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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Politicians welcomed to Rātana. RNZ / Pokere Paewai Kiingitanga representative Rahui Papa says the coalition has done some good, but has been challenging for Māori – and that sometimes the Crown should not be involved. He says Māori will be willing to work with any political party, no matter the colour. ... <a title="Rātana: Māori willing to work with any political party, says Kiingitanga’s Rahui Papa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/ratana-maori-willing-to-work-with-any-political-party-says-kiingitangas-rahui-papa/" aria-label="Read more about Rātana: Māori willing to work with any political party, says Kiingitanga’s Rahui Papa">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have confirmed a person has died at Cheltenham Beach on Auckland’s North Shore. A spokesperson says they recieved a report of a man being pulled out of the water unresponsive just after 3pm. Despite emergency services providing medical assistance the man died at the scene. The ... <a title="Man dies at Auckland’s Cheltenham Beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/man-dies-at-aucklands-cheltenham-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Man dies at Auckland’s Cheltenham Beach">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER At least five police officers are at Cheltenham Beach in Auckland’s Devonport. A witness at the beach told RNZ they can see what appears to be a body bag on the beach beside police officers. The witness says they can also see a surf rescue jet-ski. The ... <a title="Police respond to incident at Cheltenham Beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/police-respond-to-incident-at-cheltenham-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Police respond to incident at Cheltenham Beach">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In a social media post, Winston Peters has praised the US withdrawal from the World Health Organisation. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has praised the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, and has questioned whether it is worth New Zealand continuing to put money ... <a title="‘Unelected globalist bureaucrats’ – Peters praises United States’ WHO withdrawal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/unelected-globalist-bureaucrats-peters-praises-united-states-who-withdrawal/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Unelected globalist bureaucrats’ – Peters praises United States’ WHO withdrawal">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency received eight weather-related callouts shortly after 2pm across Kaiapoi and Rangiora. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Firefighters in Canterbury are responding to a house believed to have been struck by lightning, and another where the ceiling has caved in as a bout of severe weather crosses the mainland. It ... <a title="Firefighters get callouts as severe weather hits Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/firefighters-get-callouts-as-severe-weather-hits-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Firefighters get callouts as severe weather hits Canterbury">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say six people including two teenagers are missing at Mount Maunganui after Thursday’s landslip at a campsite, while they are seeking further information on three others. Police District Commander Tim Anderson told media the youngest among the missing was a 15-year-old and another teenager was also missing. “There has been ... <a title="Six people including two teens missing after Mount Maunganui landslide, police say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/six-people-including-two-teens-missing-after-mount-maunganui-landslide-police-say/" aria-label="Read more about Six people including two teens missing after Mount Maunganui landslide, police say">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say six people including two teenagers are missing at Mount Maunganui after Thursday’s landslip at a campsite, while they are seeking further information on three others. Police District Commander Tim Anderson told media the youngest among the missing was a 15-year-old and another teenager was also missing. “There has been ... <a title="Two teenagers among missing after Mt Maunganui landslide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/two-teenagers-among-missing-after-mt-maunganui-landslide/" aria-label="Read more about Two teenagers among missing after Mt Maunganui landslide">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill is in the name of its Māori Development spokesperson Hūhana Lyndon. RNZ / Peter de Graaf The Green Party has put forward a member’s bill to entrench Māori seats into law, arguing the electoral settings are undemocratic. The party announced the bill, in the name of its Māori Development ... <a title="Greens put forward member’s bill to entrench Māori seats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/greens-put-forward-members-bill-to-entrench-maori-seats/" aria-label="Read more about Greens put forward member’s bill to entrench Māori seats">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand . Christchurch Boys’ High School. Wikimedia Commons A former Christchurch Boys’ High School (CBHS) teacher who left her job of 18 years amid claims of bullying and false accusations has been awarded $25,000 in compensation. Susan Mowat resigned from her role at the school in 2019 after two years of disputes ... <a title="Ex-Christchurch Boys’ High School teacher in long-running employment dispute awarded $25,000" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/ex-christchurch-boys-high-school-teacher-in-long-running-employment-dispute-awarded-25000/" aria-label="Read more about Ex-Christchurch Boys’ High School teacher in long-running employment dispute awarded $25,000">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ A two-vehicle crash in the Tasman region afternoon resulted in serious injuries, police said on Friday afternoon. The crash happened just before 12.50pm at the intersection of the Appleby Highway and McShane Road in Appleby. “Initial indications are there have been serious injuries,” police said in a statement. ... <a title="Serious injuries in Tasman crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/serious-injuries-in-tasman-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Serious injuries in Tasman crash">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the RNZ liveblog above. Search teams are still trying to find several people who were believed buried by landslides in the Tauranga area following this week’s devastating storms. On Thursday morning at least two people – one of them a young girl – were missing after a landslide came down ... <a title="Live: At least six missing at Mt Maunganui landslip, including two teenagers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/live-at-least-six-missing-at-mt-maunganui-landslip-including-two-teenagers/" aria-label="Read more about Live: At least six missing at Mt Maunganui landslip, including two teenagers">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Queenstown Lakes District Council has taken over management of the public conservation land at Mount Iron from the Department of Conservation. Queenstown Lakes District Council Freedom campers will soon face a $800 fine if they stay in the carpark of a popular Wānaka attraction after a recent management change. The ... <a title="Fines for freedom camping implemented at popular Wānaka attraction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/23/fines-for-freedom-camping-implemented-at-popular-wanaka-attraction/" aria-label="Read more about Fines for freedom camping implemented at popular Wānaka attraction">Read more</a>
