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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About 37 percent of employers cite company performance or profitability as a driver of salaries. 123rf Have you ever wondered how your boss decides what you will be paid? Sometimes, salary-setting can seem like a bit of a mysterious dark art. New research from recruitment firm Robert Half has found that, ... <a title="How your boss decides how much to pay you" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/how-your-boss-decides-how-much-to-pay-you/" aria-label="Read more about How your boss decides how much to pay you">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ‘Player power’ is a term that’s cropped up in the wake of the sacking of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson last week – but exactly how much of a role did it play and is it anything new? That depends a bit on your definition of player power, and how you ... <a title="All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/all-blacks-the-myths-and-realities-of-player-power/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Red heavy rain warnings remain in place for several regions of the eastern North Island, with at least 4 areas under states of emergency. Flooding, slips and closed roads are widespread from Northland down to Gisborne, following days of torrential downpours and strong winds. Follow the RNZ liveblog at the top ... <a title="Weather live: Two people missing after slip, highways closed, thousands without power" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/weather-live-two-people-missing-after-slip-highways-closed-thousands-without-power/" aria-label="Read more about Weather live: Two people missing after slip, highways closed, thousands without power">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers forward Sam Mennenga Blake Armstrong / PHOTOSPORT The Breakers have fallen to their first defeat of the Ignite Cup going down to South East Melbourne Phoenix 123-116 in Melbourne. The Phoenix scored 74 points in the first half to take a 74-54 lead into the break and then held on ... <a title="Breakers suffer first loss of Ignite Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/breakers-suffer-first-loss-of-ignite-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers suffer first loss of Ignite Cup">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson Facebook / PACER Plus Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson is urging the nearly half of incorporated societies that have not done so yet to re-register. Incorporated societies include clubs, charities, unions and political parties, and they have until 5 April to meet the requirements or be ... <a title="Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson urges incorporated societies to re-register" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/consumer-affairs-minister-scott-simpson-urges-incorporated-societies-to-re-register/" aria-label="Read more about Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson urges incorporated societies to re-register">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Red heavy rain warnings remain in place for several regions of the eastern North Island, with at least 4 areas under states of emergency. Flooding, slips and closed roads are widespread from Northland down to Gisborne, following days of torrential downpours and strong winds. Follow the RNZ liveblog at the top ... <a title="Weather live: Highways closed, thousands without power amid red heavy rain warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/weather-live-highways-closed-thousands-without-power-amid-red-heavy-rain-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Weather live: Highways closed, thousands without power amid red heavy rain warnings">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers insist the Raptors are not the first modern-day fighter jet to go on show. RNZ Plans to showcase F-22 Raptor fighter jets at Warbirds Over Wānaka have drawn condemnation from a former Doctors Without Borders worker, who says the display legitimises US military force and weapons used ... <a title="Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/warbirds-over-wanaka-display-of-deadly-jets-sparks-backlash/" aria-label="Read more about Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonian teenager Marshall Kenny is one of the youngest competitors at the Taranaki Men’s Open Fours. RNZ/Robin Martin Hundreds of lawn bowlers have descended on Taranaki this week for the men’s open fours competition – considered one of the largest and most prestigious club championships in the country. More than 180 ... <a title="Rain can’t deter lawn bowlers descending on Taranaki for open fours" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/rain-cant-deter-lawn-bowlers-descending-on-taranaki-for-open-fours/" aria-label="Read more about Rain can’t deter lawn bowlers descending on Taranaki for open fours">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The camera upgrade became a flashpoint for locals against a backdrop of community board ructions. ODT Files A Southland town has overcome years of disagreement over people’s privacy and public costs to proceed with new surveillance cameras. Winton is one of several spots grappling with whether and how to roll out ... <a title="Elation as Winton’s long security camera impasse sorted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/elation-as-wintons-long-security-camera-impasse-sorted/" aria-label="Read more about Elation as Winton’s long security camera impasse sorted">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Rātana Church Brass Band. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The annual Rātana celebrations which traditionally mark the start of the political year are getting underway on Thursday. Thousands of followers of the church known as Te Iwi Morehu congregate in the small settlement of Rātana Pā south of Whanganui every year ... <a title="Rātana celebrations get underway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/ratana-celebrations-get-underway/" aria-label="Read more about Rātana celebrations get underway">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Red heavy rain warnings remain in place for several regions of the eastern North Island, with at least 4 areas under states of emergency. Flooding, slips and closed roads are widespread from Northland down to Gisborne, following days of torrential downpours and strong winds. Follow the RNZ liveblog at the top ... <a title="Weather live: Red heavy rain warnings continue, alongside states of emergency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/weather-live-red-heavy-rain-warnings-continue-alongside-states-of-emergency/" aria-label="Read more about Weather live: Red heavy rain warnings continue, alongside states of emergency">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A sand-mining dredge in action off Pākiri Beach. Supplied A sand-mining dredge in action off Pākiri Beach. Sand-mining company McCallum Bros is under investigation for alleged wildlife breaches, while dredging offshore at Pākiri, north of Auckland. Pākiri local Damon Clapshaw said he provided information to the Department of Conservation (DOC), showing ... <a title="Sand-mining company McCallum Bros probed for alleged wildlife breaches at Pākiri" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/sand-mining-company-mccallum-bros-probed-for-alleged-wildlife-breaches-at-pakiri/" aria-label="Read more about Sand-mining company McCallum Bros probed for alleged wildlife breaches at Pākiri">Read more</a>
