court intersection in Haruru. The spokesperson said ... <a title="Pedestrian killed after being hit by car overnight in Northland’s Bay of Islands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/pedestrian-killed-after-being-hit-by-car-overnight-in-northlands-bay-of-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Pedestrian killed after being hit by car overnight in Northland’s Bay of Islands">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Drivers have been warned of flooding in some parts of Northland, after heavy rain, while some areas have been isolated by slips and floods. On Sunday morning Whangārei District Council said drivers should not travel in or out of Ngunguru, Helena Bay, Ōakura, Punaruku, or ... <a title="Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/flooding-in-northland-isolates-communities-prompts-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings">Read more</a>
