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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A sign warning of yellow-legged hornets on the North Shore in Auckland. RNZ / Isra’a Emhail Earring-sized transmitters are being attached to worker hornets as Auckland’s war on the insect pest continues. Biosecurity New Zealand said the new technology imported from the Netherlands had been a success in helping hunt down ... <a title="Earring-sized transmitters introduced in war against yellow-legged hornets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/earring-sized-transmitters-introduced-in-war-against-yellow-legged-hornets/" aria-label="Read more about Earring-sized transmitters introduced in war against yellow-legged hornets">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the shooting in Onehunga on Friday. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ A van believed to be have been atthe scene of a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga has been seized by police. Police were called to a house on Arthur Street on 16 January ... <a title="Vehicle of interest in Auckland’s Onehunga shooting seized by police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/vehicle-of-interest-in-aucklands-onehunga-shooting-seized-by-police/" aria-label="Read more about Vehicle of interest in Auckland’s Onehunga shooting seized by police">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Firefighters have extinguished a fire at Christchurch Hospital. Eight crews were called to the hospital after being alerted by an automatic alarm about 12.25pm. A fire was found in a power supply room. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Fire and Emergency says crews remain at the hospital going ... <a title="Fire crews put out blaze at Christchurch Hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/fire-crews-put-out-blaze-at-christchurch-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Fire crews put out blaze at Christchurch Hospital">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite Man with Prader-Willi Syndrome died of multi-organ failure from a complication of undiagnosed diabetes, triggered by perforated bowel that went unnoticed Care staff failed to recognise the severity of his condition or seek timely medical assistance, according to the Health and Disability Commission report He was not ... <a title="20-year-old man dies after staff miss major red flag his bowel had ruptured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/20-year-old-man-dies-after-staff-miss-major-red-flag-his-bowel-had-ruptured/" aria-label="Read more about 20-year-old man dies after staff miss major red flag his bowel had ruptured">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lindis Pass (file photo). 123rf A multi-vehicle crash has been cleared off State Highway 8 in the Lindis Pass. Police were called to the four-vehicle crash near Birchwood Road between Omarama and Tarras shortly after 11am on Tuesday. The northbound lane was previously blocked, but Waka Kotahi said the lane has ... <a title="Four-vehicles crash in Lindis Pass" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/four-vehicles-crash-in-lindis-pass/" aria-label="Read more about Four-vehicles crash in Lindis Pass">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Actor Timothée Chalamet has a restless energy that made him perfect for the part of table tennis player Marty Mauser in the new film, Marty Supreme, the movie’s director says. Set in 1950s New York, Marty Supreme –loosely based on American table tennis player Marty Reisman – is written and directed ... <a title="Why Timothée Chalamet is perfect for Marty Supreme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/why-timothee-chalamet-is-perfect-for-marty-supreme/" aria-label="Read more about Why Timothée Chalamet is perfect for Marty Supreme">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rob Baker has ruptured his ACL. AAP / Photosport American import Rob Baker will miss the remainder of the New Zealand Breakers’ NBL season after sustaining a significant knee injury. Baker suffered the injury during the team’s 104-86 road victory against the Cairns Taipans on Saturday. Scans in Melbourne confirmed he ... <a title="‘Heavy blow’ for Breakers with Rob Baker’s season over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/heavy-blow-for-breakers-with-rob-bakers-season-over/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Heavy blow’ for Breakers with Rob Baker’s season over">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at Christchurch Hospital. Fire and Emergency confirmed eight crews are at the hospital after being alerted by an automatic alarm about 12.25pm. A fire was found in a power supply room. A St John spokesperson said their assistance ... <a title="Fire crews battle blaze at Christchurch Hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-christchurch-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Fire crews battle blaze at Christchurch Hospital">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Forest and Bird chief adviser Richard Capie. VNP / Phil Smith Forest and Bird is concerned government changes to the planning system will increase the risk of permanent damage to wildlife and native habitats. The conservation organisation said the decision to weaken national environmental direction removes vital safeguards New Zealanders expect, ... <a title="‘War on nature’: Forest and Bird says govt changes put wildlife at risk" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/war-on-nature-forest-and-bird-says-govt-changes-put-wildlife-at-risk/" aria-label="Read more about ‘War on nature’: Forest and Bird says govt changes put wildlife at risk">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Ihaia Road in Ōpunake at around 10.15pm on Monday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A 37-year old man has been arrested after a serious assault in Taranaki last night. Police were called to Ihaia Road in Ōpunake at around 10.15pm on Monday after reports a person had been ... <a title="Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/man-arrested-after-person-hit-by-vehicle-and-assaulted-in-taranaki/" aria-label="Read more about Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The car crashed into the Auckland City Mission building. RNZ A driver fled on foot after crashing into the Auckland City Mission building in the central city this morning. Police said they were called at about 10am on Tuesday after a vehicle collided with the side of a building on Hobson ... <a title="Driver arrested after crashing into Auckland City Mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/driver-arrested-after-crashing-into-auckland-city-mission/" aria-label="Read more about Driver arrested after crashing into Auckland City Mission">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lindis Pass (file photo). 123rf A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays after blocking a lane on State Highway 8 in the Lindis Pass. Emergency services were called to the crash near Birchwood Road between Omarama and Tarras shortly after 11am on Tuesday. Police said the northbound lane travelling towards Twizel has ... <a title="Four-vehicle crash blocks Lindis Pass" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/four-vehicle-crash-blocks-lindis-pass/" aria-label="Read more about Four-vehicle crash blocks Lindis Pass">Read more</a>
