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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression of the new McDonalds at Three Parks. Supplied There’s a strong appetite for McDonalds to maintain an environmentally and “socially responsible” standard when it arrives in Wānaka, a community leader says. The fast food giant was finally given the green light to develop a 450 square-metre 24 hour ... <a title="McDonald’s gets consent for 24-hour restaurant in Wānaka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/mcdonalds-gets-consent-for-24-hour-restaurant-in-wanaka/" aria-label="Read more about McDonald’s gets consent for 24-hour restaurant in Wānaka">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister will be visiting regions affected by severe weather. Angus Dreaver / RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has pulled out of Rātana celebrations on Friday to visit regions hard hit by this week’s weather bomb. A spokesperson from his office confirmed Luxon was making arrangements to travel to East ... <a title="Prime Minister skipping Rātana to visit weather-hit regions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/prime-minister-skipping-ratana-to-visit-weather-hit-regions/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister skipping Rātana to visit weather-hit regions">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage on Welcome Bay Rd in Papamoa. RNZ / Jamie Troughton Two bodies have been recovered from a landslide at Welcome Bay Rd, police confirmed. Police earlier said two people were unaccounted for after a slip came down towards properties on the road overnight. Another person at the property had been ... <a title="Two bodies recovered from slip at house in Papamoa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/two-bodies-recovered-from-slip-at-house-in-papamoa/" aria-label="Read more about Two bodies recovered from slip at house in Papamoa">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington had the largest drop of the main centres, down 9.7 percent. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER New Zealand’s average weekly rent has dropped for the first time in a decade – but one representative for renters says it’s not necessarily a sign they have it easy. Realestate.co.nz said, based ... <a title="Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/rent-drops-for-first-time-in-a-decade-data-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC have had Jake Brimmer, Hiroki Sakai and Francis de Vries all take the captain’s armband this season. Photosport The captain’s armband has been on high rotation at Auckland FC this season. Hiroki Sakai, Jake Brimmer and Francis de Vries have been captain at kick-off in different A-League matches. The ... <a title="Auckland FC call on several captains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/auckland-fc-call-on-several-captains/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC call on several captains">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A police complaint has been laid about the alleged incident at Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay. (File photo) Google Maps Two teenagers were allegedly indecently assaulted at a public pool in Auckland this week, sparking a police investigation. The pair were approached at the Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay ... <a title="Teenagers allegedly indecently assaulted at public pool in Auckland, police investigating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/teenagers-allegedly-indecently-assaulted-at-public-pool-in-auckland-police-investigating/" aria-label="Read more about Teenagers allegedly indecently assaulted at public pool in Auckland, police investigating">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Canadian tourist staying at the Beachside Holiday Park says it was only later that he realised how close his family came to danger after a landslide tore through the campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui, leaving several people unaccounted for, including children. Emergency services continue to search the ... <a title="Witness describes ‘real disaster’ as Mauao landslide strikes Mount Maunganui campground" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/witness-describes-real-disaster-as-mauao-landslide-strikes-mount-maunganui-campground/" aria-label="Read more about Witness describes ‘real disaster’ as Mauao landslide strikes Mount Maunganui campground">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Days of downpours have caused widespread damage to multiple areas of the North Island this week with Whangārei, Thames-Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Hauraki and Tairāwhiti experiencing the brunt. Footage showing the level of devastation for communities has come in from Gisborne, Northland, Whitianga and Tauranga. Thousands have spent Thursday without power, ... <a title="Watch: Weather leaves trail of destruction with flooding and slips across the North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/watch-weather-leaves-trail-of-destruction-with-flooding-and-slips-across-the-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Weather leaves trail of destruction with flooding and slips across the North Island">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jack Oliver-Hood, 37, was pulled from the water at Hahei Beach shortly after 3pm on Monday but could not be resuscitated and died at the scene. Supplied Former colleagues are mourning the loss of a “bright” Auckland lawyer who died while swimming at a Coromandel beach. Jack Oliver-Hood, who was 37, ... <a title="Former colleagues mourn loss of Auckland lawyer who died at Coromandel beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/former-colleagues-mourn-loss-of-auckland-lawyer-who-died-at-coromandel-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Former colleagues mourn loss of Auckland lawyer who died at Coromandel beach">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The appearance industry covers many procedures, including waxing, manicure or pedicures, derma-blading, microneedling, tattooing and body piercing. 123RF Marlborough District Council is considering whether to implement a bylaw for the appearance industry, after reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons. The industry covers many procedures, including waxing, manicure or pedicures, ... <a title="Reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons sparks council review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/reports-of-sub-standard-hygiene-at-some-beauty-salons-sparks-council-review/" aria-label="Read more about Reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons sparks council review">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A drone image captures the massive slip at Helena Bay Hill in Northland, cutting off Ōakura Bay. Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper says it could take weeks to fix a massive slip blocking the road to Ōakura. Couper said the slip came down on Wednesday night at ... <a title="Ōakura cut off in both directions, could take weeks to fix slip damage – mayor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/oakura-cut-off-in-both-directions-could-take-weeks-to-fix-slip-damage-mayor/" aria-label="Read more about Ōakura cut off in both directions, could take weeks to fix slip damage – mayor">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened at the Omarama Airfield. Supplied / St John Emergency services are responding to a glider crash in north Otago. The crash happened about 3.15pm at the Omarama Airfield on Airport Road. St John says they have sent two vehicles and a helicopter to the scene. The Civil Aviation ... <a title="Glider crashes in north Otago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/glider-crashes-in-north-otago/" aria-label="Read more about Glider crashes in north Otago">Read more</a>
