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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>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are reports of small tornados in the North Island, as severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches remain in place for the top half of the country and upper South Island. One tornado happened near Orewa, north of Auckland, at about 7pm. Local MP Mark Mitchell – who is also Emergency ... <a title="Watch: Tornado appears to rip through paddocks in Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/watch-tornado-appears-to-rip-through-paddocks-in-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Tornado appears to rip through paddocks in Waikato">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robin Martin A person has died following a crash in Winton on Thursday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6/Great North Road was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene and three other people were injured in the crash. One person suffered moderate injuries while ... <a title="One dead after two-vehicle crash in Southland, three injured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/one-dead-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-southland-three-injured/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after two-vehicle crash in Southland, three injured">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thunderstorm warnings are in place for parts of the central North Island this morning. MetService has forecast severe storms near Kawerau, Rotoehu, Totoitoi and Lake Tarawerea, as well as Rerewhakaaitu. The storms are expected to move east-south-east later on Friday morning, and lie near Waiohau, Matahina, Murupara, Kopuriki, and Galatea. MetService’s ... <a title="Weather: Thunderstorm warning for North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/weather-thunderstorm-warning-for-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Thunderstorm warning for North Island">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People gathering sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools Mark Lenton, who grew up in the Auckland coastal community of Whangaparāoa, fondly remembers spending hours looking at the species in rock pools as a child. But he said the number of sea life gatherers had increased in recent years, and ... <a title="Whangaparāoa rock pools ‘stripped bare’ by sea life gatherers, resident says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/whangaparaoa-rock-pools-stripped-bare-by-sea-life-gatherers-resident-says/" aria-label="Read more about Whangaparāoa rock pools ‘stripped bare’ by sea life gatherers, resident says">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Health New Zealand has confirmed another major technology outage, this time for hospitals in the lower North Island. A clinician working in one of hospitals called the situation shambolic, while the medical specialists union said crumbling technology systems were putting both staff and patients at risk. A range of clinical ... <a title="Health NZ confirms another major tech outage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/health-nz-confirms-another-major-tech-outage/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ confirms another major tech outage">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook / Lake Taupo Holiday Resort Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is being overwhelmed by its own popularity, according to one camping enthusiast. A post on the NZ Fun Adventures Facebook page about the resort led to hundreds of comments, many complaining of not being able to get in touch with the ... <a title="Taupō holiday park’s popularity leads to complaints from visitors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/taupo-holiday-parks-popularity-leads-to-complaints-from-visitors/" aria-label="Read more about Taupō holiday park’s popularity leads to complaints from visitors">Read more</a>
