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January 16, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle If you want to understand what’s going on in Iran, abandon what the Persians invented centuries ago: Manichaeism. We use the term today to denote political framing which is simplistic, black-and-white, two-dimensional — a world of Angels (us) and Demons (them). This article recognises multiple perspectives, including those of an activist ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Iran in the vortex – what’s really going on and the ‘invisible hand’ of Israel?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/eugene-doyle-iran-in-the-vortex-whats-really-going-on-and-the-invisible-hand-of-israel/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Iran in the vortex – what’s really going on and the ‘invisible hand’ of Israel?">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonny Bill Williams. Dan Himbrechts/ www.photosport.nz Dual code star Sonny Bill Williams has added his voice to the current All Black discussion, saying that the changes to the team shouldn’t end with the firing of coach Scott Robertson. In a video posted to Instagram, the multiple World Cup and NRL Premiership ... <a title="Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Black captaincy change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/sonny-bill-williams-calls-for-all-black-captaincy-change/" aria-label="Read more about Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Black captaincy change">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There is a very high threshold for accepting requests to access the bridge for special events said the NZTA. 123rf A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge organised by the Freedom and Rights Coalition has had its permit declined. The event is being organised for 31 January by the Brian ... <a title="March planned across Auckland Harbour Bridge has permit declined" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/march-planned-across-auckland-harbour-bridge-has-permit-declined/" aria-label="Read more about March planned across Auckland Harbour Bridge has permit declined">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The payroll system at Hutt Hospital went down on Wednesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER A nursing union delegate says an IT issue at Hutt Hospital meant nurses were underpaid for their most recent pay run. Health New Zealand has since fixed the problem, which it said affected more than a thousand ... <a title="IT issue means Hutt Hospital nurses underpaid says Union" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/it-issue-means-hutt-hospital-nurses-underpaid-says-union/" aria-label="Read more about IT issue means Hutt Hospital nurses underpaid says Union">Read more</a>
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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>
