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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 57 near Levin is closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a crash. The two-car crash that was reported at 7.20pm and police said there were serious injuries. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for ... <a title="Crash closes section of State Highway near Levin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/crash-closes-section-of-state-highway-near-levin/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes section of State Highway near Levin">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000 festival goers who gathered in Gisborne for Rhythm and Vines, and keeping an eye out for possible boy racer gatherings, Tairāwhiti police say their New ... <a title="Busy New Year period for Tairāwhiti police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/busy-new-year-period-for-tairawhiti-police/" aria-label="Read more about Busy New Year period for Tairāwhiti police">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Newcastle Jets Will Dobson celebrates his goal against Auckland FC, 2026. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart stadium. The visitors managed to score their second win over Auckland at the ground this season and did it while playing the majority of the ... <a title="Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/auckland-fc-beaten-by-10-man-newcastle/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A luxury island development in South Auckland has welcomed its first residents after more than a decade in the works. Pararēkau Island in Karaka was connected to the mainland by a causeway with a gate which would only allow cars belonging to residents to enter. Prices for the lots started at ... <a title="What it’s like being the only residents on a private South Auckland island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/what-its-like-being-the-only-residents-on-a-private-south-auckland-island/" aria-label="Read more about What it’s like being the only residents on a private South Auckland island">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Splash Planet is the storied water park located in Hastings, in the Hawke’s Bay region of the North Island. The park opened in 1967 as Fantasyland and reopened as Splash Planet in 1998. Attractions include a speed slide, a body slide, and a tube slide, as well as a lazy river, ... <a title="Summer jobs: Avoiding the ‘wedgie’ slide at Splash Planet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/summer-jobs-avoiding-the-wedgie-slide-at-splash-planet/" aria-label="Read more about Summer jobs: Avoiding the ‘wedgie’ slide at Splash Planet">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sport is far more than just what happens on the court, pitch, field or canvas. The biggest stories often involve controversy completely away from the game. Jonty Dine takes a look back at at the most dramatic headlines in sport in 2025. From a raging rabbit to a hat stealing CEO, ... <a title="Sport in 2025: The shocks, scandals and sagas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/sport-in-2025-the-shocks-scandals-and-sagas/" aria-label="Read more about Sport in 2025: The shocks, scandals and sagas">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are a number of questions that people who are looking to retire should ask themselves. RNZ / REECE BAKER Retirement is one of the biggest financial changes that many people go through in their lives. If this is the year that you sign out of work for the last time, ... <a title="Five things to do if you’re retiring in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/five-things-to-do-if-youre-retiring-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Five things to do if you’re retiring in 2026">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on January 1, 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ManageMyHealth confirmed it identified a cyber security incident on Wednesday. 123rf / Khakimullin Aleksandr D9 ManageMyHealth is expecting to start notifying customers impacted by a data breach within the next 48 hours. The country’s largest patient information portal on Wednesday confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving “unauthorised access” ... <a title="ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/managemyhealth-reveals-scope-of-data-breach/" aria-label="Read more about ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New quotas announced by China are unlikely to have an impact on beef exports said Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government believes new quotas on beef imports to China are unlikely to have a major impact on New Zealand exporters. China announced quotas following an ... <a title="New quotas on beef exports to China unlikely to have impact on exporters – minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/new-quotas-on-beef-exports-to-china-unlikely-to-have-impact-on-exporters-minister/" aria-label="Read more about New quotas on beef exports to China unlikely to have impact on exporters – minister">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A search and rescue operation is underway after cries for help were heard near a Dunedin walking track. In a statement, police said they were appealing for information after receiving reports that someone was yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road in ... <a title="Cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track, search underway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/cries-for-help-heard-near-dunedin-walking-track-search-underway/" aria-label="Read more about Cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track, search underway">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 31-year-old driver was been charged with failing to stop for police, reckless driving and threatening to kill. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A man is facing a number of charges following a crash in Levin just before midnight. A car was seen driving erratically and crashed in Roosevelt Street, where the ... <a title="Driver in Levin crash facing multiple charges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/driver-in-levin-crash-facing-multiple-charges/" aria-label="Read more about Driver in Levin crash facing multiple charges">Read more</a>
