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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police are reporting multiple instances of concerning speeds on roads in the Manawatū over the last two days. They say one driver was caught travelling at more than twice the speed limit in central Palmerston North while another was clocked at 132 km/h heading into Ashhurst in rainy conditions. Police ... <a title="Motorist caught driving more than twice speed limit in Palmerston North" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/motorist-caught-driving-more-than-twice-speed-limit-in-palmerston-north/" aria-label="Read more about Motorist caught driving more than twice speed limit in Palmerston North">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Britain’s Francesca Jones during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz After sensationally sending second seed Emma Navarro home on day one, Francesca Jones continued her fairytale run at Stanley Street today. The Brit overcame the sweltering ... <a title="Tennis: Jovic and Jones advance at ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/tennis-jovic-and-jones-advance-at-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Jovic and Jones advance at ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The declaration was hailed as “more than just words” by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, who named New Zealand and Australia in his speech. AFP / JIM WATSON New Zealand is an active participant in the Coalition of the Willing – but sending troops to support a ceasefire in Ukraine would need ... <a title="NZ troops in Ukraine for ceasefire would need Cabinet signoff – Ministry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/nz-troops-in-ukraine-for-ceasefire-would-need-cabinet-signoff-ministry/" aria-label="Read more about NZ troops in Ukraine for ceasefire would need Cabinet signoff – Ministry">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This story was first published in 2023. While we consider keeping ourselves safe in the summer heat, we can’t forget the health of our furry friends. For those hot summer days, senior veterinarian Ian Schraa recommends not leaving your dogs in the car unless you are there as well. “But if ... <a title="Hot dogs and cool cats – how to keep your pets safe in summer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/hot-dogs-and-cool-cats-how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-in-summer/" aria-label="Read more about Hot dogs and cool cats – how to keep your pets safe in summer">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Caitlyn Forster, Associate Lecturer, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney Дмитрий Пропадалин/Pexels Australia is baking through another extreme heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach above 45°C for multiple days in a row across large swathes of the country. Heatwaves are a deadly threat to ... <a title="As Australia bakes through an extreme heatwave, even insects aren’t immune to its impact" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/as-australia-bakes-through-an-extreme-heatwave-even-insects-arent-immune-to-its-impact-272811/" aria-label="Read more about As Australia bakes through an extreme heatwave, even insects aren’t immune to its impact">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra Annual inflation cooled in November. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) consumer price index (CPI) report, released on Wednesday, shows inflation over the year to November was 3.4%, down from 3.8% a month earlier. This 3.4% ... <a title="Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/inflation-cooled-more-than-expected-in-november-but-rate-cuts-remain-unlikely-anytime-soon-272338/" aria-label="Read more about Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Giselle Woodley, Lecturer and Research Fellow in Communications, Edith Cowan University UMA Media/Pexels X (formerly Twitter) has become a site for the rapid spread of artificial intelligence-generated nonconsensual sexual images (also known as “deepfakes”). Using the platform’s own built-in generative AI chatbot, Grok, users can edit images ... <a title="X is facilitating nonconsensual sexual AI-generated images. The law – and society – must catch up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/x-is-facilitating-nonconsensual-sexual-ai-generated-images-the-law-and-society-must-catch-up-272800/" aria-label="Read more about X is facilitating nonconsensual sexual AI-generated images. The law – and society – must catch up">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService’s latest warning. MetService Thunderstorms and hail are expected in some areas in the coming days, as temperatures rise across the country. MetService is forecasting localised downpours in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place until 9pm on Wednesday for the North ... <a title="Thunder and hail warnings, despite warmer weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/thunder-and-hail-warnings-despite-warmer-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Thunder and hail warnings, despite warmer weather">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the headline acts for two of the country’s biggest music festivals has been scratched from both events. Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp had been slated to perform a two-hour DJ set at next month’s Splore festival at Orere Point. The Grammy-nominated act comprising of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland were ... <a title="Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/major-music-act-pulls-out-of-two-upcoming-kiwi-festivals/" aria-label="Read more about Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jacob Duffy. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 Jacob Duffy’s break out summer just got better by being named in the Black Caps squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The Otago pace bowler is set for his first senior World Cup after being ... <a title="Cricket: Late bloomer Jacob Duffy excited for first World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/cricket-late-bloomer-jacob-duffy-excited-for-first-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Late bloomer Jacob Duffy excited for first World Cup">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The single male fly was found in Mount Roskill. Supplied / Biosecurity New Zealand A biosecurity operation is underway in Auckland after the find of a Queensland fruit fly. The male fruit fly was in a surveillance trap and identified this morning in Mt Roskill. Legal restrictions are now in force ... <a title="Fruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in place" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/fruit-fly-found-in-auckland-suburb-restrictions-in-place/" aria-label="Read more about Fruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in place">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The unexplained death was reported on Kerr St in Devonport on January 1. NZ Police / SUPPLIED Police are urging a group who may have been at the address of an unexplained death in the Auckland suburb of Devonport to come forward. Officers were called to 9 Kerr Street about 11pm ... <a title="Unexplained death: Group may have used pool at Devonport address" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/unexplained-death-group-may-have-used-pool-at-devonport-address/" aria-label="Read more about Unexplained death: Group may have used pool at Devonport address">Read more</a>
