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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blue Springs, near Tirau RNZ/Carol Stiles The tourism minister says she has a meeting planned with the mayor to discuss concerns about the Putāruru Blue Spring being trashed by tourists. Earlier this week, Waikato Regional Council chairperson Warren Maher shared his concerns about the site, which he said was being trashed ... <a title="Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/leaders-to-meet-over-tourists-trashing-blue-spring/" aria-label="Read more about Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bonus structure has been developed in consultation with the NZOC Athletes’ Commission. AFP / MARCO BERTORELLO New Zealand athletes will receive a medal-winning bonus in the upcoming Olympic Games. In addition to sponsorship for the New Zealand Team, Kathmandu will offer bonuses to medal winners at February’s Milano Cortina 2026 ... <a title="Kiwis set to receive medal bonuses at Olympic Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/kiwis-set-to-receive-medal-bonuses-at-olympic-games/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis set to receive medal bonuses at Olympic Games">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen A woman has been charged with the murder of a man in Tauranga last month. A man was found dead at an address on Fraser Street on 14 December. The woman, initially charged with assault on a person in a relationship, has today been charged with murder ... <a title="Woman charged with murder month after man’s death in Tauranga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/woman-charged-with-murder-month-after-mans-death-in-tauranga/" aria-label="Read more about Woman charged with murder month after man’s death in Tauranga">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Two people have died after a crash in Beerescourt in western Hamlton overnight. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on Te Rapa Road at around 12.30am. Two people were found dead at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, ... <a title="Two killed in two-vehicle crash in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/two-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Two killed in two-vehicle crash in Hamilton">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson’ reign as All Blacks coach came to an end after just two years. Marty Melville A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson. The coach’s reign came to an end after just two years in the top job ... <a title="Scott Robertson sacking ‘couldn’t have come sooner’: former All Blacks captain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/scott-robertson-sacking-couldnt-have-come-sooner-former-all-blacks-captain/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Robertson sacking ‘couldn’t have come sooner’: former All Blacks captain">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF SPCA inspectors in Bay of Plenty and Waikato have been getting up to four calls a day this summer for dogs left in hot cars. Jason Blair, who leads the local team of inspectors, told Summer Report they were receiving more calls every summer, and the message didn’t ... <a title="Warnings over car heat missing the mark for some dog owners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/warnings-over-car-heat-missing-the-mark-for-some-dog-owners/" aria-label="Read more about Warnings over car heat missing the mark for some dog owners">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and localised downpours are forecast to drench parts of the North Island today. MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and Waikato. A heavy rain warning has been issued for Bay ... <a title="Weather: Thunderstorms for North Island after tornado" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/weather-thunderstorms-for-north-island-after-tornado/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Thunderstorms for North Island after tornado">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain delay at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday 15 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Rain wreaked havoc on the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland on Thursday, with just one quarter-final in the men’s singles able to ... <a title="Top seed Ben Shelton in strife as rain disrupts ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/top-seed-ben-shelton-in-strife-as-rain-disrupts-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Top seed Ben Shelton in strife as rain disrupts ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/LDR – ODT/Stephen Jaquiery A funeral service to publicly mark Sir Tim Shadbolt’s life and legacy will be held in Invercargill this afternoon. Tributes have been flowing in for the former mayor of Waitematā and Invercargill since he died last week, describing him as a colourful and charismatic character who championed ... <a title="Funeral service to be held today for Sir Tim Shadbolt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/funeral-service-to-be-held-today-for-sir-tim-shadbolt/" aria-label="Read more about Funeral service to be held today for Sir Tim Shadbolt">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thunderstorm warnings are in place for parts of the central North Island this morning. MetService has forecast severe storms near Kawerau, Rotoehu, Totoitoi and Lake Tarawerea, as well as Rerewhakaaitu. The storms are expected to move east-south-east later on Friday morning, and lie near Waiohau, Matahina, Murupara, Kopuriki, and Galatea. MetService’s ... <a title="Weather: Thunderstorm warning for North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/weather-thunderstorm-warning-for-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Thunderstorm warning for North Island">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robin Martin A person has died following a crash in Winton on Thursday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6/Great North Road was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene and three other people were injured in the crash. One person suffered moderate injuries while ... <a title="One dead after two-vehicle crash in Southland, three injured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/one-dead-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-southland-three-injured/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after two-vehicle crash in Southland, three injured">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are reports of small tornados in the North Island, as severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches remain in place for the top half of the country and upper South Island. One tornado happened near Orewa, north of Auckland, at about 7pm. Local MP Mark Mitchell – who is also Emergency ... <a title="Watch: Tornado appears to rip through paddocks in Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/watch-tornado-appears-to-rip-through-paddocks-in-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Tornado appears to rip through paddocks in Waikato">Read more</a>
