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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. See how the game unfolded below. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, Jason Spice, Ofisa ... <a title="T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/t20-black-clash-team-cricket-v-team-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wegovy slimming medication at a pharmacy in Berlin. AFP / Jens Kalaene Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded. New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One in three people over the age of 15 ... <a title="Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/pharmac-seeking-clinical-advice-on-funding-wegovy-weight-loss-medication/" aria-label="Read more about Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sundar the red panda. Supplied/Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo Staff at Te Nukuau Wellington Zoo are mourning the death of Sundar, one of the zoo’s popular red pandas and a familiar face to generations of visitors. Sundar was euthanised last weekend at the age of 12 after his health declined, with keepers ... <a title="Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/red-panda-sundar-dies-after-decade-at-wellington-zoo/" aria-label="Read more about Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Asia Pacific Report A pro-Palestian campaigner today accused the Israeli military forces of “once again trying to sanitise its” image in Aotearoa New Zealand, condemning a “shameful” visa programme enabling soldiers to holiday in this country. Leeann Wahanui-Peters branded the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) “more accurately as the Israeli Offence Force (IOF) because it is ... <a title="Israel accused over ‘shameful whitewashing’ bid to sanitise soldier holidays in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/israel-accused-over-shameful-whitewashing-bid-to-sanitise-soldier-holidays-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Israel accused over ‘shameful whitewashing’ bid to sanitise soldier holidays in NZ">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Orcas have been spotted scouting the waters of Wellington Harbour. Footage, captured on Saturday from Seatoun Wharf, shows two orcas exploring Wellington Harbour. The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle. According to the Department of Conservation, orcas commonly venture into Wellington Harbour throughout spring and summer looking for food, ... <a title="Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/watch-close-encounter-with-orcas-in-wellington-harbour/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Seaview treatment plant. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A warning has been issued after a sewage leak in Wellington. Wellington Water said partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant around 6pm on Saturday. It said the water near the leak may look ... <a title="Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/warning-after-sewage-leak-into-wellington-harbour/" aria-label="Read more about Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Ruthe (right) heads home Sam Tanner at the Potts Classic. Kerry Marshall/Photosport Teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe has added to his run of impressive performances, outlasting Olympian Sam Tanner to lower his own NZ junior 800 metres record at the Potts Classic in Hastings. Easing past his illustrious training partner ... <a title="Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/running-prodigy-sam-ruthe-edges-sam-tanner-in-recordbreaking-800m/" aria-label="Read more about Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Menšík (Czech Republic) celebrates winning the ASB Classic final against Sebastian Baez. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Jakub Menšík admits to shedding a tear as he received a powerful haka after winning the 2026 ASB Classic men’s singles. The 20-year-old Czech described his week in Auckland as a “rollercoaster”, after playing ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-after-rollercoaster-week/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils have crashed out during the opening day of Sail GP in Perth. Samo Vidic for SailGP NZ Black Foils have begun the new SailGP season in disastrous fashion, colliding heavily with Swtizerland in the opening race at Perth. The Swiss F50 struck the rear of the Kiwi boat, ... <a title="Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/black-foils-sidelined-after-heavy-collision-with-switzerland-at-sailgp-perth/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. First ball at Bay Oval is scheduled for 6.30pm. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, ... <a title="T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/t20-black-clash-live-team-cricket-v-team-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Two people have been seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Tahuna Road, Whakatāne, on Saturday afternoon. Police said the crash occurred between Secombe Road and Jackson Road, after the vehicle drove off the roadway. The incident was reported at about 3.40pm. Tahuna Road was ... <a title="Two seriously injured in Whakatāne single-vehicle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/two-seriously-injured-in-whakatane-single-vehicle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Two seriously injured in Whakatāne single-vehicle crash">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Mensik (CZE) returns a shot from Sebastian Baez (ARG) in the Men’s singles final match of the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 17 January 2026. Photo credit: Alan Lee / Photosport Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Czech Jakub Menšík has ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men’s singles crown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-mens-singles-crown/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men’s singles crown">Read more</a>
