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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the Waitārere Beach shooting. RNZ/Mark Papalii Police say they remain in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting that left three people critically injured and a man dead, and are yet to speak to the injured survivors. A man, identified by his sister as ... <a title="Waitārere Beach shooting: Three people still fighting for their lives in hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/waitarere-beach-shooting-three-people-still-fighting-for-their-lives-in-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Waitārere Beach shooting: Three people still fighting for their lives in hospital">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rob Baker from the Breakers wants to win big with Ignite Cup. AAP / Photosport Prior to the tip off of the Australian NBL season, the Breakers knew very little about the league’s latest innovation – now it is the club’s only realistic chance of silverware this season. A new in-season ... <a title="Prize money motivating Breakers in tough NBL season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/prize-money-motivating-breakers-in-tough-nbl-season/" aria-label="Read more about Prize money motivating Breakers in tough NBL season">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Public domain Food prices rose 4 percent over 2025, Stats NZ, says, and the price of a loaf of bread lifted almost 60 percent. It has released the latest food price data, which shows that the annual rate of inflation slowed slightly in December, down from 4.4 percent in the 12 ... <a title="White bread price up 60 percent – here’s how much more expensive food got last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/white-bread-price-up-60-percent-heres-how-much-more-expensive-food-got-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about White bread price up 60 percent – here’s how much more expensive food got last year">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters will be the first New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister to visit all 17 members of the Pacific Islands Forum. RNZ / Mark Papalii Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters leaves for Kiribati on Sunday after being snubbed by the country’s president last year. Taneti Maamau UN Photo Peters said the ... <a title="Winston Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/winston-peters-off-to-kiribati-year-after-being-snubbed/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Benjamin Timmins. Supplied The body of Benjamin Timmins is set to undergo a post-mortem today, as family grapple with confusion over Wednesday’s events. Police were called to the Waitārere Beach Road address by a silent 111 call, made by a child at the scene, where they found four people with gunshot ... <a title="Benjamin Timmins’ body undergoes post-mortem, as family grapples with Waitārere Beach shooting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/benjamin-timmins-body-undergoes-post-mortem-as-family-grapples-with-waitarere-beach-shooting/" aria-label="Read more about Benjamin Timmins’ body undergoes post-mortem, as family grapples with Waitārere Beach shooting">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand So now what? There’s six months till the All Blacks will play their first test of the year, a not so insignificant showdown with a full strength France in Christchurch. Between now and then, someone needs to be hired to replace Scott Robertson after his tenure was sensationally cut short on ... <a title="All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson’s sacking?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/all-blacks-who-is-next-after-scott-robertsons-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson’s sacking?">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters will be the first New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister to visit all 17 members of the Pacific Islands Forum. RNZ / Mark Papalii Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters leaves for Kiribati on Sunday after being snubbed by the country’s president last year. Taneti Maamau UN Photo Peters said the ... <a title="Winston Peters off to Kiribati a year after being snubbed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/winston-peters-off-to-kiribati-a-year-after-being-snubbed/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters off to Kiribati a year after being snubbed">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson. The coach’s reign came to an end after just two years in the top job following a less than favourable internal review. NZR’s chair David Kirk said they took on a wide ... <a title="Former All Blacks captain blasts NZ Rugby after Scott Robertson sacking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/former-all-blacks-captain-blasts-nz-rugby-after-scott-robertson-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Blacks captain blasts NZ Rugby after Scott Robertson sacking">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blue Springs, near Tirau RNZ/Carol Stiles The tourism minister says she has a meeting planned with the mayor to discuss concerns about the Putāruru Blue Spring being trashed by tourists. Earlier this week, Waikato Regional Council chairperson Warren Maher shared his concerns about the site, which he said was being trashed ... <a title="Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/leaders-to-meet-over-tourists-trashing-blue-spring/" aria-label="Read more about Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bonus structure has been developed in consultation with the NZOC Athletes’ Commission. AFP / MARCO BERTORELLO New Zealand athletes will receive a medal-winning bonus in the upcoming Olympic Games. In addition to sponsorship for the New Zealand Team, Kathmandu will offer bonuses to medal winners at February’s Milano Cortina 2026 ... <a title="Kiwis set to receive medal bonuses at Olympic Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/kiwis-set-to-receive-medal-bonuses-at-olympic-games/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis set to receive medal bonuses at Olympic Games">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Two people have died after a crash in Beerescourt in western Hamlton overnight. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on Te Rapa Road at around 12.30am. Two people were found dead at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, ... <a title="Two killed in two-vehicle crash in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/two-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Two killed in two-vehicle crash in Hamilton">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen A woman has been charged with the murder of a man in Tauranga last month. A man was found dead at an address on Fraser Street on 14 December. The woman, initially charged with assault on a person in a relationship, has today been charged with murder ... <a title="Woman charged with murder month after man’s death in Tauranga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/woman-charged-with-murder-month-after-mans-death-in-tauranga/" aria-label="Read more about Woman charged with murder month after man’s death in Tauranga">Read more</a>
