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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of documents have been caught up in the Manage My Health hack. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A sexual assault victim is fearful and “ragingly angry” that her most private information could be made public in the Manage My Health hack. Hackers are threatening to release more than 400,000 documents stolen ... <a title="‘One part terrified, one part really angry’ – Assault victim’s anger over Manage My Health hack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/one-part-terrified-one-part-really-angry-assault-victims-anger-over-manage-my-health-hack/" aria-label="Read more about ‘One part terrified, one part really angry’ – Assault victim’s anger over Manage My Health hack">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It should come as no surprise that former reality TV star John ‘Horse’ McLeod travels light – and to exotic locations. After all, the retired bricklayer was a sergeant major in the SAS and once went missing in action from his duties as a New Plymouth councillor so he could take ... <a title="From reality TV battles of survival to exotic travels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/from-reality-tv-battles-of-survival-to-exotic-travels/" aria-label="Read more about From reality TV battles of survival to exotic travels">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Correction: The first paragraph of this article previously stated tests through the Duolingo app were being accepted. This has been corrected to state “tests taken through learning company Duolingo”. New Zealand universities are now accepting English tests taken through learning company Duolingo. Otago, Massey, Canterbury and Victoria are among the institutions accepting ... <a title="NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/nz-universities-accepting-english-proficiency-tests-through-duolingo/" aria-label="Read more about NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A CDC data centre. Luke McPake Infratil’s CDC Data Centres stake rises from A$174 million (≈NZ$201.8m) to A$6.95 billion (≈NZ$8.06b) Infratil to invest A$250 in FY2026 Infratil shares rise Listed infrastructure investor Infratil has received a late Christmas present in the form of an increased valuation of its stake in Australian ... <a title="Infratil’s CDC Data Centres stake rises above $8 billion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/infratils-cdc-data-centres-stake-rises-above-8-billion/" aria-label="Read more about Infratil’s CDC Data Centres stake rises above $8 billion">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health says he is open to standing down if required after it “dropped the ball”. Vino Ramayah told RNZ hackers who have seized hundreds of thousands of files from more than 120,000 patients “got in through the front door”. He takes full ... <a title="Manage My Health CEO: Trust us ‘even though we have dropped the ball’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/manage-my-health-ceo-trust-us-even-though-we-have-dropped-the-ball/" aria-label="Read more about Manage My Health CEO: Trust us ‘even though we have dropped the ball’">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Search crews gather before heading out to look for missing tramper Connor Purvis. Supplied / NZ Police New radar technology will be used for the second time this week to help locate a missing tramper, as crews continue to search for Connor Purvis. Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who ... <a title="Radar tech used for second time this week in search for missing tramper" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/radar-tech-used-for-second-time-this-week-in-search-for-missing-tramper/" aria-label="Read more about Radar tech used for second time this week in search for missing tramper">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Osborne / Department of Conservation The first kākāpō breeding season in four years could be the biggest in decades, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says. The season had officially begun after remote monitoring technology – used to track the critically threatened bird – detected mating activity from 29 December. DOC ... <a title="‘Always exciting’ – Bumper season for kākāpō breeding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/always-exciting-bumper-season-for-kakapo-breeding/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Always exciting’ – Bumper season for kākāpō breeding">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Venus Williams during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz [xh ]New Zealand’s only hope knocked out of ASB Classic The drawcards continue to fall at Stanley Street. Day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland saw ... <a title="Kiwi hope and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/kiwi-hope-and-us-icon-eliminated-from-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi hope and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand EB Games is proposing to close its New Zealand stores. Supplied EB Games is proposing to shut down its New Zealand business and close all its stores, according to a letter sent to employees. In a note to employees seen by RNZ, managing director Shane Stockwell said: “This proposal is not ... <a title="EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/eb-games-proposes-closing-all-new-zealand-stores/" aria-label="Read more about EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health says he is open to standing down if required after it “dropped the ball”. Vino Ramayah told RNZ hackers who have seized hundreds of thousands of files from more than 120,000 patients “got in through the front ... <a title="Manage My Health CEO: ‘Trust us even though we’ve dropped the ball’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/manage-my-health-ceo-trust-us-even-though-weve-dropped-the-ball/" aria-label="Read more about Manage My Health CEO: ‘Trust us even though we’ve dropped the ball’">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand School bags lined up at a Kelvin Heights bus stop in Queenstown. RNZ / Katie Todd The Ministry of Education has been reviewing its school bus services in Queenstown with seven routes set to be redesigned from Term 2, 2026, one cancelled, one added and 11 retained on an ‘interim’ basis. ... <a title="Most Queenstown’s school buses to keep running – for now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/most-queenstowns-school-buses-to-keep-running-for-now/" aria-label="Read more about Most Queenstown’s school buses to keep running – for now">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Polymetallic nodules in the western Atlantic Ocean. This image was captured on a deep sea research mission in 2019. NOAA Ocean Exploration More than 3,000 people from U.S. territories have signed a petition opposing proposed deep seabed mining in waters near the Mariana Islands and American Samoa, warning of irreversible environmental ... <a title="Petition against deep sea mining near Mariana Trench gaining support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/petition-against-deep-sea-mining-near-mariana-trench-gaining-support/" aria-label="Read more about Petition against deep sea mining near Mariana Trench gaining support">Read more</a>
