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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Households comprised of single people aged over 75 had the highest level of inflation. RNZ Single older people are bearing the brunt of rising prices, and women may be particularly hard hit. Data from last week’s CPI shows that over a five-year period, households comprised of single people aged over 75 ... <a title="Why single people are feeling the financial crunch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/why-single-people-are-feeling-the-financial-crunch/" aria-label="Read more about Why single people are feeling the financial crunch">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out, with a new poll showing the electorate divided on his post-election ... <a title="Voters split on who Labour should rule out as governing options" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/voters-split-on-who-labour-should-rule-out-as-governing-options/" aria-label="Read more about Voters split on who Labour should rule out as governing options">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden will change hazardous substance regulations for research laboratories, saying it will save the industry billions. The labs would be able to develop their own risk management plans, a new code of practice would be ... <a title="Brooke van Velden announces changes to hazardous substance rules for research labs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/brooke-van-velden-announces-changes-to-hazardous-substance-rules-for-research-labs/" aria-label="Read more about Brooke van Velden announces changes to hazardous substance rules for research labs">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say they did not attend the Mount Maunganui campground after receiving a call about a disorder incident that referenced a potential landslip about three hours before a deadly landslide as it was unclear if the disorder resulted in any property damage. It comes after a camper who contacted emergency services ... <a title="Police say they did not attend Mt Maunganui campground over disorder call" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/police-say-they-did-not-attend-mt-maunganui-campground-over-disorder-call/" aria-label="Read more about Police say they did not attend Mt Maunganui campground over disorder call">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson PHOTOSPORT Fresh off finishing an often dramatic tenure as NZ Rugby CEO, Mark Robinson has found a new role with World Rugby. The sport’s governing body has hired Robinson as their chief of rugby, which will focus on growing rugby’s global appeal. “The game is ... <a title="Mark Robinson to move into new World Rugby role" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/mark-robinson-to-move-into-new-world-rugby-role/" aria-label="Read more about Mark Robinson to move into new World Rugby role">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Boeing Dreamliner 787-9, from the Air New Zealand fleet. Supplied / Air New Zealand The Flight Attendants Association (FAANZ) says problems with Air New Zealand’s planes and services are creating extra headaches for staff working to look after passengers at 38,000 feet. Flight attendants working aboard the airline’s B777 and ... <a title="Air New Zealand flight attendants plan trio of strikes in February" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/air-new-zealand-flight-attendants-plan-trio-of-strikes-in-february/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand flight attendants plan trio of strikes in February">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crews searching for six people buried in a landslide at Mount Maunganui have so far had the weather they’ve been hoping for today. It’s warm – 20 degrees – and sunny, with some cloud cover and a very gentle breeze. Officials yesterday labelled moisture “the enemy” – because with it, the ... <a title="As it happened: Criminal liability to be probed after Mount Maunganui landslip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/27/as-it-happened-criminal-liability-to-be-probed-after-mount-maunganui-landslip/" aria-label="Read more about As it happened: Criminal liability to be probed after Mount Maunganui landslip">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiian Whelpton runs leadout leg in a 4x100m relay at Hastings. Kerry Marshall/Photosport New Zealand’s fastest sprinters have taken their international ambitions into their own hands – and they’ve found an unlikely source of support for their endeavours. Less than a month after watching national recordholder Eddie Osei-Nketia change allegiances, many ... <a title="NZ speedsters target relays for Commonwealth Games, world championship selection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/27/nz-speedsters-target-relays-for-commonwealth-games-world-championship-selection/" aria-label="Read more about NZ speedsters target relays for Commonwealth Games, world championship selection">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The National Party has narrowly outperformed Labour as the party voters trust the most to manage the economy. The latest RNZ-Reid Research results would return the coalition government to power with a slim majority of 61 seats, if replicated on polling day. The results saw New Zealand First climb into ... <a title="National only a whisker ahead of Labour on the economy – poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/27/national-only-a-whisker-ahead-of-labour-on-the-economy-poll/" aria-label="Read more about National only a whisker ahead of Labour on the economy – poll">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ōakura Bay Reserves Board member Malcolm Devereux, left, and chairman Glenn Ferguson mop out the devastated community hall. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A nail-biting, mostly single-lane gravel road will remain the key lifeline linking a storm-battered Northland town with the outside world for the next eight to 14 weeks. That’s ... <a title="Ōakura locals adjust to new reality as main road blocked for months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/27/oakura-locals-adjust-to-new-reality-as-main-road-blocked-for-months/" aria-label="Read more about Ōakura locals adjust to new reality as main road blocked for months">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The slip at Mauao, Mount Maunganui as seen from the air. Screengrab / Amy Till Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale says all relevant matters relating to the lead-up to the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide will be considered as part of an independent review. It comes after a camper who contacted emergency services ... <a title="Council’s Mount Maunganui landslide review to consider ‘all relevant matters’ – Drysdale" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/27/councils-mount-maunganui-landslide-review-to-consider-all-relevant-matters-drysdale/" aria-label="Read more about Council’s Mount Maunganui landslide review to consider ‘all relevant matters’ – Drysdale">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ army firefighters in live fire exercises at FENZ’s national training centre. Supplied / NZDF Shipping containers in Rotorua that provide some of the only live firefighting training for new recruits are being replaced, after they were boycotted and shut on safety grounds months ago. This week Fire and Emergency evaluated ... <a title="Rotorua’s live firefighting training containers to be replaced after reports of toxic smoke leaks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/27/rotoruas-live-firefighting-training-containers-to-be-replaced-after-reports-of-toxic-smoke-leaks/" aria-label="Read more about Rotorua’s live firefighting training containers to be replaced after reports of toxic smoke leaks">Read more</a>
