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January 10, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne The decision by the Adelaide Festival Board to exclude Palestinian Australian author and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah from Adelaide Writers’ Week on the grounds of “cultural sensitivity” is based on a dangerously broad and vague ... <a title="As authors abandon Adelaide Writers’ Week after cancelling of Randa Abdel-Fattah, is free speech in tatters?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/as-authors-abandon-adelaide-writers-week-after-cancelling-of-randa-abdel-fattah-is-free-speech-in-tatters-273020/" aria-label="Read more about As authors abandon Adelaide Writers’ Week after cancelling of Randa Abdel-Fattah, is free speech in tatters?">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Districts spin bowler Jayden Lennox. PHOTOSPORT Central Districts bowler Jayden Lennox admits to a sensory overload after arriving in India with hopes of playing his first full international for New Zealand. The left arm spinner is a part of the Black Caps ODI squad that opens their three match series ... <a title="Black Cap debutant overcome by cricket-mad India" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/black-cap-debutant-overcome-by-cricket-mad-india/" aria-label="Read more about Black Cap debutant overcome by cricket-mad India">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch bowler Mandy Boyd. PHOTOSPORT Christchurch bowler Mandy Boyd has joined an exclusive club, winning the women’s singles at the National Lawn Bowls Championship to claim her 10th national title. Competing on her home turf of Elmwood Park, Boyd proved too strong for Leanne Poulson of Takapuna, winning 21-16 in a ... <a title="Mandy Boyd becomes only third woman to win 10 national titles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/mandy-boyd-becomes-only-third-woman-to-win-10-national-titles/" aria-label="Read more about Mandy Boyd becomes only third woman to win 10 national titles">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / Andri Tambunan Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa. Emergency services were called to Balfour Road around 11.10pm on Friday after reports that a man had been shot. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Cordons ... <a title="Homicide inquiry begins after man fatally shot in south Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/homicide-inquiry-begins-after-man-fatally-shot-in-south-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Homicide inquiry begins after man fatally shot in south Auckland">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Volunteers working at Farewell Spit to try and keep the whales cool before they refloated on the high tide. Supplied / Project Jonah The pod of 15 beached whales which were refloated at Farewell Spit, has restranded overnight. More than 50 stranded in two locations in Golden Bay on Thursday and ... <a title="Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/pod-of-whales-restrands-at-farewell-spit/" aria-label="Read more about Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police are investigating after a body was found in Christchurch’s red zone. Emergency services were called to Dunair Drive in the suburb of Burwood just after 6pm on Friday. Google Maps The death is being treated as unexplained. Cordons are in place between Brooker Ave and New Brighton Road. Members ... <a title="Body found in Christchurch red zone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/body-found-in-christchurch-red-zone/" aria-label="Read more about Body found in Christchurch red zone">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill also sought to restrict heavy vehicles from driving alternative routes that could avoid tolled sections. Supplied via LDR The road freight industry says a proposal to add tolls to existing roads is “double-dipping” motorists for work already paid for through taxes and road-user charges. Submissions closed this week on ... <a title="Transporting NZ warns of ‘double-dipping’ motorists with tolls on existing roads" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/transporting-nz-warns-of-double-dipping-motorists-with-tolls-on-existing-roads/" aria-label="Read more about Transporting NZ warns of ‘double-dipping’ motorists with tolls on existing roads">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonian Annalese Booker sometimes spends up to 12 hours on a single job application, in the hopes of standing out in a tough market. She took voluntary redundancy in 2024 after nearly a decade at the same organisation. She planned to sample different industries through contract work before settling into a ... <a title="From CVs to interviews: How to job hunt in a tough employment market" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/from-cvs-to-interviews-how-to-job-hunt-in-a-tough-employment-market/" aria-label="Read more about From CVs to interviews: How to job hunt in a tough employment market">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Argentina celebrate their 2022 FIFA World Cup success. KEITA IIJIMA / AFP As another year draws to a close, it’s time to look forward to the major sporting events of the coming year. For many, the highlight will be the FIFA Football World Cup, held every four years, after a seemingly ... <a title="2026 sporting bucket list – the year’s biggest events" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/2026-sporting-bucket-list-the-years-biggest-events/" aria-label="Read more about 2026 sporting bucket list – the year’s biggest events">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Several watches and warnings are in place. MetService screenshot Parts of the South Island are set to swelter on Saturday, but some regions are also bracing for heavy wind and rain throughout the weekend. Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch are under heat alerts, with temperatures expected to hit or exceed 30 ... <a title="Sizzling temperatures, strong winds and heavy rain in South Island weather mix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/sizzling-temperatures-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-in-south-island-weather-mix/" aria-label="Read more about Sizzling temperatures, strong winds and heavy rain in South Island weather mix">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are a multitude of options at the supermarket when it comes to butters and spreads. Many of us have a passionate preference for either butter, margarine or nut spreads, but which one is best for our household or health? We asked the experts what their advice is and how to ... <a title="Butter, margarine or nut spreads: which is best?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/butter-margarine-or-nut-spreads-which-is-best/" aria-label="Read more about Butter, margarine or nut spreads: which is best?">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sydney Kings centre Tim Soares and Breakers centre Rob Loe jostle for a rebound, 2026. www.photosport.nz The Breakers have been destroyed by the Sydney Kings in their latest NBL game. The Auckland side went down by 41 points, their fifth loss in their last six games. The Kings were without two ... <a title="Breakers embarrassed on home court" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/10/breakers-embarrassed-on-home-court/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers embarrassed on home court">Read more</a>
