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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>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three-year-old Lachlan Jones drowned in the Gore District Council’s wastewater ponds in January 2020. SUPPLIED/ODT A third investigation into the death of preschooler Lachlan Jones is nearing completion. The three-year-old’s body was found in an oxidation pond in Gore seven years ago. Coroner Alex Ho instructed the Police to look into ... <a title="Latest investigation into toddler Lachlan Jones’ death almost complete" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/latest-investigation-into-toddler-lachlan-jones-death-almost-complete/" aria-label="Read more about Latest investigation into toddler Lachlan Jones’ death almost complete">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A man was pulled from the water on Saturday at Pilot Bay, on the harbour side of Mount Maunganui. Supplied/ Bay of Plenty Regional Council A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui. Police said they were called to Pilot Bay on Saturday, ... <a title="Man pulled from water at Mt Maunganui beach dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/man-pulled-from-water-at-mt-maunganui-beach-dies/" aria-label="Read more about Man pulled from water at Mt Maunganui beach dies">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 after fatal two-vehicle crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/police-looking-for-footage-after-after-fatal-two-vehicle-crash-in-rotoruas-tikitere/" aria-label="Read more about Police looking for footage after after fatal two-vehicle crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leon MacDonald is bowled with the last ball, as Team Cricket secure victory in 2025. Blake Armstrong/Photosport Black Clash T20 – Cricket v Rugby 6.30pm, Saturday, 17 January Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui Live blog updates on RNZ History Billed as “New Zealand’s most electrifying sporting crossover”, Black Clash was created by ... <a title="Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/cricket-v-rugby-what-you-need-to-know-about-black-clash/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Logan Rogerson of Auckland FC (left) reacts after missing a shot on goal during the A-League Round 13 match against Melbourne City, in Melbourne on Friday. photosport Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has bemoaned a lack of killer-instinct, following the A-League leaders’ 2-1 loss to Melbourne City. Friday night’s defeat in ... <a title="Late lapses costly as Auckland FC go down to Melbourne City" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/late-lapses-costly-as-auckland-fc-go-down-to-melbourne-city/" aria-label="Read more about Late lapses costly as Auckland FC go down to Melbourne City">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki on Friday. Police/Supplied A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped in the Waioeka Gorge. A police-led rescue was launched on a stretch of State ... <a title="Local pilots to the rescue after dozens left stranded in Waioeka Gorge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/local-pilots-to-the-rescue-after-dozens-left-stranded-in-waioeka-gorge/" aria-label="Read more about Local pilots to the rescue after dozens left stranded in Waioeka Gorge">Read more</a>
