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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon fronts media after his State of the Nation speech. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says “tariffs are not the way forward”, as the United States and the European Union go head to head over Greenland. “We don’t want to see a downward spiral of ... <a title="PM Christopher Luxon says tariffs ‘not the way forward’ in dispute over Greenland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/pm-christopher-luxon-says-tariffs-not-the-way-forward-in-dispute-over-greenland/" aria-label="Read more about PM Christopher Luxon says tariffs ‘not the way forward’ in dispute over Greenland">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Partner Asha Dutt speaks at Sir Tim Shadbolt’s funeral. Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made at Sir Tim Shadbolt’s funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands. Sir Tim’s partner, Asha Dutt, told mourners on Friday that his health turned due to the extreme stresses placed on him ... <a title="Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/invercargill-councillors-reject-claims-they-failed-former-mayor-tim-shadbolt/" aria-label="Read more about Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The sightings have so far been contained to the Glenfield and Birkdale areas. RNZ / Isra’a Emhail The number of queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland this summer has reached 43. Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina), a pest hornet not known to be established in New Zealand, are considered a biosecurity concern, ... <a title="More confirmed yellow-legged hornet sightings, but still confined to North Shore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/more-confirmed-yellow-legged-hornet-sightings-but-still-confined-to-north-shore/" aria-label="Read more about More confirmed yellow-legged hornet sightings, but still confined to North Shore">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Other investments have been outperforming housing in recent years. (File photo) Unsplash/ Li Rezaei Your KiwiSaver might have given you a better return than your house over the past 10 years, and experts say the same is probably true of the next 10. Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams said while people were ... <a title="KiwiSaver or your house – which is likely to give better investment returns?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/kiwisaver-or-your-house-which-is-likely-to-give-better-investment-returns/" aria-label="Read more about KiwiSaver or your house – which is likely to give better investment returns?">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Seatbelt wounds revealed the real culprit in the Nelson crash last October. Photo / 123RF A drunk and disqualified driver who crashed and flipped his faulty car with his pregnant partner in the passenger seat tried to say she was behind the wheel at the time. However, bruises from the seatbelt ... <a title="Seatbelt injuries reveal truth behind Nelson crash that injured pregnant woman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/seatbelt-injuries-reveal-truth-behind-nelson-crash-that-injured-pregnant-woman/" aria-label="Read more about Seatbelt injuries reveal truth behind Nelson crash that injured pregnant woman">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The body was found near Gilberd Place in Torbay. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A member of the public has found a body on rocks on Auckland’s North Shore. Police said the body was found near Gilberd Place in Torbay shortly before 4pm Monday. An investigation into how the person died was ... <a title="Body found on rocks on Auckland’s North Shore by member of public" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/body-found-on-rocks-on-aucklands-north-shore-by-member-of-public/" aria-label="Read more about Body found on rocks on Auckland’s North Shore by member of public">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Council of Trade Unions’ annual Mood of the Workforce survey showed incomes are falling even more behind on the cost of living. RNZ A major union-backed survey shows more workers reporting their incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living. The Council of Trade Unions’ annual Mood of the ... <a title="Council of Trade Unions survey shows incomes not keeping up with cost of living" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/council-of-trade-unions-survey-shows-incomes-not-keeping-up-with-cost-of-living/" aria-label="Read more about Council of Trade Unions survey shows incomes not keeping up with cost of living">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steven Adams has a sprained ankle. AFP New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams could be set for another injury lay-off in the NBA after falling heavily in the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday, the Rockets centre sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter while attempting ... <a title="Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/basketball-steven-adams-injured-in-rockets-win/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTERS One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon. At around 3.15pm on Monday, Police were alerted to a man in need of assistance in the water near Tutaritari Road. One helicopter, one ambulance and a first response unit was dispatched to the scene. The ... <a title="Man dead after drowning near Coromandel beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/man-dead-after-drowning-near-coromandel-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Man dead after drowning near Coromandel beach">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said a patrol car in the area spoke with pedestrians in the area shortly before the death. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Northland’s Bay of Islands in the early hours of Sunday morning was spoken to by police shortly before ... <a title="Police spoke to group of pedestrians shortly before one was killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/police-spoke-to-group-of-pedestrians-shortly-before-one-was-killed-in-northlands-bay-of-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Police spoke to group of pedestrians shortly before one was killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis speak to media following Luxon’s State of the Nation address in Auckland. RNZ / Calvin Samuel The Prime Minister says he isn’t worried about being offside with National MPs who have supported more housing intensification in Auckland, as he responds to questions ... <a title="Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/luxon-on-potential-rethink-of-auckland-intensification-after-state-of-the-nation-speech/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Solomon Airlines confirmed an Airbus A320-200 would fly between the Garden City and Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila twice a week from July 1. Supplied Direct flights linking Christchurch and Vanuatu will launch in coming months, as the Pacific opens up further for South Island travellers. Solomon Airlines confirmed an Airbus A320-200 ... <a title="Christchurch to Vanuatu flights to launch in coming months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/christchurch-to-vanuatu-flights-to-launch-in-coming-months/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch to Vanuatu flights to launch in coming months">Read more</a>
