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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich. RNZ / REECE BAKER Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has died. Radich was a councillor from 2019 to 2022, and was mayor from 2022 to 2025. He was reelected as a councillor in 2025. Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker said she ws shocked and saddened by his ... <a title="Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/former-dunedin-mayor-jules-radich-dies/" aria-label="Read more about Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich dies">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taylors Mistake. Unsplash / Anja Polic A person has been airlifted to hospital after falling off a cliff at Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake, near Christchurch. Police said the person appeared to have significant injuries. They believed a boat was used to get the person to lifeguards, to then meet the ... <a title="Person falls off cliff at Taylors Mistake, near Christchurch." class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/person-falls-off-cliff-at-taylors-mistake-near-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Person falls off cliff at Taylors Mistake, near Christchurch.">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Otago University international relations Professor Robert Patman. Provided New Zealand experts in international relations and law have criticised the attack on Venezuela by the United States, saying the move is also a direct challenge to New Zealand. International relations Professor Robert Patman of the University of Otago described the US’ military ... <a title="Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: ‘Time that we made our voice clear’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/kiwi-expert-on-venezuela-attack-time-that-we-made-our-voice-clear/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: ‘Time that we made our voice clear’">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police want to hear from anyone who was at the campsite and saw the fight. NZ Police / Supplied Police are seeking witnesses to an assault at a campsite in Central Otago. The fight happened at the Champagne Gully camping area near Cromwell about 10pm on Friday. A 33-year-old man has ... <a title="33yo man charged after fight in Central Otago campsite" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/33yo-man-charged-after-fight-in-central-otago-campsite/" aria-label="Read more about 33yo man charged after fight in Central Otago campsite">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand TV adventurer Bear Grylls has built a global reputation through his often unconventional and sometimes extreme survival feats to stay hydrated. He has squeezed moisture from elephant dung, sipped the contents of camel intestines, downed yak eyeball juice and, perhaps most famously, drank his own urine. If you’ve seen Grylls gulp ... <a title="If you get lost, can you really survive by drinking your own pee?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/if-you-get-lost-can-you-really-survive-by-drinking-your-own-pee/" aria-label="Read more about If you get lost, can you really survive by drinking your own pee?">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This combination of pictures created on August 08, 2025 shows Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (L) in Caracas on January 10, 2025, and US President Donald Trump (R) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 15, 2025. Powerful explosions, resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard blasting in Caracas on January 3, 2026 at around 2:00 ... <a title="Live: Worldwatch special on US attack on Venezuela" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/live-worldwatch-special-on-us-attack-on-venezuela/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Worldwatch special on US attack on Venezuela">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A serious crash has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road where it intersects with Ryburn Road. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Emergency services have responded to the scene of a serious crash that has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road where it intersects with Ryburn Road in Waikato. Police said a two-vehicle crash was ... <a title="SH3 blocked after Waikato crash leaves two with serious injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/sh3-blocked-after-waikato-crash-leaves-two-with-serious-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about SH3 blocked after Waikato crash leaves two with serious injuries">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made the government’s first statement following the US military action against Venezuela, saying New Zealand is “concerned”. On Saturday, the US attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured the South American nation’s president and his wife, citing alleged drug offences. ... <a title="Venezuela attack: New Zealand ‘concerned’, expects everyone to follow international law – Winston Peters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/venezuela-attack-new-zealand-concerned-expects-everyone-to-follow-international-law-winston-peters/" aria-label="Read more about Venezuela attack: New Zealand ‘concerned’, expects everyone to follow international law – Winston Peters">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Phoenix in action against Brisbane Roar. photosport Brooke Nunn scored late in second half stoppage time to secure the Phoenix a 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar and stretch their unbeaten run. Coming off massive wins over Sydney FC (7-0) and Western Sydney (3-0), sharing the spoils in ... <a title="Football: Brooke Nunn levels late for Phoenix women to maintain unbeaten run" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/football-brooke-nunn-levels-late-for-phoenix-women-to-maintain-unbeaten-run/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Brooke Nunn levels late for Phoenix women to maintain unbeaten run">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rāhui from the Glinks Gully entrance to Mahuta Gap Police Two people drowned at Ripirō Beach, between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully, on Saturday. Police were called about 6.50pm to reports two men could be seen struggling in the water. Police and other emergency services responded immediately, and the men were ... <a title="Two dead after fatal drownings on Northland beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/two-dead-after-fatal-drownings-on-northland-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Two dead after fatal drownings on Northland beach">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s hardly a revelation that we’re living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction. Our phones interrupt us, hijack our attention, and tempt us into scrolling. Even when we aren’t interacting with them, their mere presence makes it difficult to concentrate. To address this, app developers have responded with a ... <a title="Do focus apps actually improve your productivity?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/do-focus-apps-actually-improve-your-productivity/" aria-label="Read more about Do focus apps actually improve your productivity?">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Neighbourly is back online after it was shut down on New Year’s Day when its operators became aware of a data breach. Screenshot Names, email addresses and GPS locations – as well as posts and private messages – of users of the Stuff-owned community website Neighbourly have been put up for ... <a title="Neighbourly users’ private information up for sale on dark web after a breach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/neighbourly-users-private-information-up-for-sale-on-dark-web-after-a-breach/" aria-label="Read more about Neighbourly users’ private information up for sale on dark web after a breach">Read more</a>
