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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency (NZTA) said the closure was caused by a large slip between Matawai and Waioweka. NZTA A police rescue is underway to reach people stuck in between land slips blocking State Highway 2 in the East Coast’s Waioeka Gorge. The Transport Agency (NZTA) said the road would remain closed ... <a title="Police rescue underway near Gisborne after slips block SH2 in Waioeka Gorge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/police-rescue-underway-near-gisborne-after-slips-block-sh2-in-waioeka-gorge/" aria-label="Read more about Police rescue underway near Gisborne after slips block SH2 in Waioeka Gorge">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Invercargill has bid farewell to the “absolutely extraordinary” late Sir Tim Shadbolt in a service marked by humour and reflection, but a stinging rebuke of his final term in office. Hundreds of friends, family, community members and political leaders gathered at the Civic Theatre for the public funeral on Friday afternoon, ... <a title="Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered as ‘absolutely extraordinary’ by family in public service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/sir-tim-shadbolt-remembered-as-absolutely-extraordinary-by-family-in-public-service/" aria-label="Read more about Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered as ‘absolutely extraordinary’ by family in public service">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The ASB Classic finalists Sebastian Baez and Jakub Mensik Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz After rain delays and double-duty Jakub Mensik and Sebastian Baez have prevailed to set-up a showdown on centre court in the final of the ASB Classic men’s tennis tournament on Saturday. Friday started with three quarterfinals still needing to be ... <a title="Tennis: Mensik v Baez for ASB Classic final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/tennis-mensik-v-baez-for-asb-classic-final/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Mensik v Baez for ASB Classic final">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZTA said motorists should expect lane closures and temporary speed limits on Transmission Gully/SH1, as chip seal works and pavement reconstruction continued (file image). RNZ / Reece Baker The transport agency is warning drivers to expect delays on Wellington’s Transmission Gully over the long weekend and is encouraging those travelling to ... <a title="NZTA warning Wellingtonians to expect traffic delays ahead of long weekend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/nzta-warning-wellingtonians-to-expect-traffic-delays-ahead-of-long-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about NZTA warning Wellingtonians to expect traffic delays ahead of long weekend">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 3D render of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls livery for the 2026 F1 season. VCARB / Red Bull Content Pool Racing Bulls have unveiled their 2026 Formula One livery, introduced Liam Lawson’s new teammate and showcased a new partnership with Ford at an event at the Central Michigan train station. ... <a title="A first look at Liam Lawson’s F1 car for 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/a-first-look-at-liam-lawsons-f1-car-for-2026/" aria-label="Read more about A first look at Liam Lawson’s F1 car for 2026">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The kiwi were killed at Wharengaere Bay (centre) on the Purerua Peninsula. Topshot Media / Dan Apiata Two dogs have been seized in the Bay of Islands as authorities investigate the deaths of around 20 highly protected kiwi – including four around Boxing Day alone. All the maulings occurred in one ... <a title="Death of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seized" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/death-of-bay-of-islands-kiwis-investigation-continues-with-two-dogs-seized/" aria-label="Read more about Death of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seized">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a shooting in Onehunga Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Police investigating a shooting that’s left a person critically injured believe it was a targeted attack. They are now appealing for information or any security camera footage from Arthur Street in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga. The ... <a title="Police believe Onehunga shooting that left one critically injured was a targeted attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/police-believe-onehunga-shooting-that-left-one-critically-injured-was-a-targeted-attack/" aria-label="Read more about Police believe Onehunga shooting that left one critically injured was a targeted attack">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Tim Shadbolt’s casket at his funeral. Katie Todd Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered at a funeral service at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre. During the service, Sir Tim was recognised as a man who always chose to see the best in every situation and the person in every person. Pastor Graeme ... <a title="Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/mourners-gather-to-remember-sir-tim-shadbolt-at-funeral/" aria-label="Read more about Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ginger-nuts are among those queuing ahead of Ed Sheeran’s Auckland concert today Gill Bonnett Ed Sheeran fans are converging on Go Media Stadium in Auckland for the premiere of his worldwide tour. The record-breaking British musician is playing two shows in Auckland, on Friday night and Saturday, before heading to Wellington ... <a title="Ed Sheeran fans excited for premiere show in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/ed-sheeran-fans-excited-for-premiere-show-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Ed Sheeran fans excited for premiere show in Auckland">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Hospital’s emergency department. RNZ / REECE BAKER Health officials said a gastroenteritis outbreak at Wellington Hospital was likely caused by contaminated food. Dozens of the hospital’s emergency department staff have fallen ill over the past week and Health New Zealand has confirmed the outbreak has now spread to a general ... <a title="Wellington Hospital gastroenteritis outbreak likely caused by contaminated food" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/wellington-hospital-gastroenteritis-outbreak-likely-caused-by-contaminated-food/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Hospital gastroenteritis outbreak likely caused by contaminated food">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZTA said motorists should expect lane closures and temporary speed limits on Transmission Gully/SH1, as chip seal works and pavement reconstruction continued (file image). RNZ / Reece Baker The transport agency is warning drivers to expect delays on Wellington’s Transmission Gully over the long weekend and is encouraging those travelling to ... <a title="NZTA warning Wellingtonions to expect traffic delays ahead of long weekend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/nzta-warning-wellingtonions-to-expect-traffic-delays-ahead-of-long-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about NZTA warning Wellingtonions to expect traffic delays ahead of long weekend">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An oil rig off the coast of Taranaki. Supplied An Australian firm incorporated weeks before New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas ban ended will have its application for an exploration permit considered uncontested. EnZed Energy is the first company to apply for a petroleum exploration permit since the 2018 ban, which ... <a title="First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under official consideration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/first-offshore-oil-and-gas-exploration-permit-since-ban-under-official-consideration/" aria-label="Read more about First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under official consideration">Read more</a>
