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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s south-western motorway has reopened after a truck load of rubbish caught fire before it was spilled onto the road. The blaze and debris initially closed two lanes and filled the area with smoke. Both lanes near Lambie Drive have reopened and the debris cleared. The truck driver dumped his load ... <a title="Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/heavy-traffic-on-aucklands-south-western-motorway-after-truck-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amin Naeni, PhD Candidate in International Relations, Deakin University In late December, Tehran’s bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency. These protests quickly spread nationwide, although the level of participation remained limited, initially. The situation changed when Reza Pahlavi, ... <a title="This is the playbook the Iranian regime uses to crack down on protests – but will it work this time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/this-is-the-playbook-the-iranian-regime-uses-to-crack-down-on-protests-but-will-it-work-this-time-273215/" aria-label="Read more about This is the playbook the Iranian regime uses to crack down on protests – but will it work this time?">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Fai’ilagi will take the reigns from Moana’s inspirational 2024 leader, Ardie Savea, who is on playing sabbatical in Japan. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Miracle Fai’ilagi is no stranger to the unexpected, his very arrival into the world marked by extraordinary circumstances. Such was the nature of his birth that his ... <a title="Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/miracle-journey-from-village-rugby-to-super-rugby-captain/" aria-label="Read more about Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police responded to the fatal crash on Tuesday morning. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei. The crash on Taihape-Napier Rd, involving two vehicles and a pedestrian, was reported to police just after 11.20am. The pedestrian died at the scene, police said. The ... <a title="Pedestrian killed after crash involving two vehicles in Rangitikei" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/pedestrian-killed-after-crash-involving-two-vehicles-in-rangitikei/" aria-label="Read more about Pedestrian killed after crash involving two vehicles in Rangitikei">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Three early January national polls have Labor sliding to between 52–53% two party preferred against the Coalition, down from around 55% to Labor before Anika Wells’ expenses ... <a title="Three early January polls have Labor down, but disagree on One Nation’s vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/three-early-january-polls-have-labor-down-but-disagree-on-one-nations-vote-272639/" aria-label="Read more about Three early January polls have Labor down, but disagree on One Nation’s vote">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Kevin Rudd’s premature departure in March from his post of Australia’s ambassador to the United States is a surprise, but perhaps not as unexpected as it might initially appear. Rudd’s term had another year to run. Any extension would have ... <a title="View from The Hill: Kevin Rudd, a controversial energy ball as ambassador to US, quits early" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/view-from-the-hill-kevin-rudd-a-controversial-energy-ball-as-ambassador-to-us-quits-early-272431/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Kevin Rudd, a controversial energy ball as ambassador to US, quits early">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Korokī Kahukura kaumātua and staunch supporter of Waka Ama, Karaitiana Tamatea. Supplied/Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Waka Ama paddlers and officials have paid tribute to Ngāti Korokī Kahukura kaumātua and staunch supporter of waka ama, Karaitiana Tamatea. Tamatea, of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Te Aitanga a Mahaki, died on Saturday – ... <a title="Waka Ama pays tribute to one of its pillars at 2026 Nationals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/waka-ama-pays-tribute-to-one-of-its-pillars-at-2026-nationals/" aria-label="Read more about Waka Ama pays tribute to one of its pillars at 2026 Nationals">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The off-field blows keep coming for the A-League this week, with the future of another club hanging in the balance, and concern about the overall health of the competition is ever present for a leading coach. On Monday the Australian Professional Leagues ... <a title="Football: ‘Healthy’ A-League club Auckland FC worried for opposition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/football-healthy-a-league-club-auckland-fc-worried-for-opposition/" aria-label="Read more about Football: ‘Healthy’ A-League club Auckland FC worried for opposition">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Charles Pongi died in hospital after being shot in Taurima Reserve, Pt England. (File photo) Google Maps Two new murder charges have been laid in relation to the 2023 shooting death of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England. Pongi, 32, died after he was shot in Taurima Reserve on 5 August ... <a title="Two men charged with murder of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England more than two years on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/two-men-charged-with-murder-of-charles-pongi-in-aucklands-pt-england-more-than-two-years-on/" aria-label="Read more about Two men charged with murder of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England more than two years on">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s commuter trains are back after a two week closure for major track repairs. Buses replaced trains for most of the capital’s services between Boxing Day and January 12. During the closure, KiwiRail work included replacing the rails on Lower Hutt’s Ava Bridge and upgrading the Otaihanga level crossing in Kāpiti. ... <a title="Wellington’s commuter trains back after two week shutdown for major repairs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/wellingtons-commuter-trains-back-after-two-week-shutdown-for-major-repairs/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s commuter trains back after two week shutdown for major repairs">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police say it’s fortunate no was injured when a man shot at officers in Dargaville on Sunday evening. Inspector Dean Robinson, acting Northland district commander, said police received a report of man with a firearm on Bassett Street just after 8pm. Enquiries led police to a house ... <a title="Man bitten by police dog and arrested after allegedly shooting at police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/man-bitten-by-police-dog-and-arrested-after-allegedly-shooting-at-police/" aria-label="Read more about Man bitten by police dog and arrested after allegedly shooting at police">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on January 13, 2026.
