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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Menšík (Czech Republic) celebrates winning the ASB Classic final against Sebastian Baez. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Jakub Menšík admits to shedding a tear as he received a powerful haka after winning the 2026 ASB Classic men’s singles. The 20-year-old Czech described his week in Auckland as a “rollercoaster”, after playing ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-after-rollercoaster-week/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Ruthe (right) heads home Sam Tanner at the Potts Classic. Kerry Marshall/Photosport Teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe has added to his run of impressive performances, outlasting Olympian Sam Tanner to lower his own NZ junior 800 metres record at the Potts Classic in Hastings. Easing past his illustrious training partner ... <a title="Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/running-prodigy-sam-ruthe-edges-sam-tanner-in-recordbreaking-800m/" aria-label="Read more about Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils have crashed out during the opening day of Sail GP in Perth. Samo Vidic for SailGP NZ Black Foils have begun the new SailGP season in disastrous fashion, colliding heavily with Swtizerland in the opening race at Perth. The Swiss F50 struck the rear of the Kiwi boat, ... <a title="Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/black-foils-sidelined-after-heavy-collision-with-switzerland-at-sailgp-perth/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. First ball at Bay Oval is scheduled for 6.30pm. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, ... <a title="T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/t20-black-clash-live-team-cricket-v-team-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Mensik (CZE) returns a shot from Sebastian Baez (ARG) in the Men’s singles final match of the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 17 January 2026. Photo credit: Alan Lee / Photosport Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Czech Jakub Menšík has ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men’s singles crown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-mens-singles-crown/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men’s singles crown">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Two people have been seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Tahuna Road, Whakatāne, on Saturday afternoon. Police said the crash occurred between Secombe Road and Jackson Road, after the vehicle drove off the roadway. The incident was reported at about 3.40pm. Tahuna Road was ... <a title="Two seriously injured in Whakatāne single-vehicle crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/two-seriously-injured-in-whakatane-single-vehicle-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Two seriously injured in Whakatāne single-vehicle crash">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking anyone with information to contact them. 123RF A person has suffered moderate injuries in a unprovoked attack on an Auckland bus last Thursday. Police say the victim was travelling alone on a bus in Onehunga between 1.15-3.40pm, when they were confronted by a group of people, “who have ... <a title="One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/one-person-left-with-moderate-injuries-after-unprovoked-attack-on-onehunga-bus/" aria-label="Read more about One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Batty in action for the All Blacks. Photsport Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died, aged 74. At 1.65m (5t 5in), Batty was known for his speed and pugnacious approach to the game, often physically confronting opponents far bigger than himself. Born in Greytown on 31 august, 1951, ‘Batts’ ... <a title="Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/former-all-blacks-wing-grant-batty-dies-aged-74/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims. RNZ Insight/Dan Cook The Chief District Court judge could be called to give evidence in the hearing of a judge accused of disrupting a New Zealand First event. District Court Judge Ema Aitken will appear before a judicial conduct panel, after ... <a title="Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/judge-accused-of-verbally-abusing-nz-first-leader-winston-peters-to-face-conduct-panel/" aria-label="Read more about Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ahead of the first game of the new professional Oceania Football League, starting in Auckland on Saturday, players and coaches are hopeful it will provide opportunities for more competition and talent development, as well as great watching for the fans. Read more: Oceania prepares for football ‘revolution’ with official launch of ... <a title="Football: Oceania Pro League kicks off in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/football-oceania-pro-league-kicks-off-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Oceania Pro League kicks off in Auckland">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fatal two-vehicle crash happened early on Thursday morning. NZ Police / Supplied Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere. The two-vehicle crash happened around 4.20am on Thursday on State Highway 30. Two people were found dead at the scene and another person had moderate injuries. ... <a title="Police looking for footage after fatal two-vehicle crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/police-looking-for-footage-after-fatal-two-vehicle-crash-in-rotoruas-tikitere/" aria-label="Read more about Police looking for footage after fatal two-vehicle crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An officer crosses the road inside the cordon on Alfred Street on Friday. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Forensic experts are spending a second day examining a house in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot. Police were called to the property on Arthur Street late on Friday morning following reports ... <a title="Examinations continue after Onehunga shooting leaves one in critical condition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/examinations-continue-after-onehunga-shooting-leaves-one-in-critical-condition/" aria-label="Read more about Examinations continue after Onehunga shooting leaves one in critical condition">Read more</a>
