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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police attended the single vehicle crash where several sheep died. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Sheer have died after a truck with a number of livestock on board overturned. The incident has closed State Highway 2, between Cricklewood Road and Kiwi Valley Road, in Wairoa. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash ... <a title="Sheep die after truck crash in Wairoa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/sheep-die-after-truck-crash-in-wairoa/" aria-label="Read more about Sheep die after truck crash in Wairoa">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A bushfire burning near the town of Longwood, northern Victoria. AFP / CFA Wandong Fire Brigade / Kylie Shingles Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has sent 22 firefighters to Victoria, Australia to help fight the catastrophic bushfires. They departed on Monday morning and will return to New Zealand on 2 ... <a title="New Zealand firefighters sent to help fight Australia’s bush fires" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/new-zealand-firefighters-sent-to-help-fight-australias-bush-fires/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand firefighters sent to help fight Australia’s bush fires">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Garnett. Supplied / NZ Police Two people who stumbled upon a tramper missing for almost three weeks in the upper South Island were in the right place at the right time. Graham Garnett, 66, was found by sheltering in a hut in Kahurangi National Park by a helicopter pilot and ... <a title="‘Huge amount of luck’ led to discover of tramper missing since last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/huge-amount-of-luck-led-to-discover-of-tramper-missing-since-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Huge amount of luck’ led to discover of tramper missing since last year">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks perform the haka before their test with Wales in Cardiff, 2025. Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it’s worth weighing up just what they’re getting themselves into. For a start, the test schedule coming up ... <a title="All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/all-blacks-the-big-issues-for-whoever-takes-over/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will also take the opportunity to outline some of the government’s progress in areas such as law and order, education, and cutting red tape. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister will outline his plan for the year ahead and New Zealand’s future in a State of ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deliver State of the Nation speech" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-to-deliver-state-of-the-nation-speech/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deliver State of the Nation speech">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge. Supplied/NZTA State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks. A rescue was launched on Friday after extensive damage, caused by heavy rain, left more than 40 people stranded. More than 320 millimetres of rain ... <a title="Dozens of slips close State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge after wild weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/dozens-of-slips-close-state-highway-2-through-waioweka-gorge-after-wild-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens of slips close State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge after wild weather">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A group of people at the Army Bay rock pools. MARK LENTON / SUPPLIED The government is making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in north Auckland. On Saturday, more than 100 Whangaparāoa residents protested against what they say are busloads of people plucking out everything from crabs ... <a title="Government considering ban on rock pool harvesting in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/government-considering-ban-on-rock-pool-harvesting-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Government considering ban on rock pool harvesting in Auckland">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier. photosport An in-form Daniel Hillier surged to the late lead before settling for runner-up honours and a healthy pay-day at the Dubai Invitational. The New Zealand golfer finished alone in second place behind Spaniard Nacho Elvira, who managed a par on his final hole to finish on 10-under, one ... <a title="Fast-finishing Daniel Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/fast-finishing-daniel-hillier-gets-second-place-at-dubai-invitational/" aria-label="Read more about Fast-finishing Daniel Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Isaac Hughes doubled Wellington’s advantage shortly after the hour mark. AAP / Photosport The Wellington Phoenix continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with another statement win on the road. The Phoenix upset second-placed Sydney FC 2-0 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, a fortnight after knocking over the then third-placed Roar 3-0 ... <a title="Phoenix continue unbeaten start to year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/phoenix-continue-unbeaten-start-to-year/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix continue unbeaten start to year">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wegovy slimming medication at a pharmacy in Berlin. AFP / Jens Kalaene Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded. New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One in three people over the age of 15 ... <a title="Funding Wegovy will save taxpayer money in long run – specialist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/funding-wegovy-will-save-taxpayer-money-in-long-run-specialist/" aria-label="Read more about Funding Wegovy will save taxpayer money in long run – specialist">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Maya Mateja (L) and Billy Stairmand celebrate their national championship surfing titles. photosport Raglan surfers Billy Stairmand and Maya Mateja have picked up the premier prizes at the national surfing championships north of Gisborne. It was ninth national title for Stairmand, while 17-year-old Mateja bagged her second crown, with both handling ... <a title="Raglan surfers clinch titles at national championships" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/raglan-surfers-clinch-titles-at-national-championships/" aria-label="Read more about Raglan surfers clinch titles at national championships">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McLay announce the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India in December. RNZ / Mark Papalii Explainer – Trade Minister Todd McClay and his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, announced the recommencement of free trade negotiations as part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trip ... <a title="What exactly will New Zealand’s free trade deal with India mean?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/what-exactly-will-new-zealands-free-trade-deal-with-india-mean/" aria-label="Read more about What exactly will New Zealand’s free trade deal with India mean?">Read more</a>
