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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>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson’ reign as All Blacks coach came to an end after just two years. Marty Melville 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 ... <a title="Scott Robertson sacking ‘couldn’t have come sooner’: former All Blacks captain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/scott-robertson-sacking-couldnt-have-come-sooner-former-all-blacks-captain/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Robertson sacking ‘couldn’t have come sooner’: former All Blacks captain">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF SPCA inspectors in Bay of Plenty and Waikato have been getting up to four calls a day this summer for dogs left in hot cars. Jason Blair, who leads the local team of inspectors, told Summer Report they were receiving more calls every summer, and the message didn’t ... <a title="Warnings over car heat missing the mark for some dog owners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/warnings-over-car-heat-missing-the-mark-for-some-dog-owners/" aria-label="Read more about Warnings over car heat missing the mark for some dog owners">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul McGreevy, Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney Milan Krasula/Getty Dog attacks are on the rise in Australia. The most recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show dog-related hospital admissions more than doubled in the eight years to 2021. Over 2021–22 ... <a title="Australia needs a canine brain bank to reduce the risk of dog attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/australia-needs-a-canine-brain-bank-to-reduce-the-risk-of-dog-attacks-273220/" aria-label="Read more about Australia needs a canine brain bank to reduce the risk of dog attacks">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Murray, Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology Roman Odintsov/Pexels It’s mango season. They’re cheap, delicious, in the shops or you can buy trays at roadside stalls. But what can you actually do with a trayful? Sure, smoothies are great, but what if you want to ... <a title="5 things to make with mangoes that aren’t smoothies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/5-things-to-make-with-mangoes-that-arent-smoothies-270064/" aria-label="Read more about 5 things to make with mangoes that aren’t smoothies">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Euan Ritchie, Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Victoria has just suffered some of its worst bushfires since the Black Summer fires of 2019–20. Over 400,000 hectares are estimated to have burnt so far, an area more than five ... <a title="In the most cleared state in Australia, Victoria’s native wildlife needs our help after fires" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/in-the-most-cleared-state-in-australia-victorias-native-wildlife-needs-our-help-after-fires-273466/" aria-label="Read more about In the most cleared state in Australia, Victoria’s native wildlife needs our help after fires">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Uri Gal, Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Sydney Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved problems and directed shoppers to information. Soon, ... <a title="Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/do-woolworths-shoppers-want-google-ai-adding-items-to-buy-well-soon-find-out-273342/" aria-label="Read more about Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Goldsmith, Tutor in Mental Health Nursing, Swinburne University of Technology Netflix Beyond its monsters and 1980s nostalgia, Stranger Things resonates because it tells stories of struggles familiar to young people: trauma that lingers, identity that wavers, and friendships that buffer against fear. And by turning inner ... <a title="How adults can use Stranger Things to talk to young people about their mental health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/how-adults-can-use-stranger-things-to-talk-to-young-people-about-their-mental-health-272809/" aria-label="Read more about How adults can use Stranger Things to talk to young people about their mental health">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and localised downpours are forecast to drench parts of the North Island today. MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and Waikato. A heavy rain warning has been issued for Bay ... <a title="Weather: Thunderstorms for North Island after tornado" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/weather-thunderstorms-for-north-island-after-tornado/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Thunderstorms for North Island after tornado">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/LDR – ODT/Stephen Jaquiery A funeral service to publicly mark Sir Tim Shadbolt’s life and legacy will be held in Invercargill this afternoon. Tributes have been flowing in for the former mayor of Waitematā and Invercargill since he died last week, describing him as a colourful and charismatic character who championed ... <a title="Funeral service to be held today for Sir Tim Shadbolt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/funeral-service-to-be-held-today-for-sir-tim-shadbolt/" aria-label="Read more about Funeral service to be held today for Sir Tim Shadbolt">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain delay at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday 15 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Rain wreaked havoc on the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland on Thursday, with just one quarter-final in the men’s singles able to ... <a title="Top seed Ben Shelton in strife as rain disrupts ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/top-seed-ben-shelton-in-strife-as-rain-disrupts-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Top seed Ben Shelton in strife as rain disrupts ASB Classic">Read more</a>
