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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The men fell from a ferris wheel after being warned to stop swinging the bucket (file image). Facebook / Event Hire Christchurch The operator of a ferris wheel in Christchurch says three men were warned to stop swinging their bucket, just before they fell. Two of the men were seriously injured ... <a title="Men warned to stop swinging seat before falling from ferris wheel – operator" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/men-warned-to-stop-swinging-seat-before-falling-from-ferris-wheel-operator/" aria-label="Read more about Men warned to stop swinging seat before falling from ferris wheel – operator">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will walk off the job for an hour at midday on Friday. The union says pay talks with Fire and Emergency (FENZ) have broken down. FENZ deputy national commander Megan Stiffler said 111 calls would be answered during the ... <a title="‘Take care’: Firefighters walking off job for one hour, delays expected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/take-care-firefighters-walking-off-job-for-one-hour-delays-expected/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Take care’: Firefighters walking off job for one hour, delays expected">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER An investigation is underway after two people died at an address in a Bay of Plenty township. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said officers were called to a house on Old Coach Road in Pukehina about 3pm on Thursday as a woman had died. In the early ... <a title="Police probe two deaths on same property, in different houses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/police-probe-two-deaths-on-same-property-in-different-houses/" aria-label="Read more about Police probe two deaths on same property, in different houses">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ManageMyHealth confirmed on Wednesday it had identified a cyber security incident involving “unauthorised access” to its platform. Supplied The Health Minister has described the breach of private health records as concerning, but says there’s no clinical impact on patient care as a result. The country’s largest patient information portal, ManageMyHealth, confirmed ... <a title="ManageMyHealth data breach concerning, but no clinical impact – Health Minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/managemyhealth-data-breach-concerning-but-no-clinical-impact-health-minister/" aria-label="Read more about ManageMyHealth data breach concerning, but no clinical impact – Health Minister">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Water Park is a sprawling inflatable water park on Lake Dunstan near Queenstown. Some of the structures like climbing walls and slides, are close to ten metres high. So far, 130,000 people had been on the inflatable structure. Abbey Bisset, 19, is the main point of contact for administration and ... <a title="Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/summer-jobs-running-a-massive-inflatable-water-park/" aria-label="Read more about Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen One person is in a critical condition and two seriously injured after a crash near Whanganui. Police were notified of the crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina, just after 6am on Friday. The road is currently blocked by the crash and diversions are in place. ... <a title="One critical, two seriously injured in crash near Whanganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/one-critical-two-seriously-injured-in-crash-near-whanganui/" aria-label="Read more about One critical, two seriously injured in crash near Whanganui">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A search and rescue operation has concluded after cries for help were heard near a Dunedin walking track. In a statement, police said they were appealing for information after receiving reports that someone was yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road in ... <a title="Search concludes after cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/search-concludes-after-cries-for-help-heard-near-dunedin-walking-track/" aria-label="Read more about Search concludes after cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000 festival goers who gathered in Gisborne for Rhythm and Vines, and keeping an eye out for possible boy racer gatherings, Tai Rāwhiti police say their ... <a title="Busy New Year period for Tai Rāwhiti police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/busy-new-year-period-for-tai-rawhiti-police/" aria-label="Read more about Busy New Year period for Tai Rāwhiti police">Read more</a>
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January 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Blaze’s Melie Kerr brings up her 50. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Wellington Blaze captain Amelia Kerr has turned in another player of the game performance to continue their unbeaten start to the Super Smash. The Blaze have beaten the Northern Brave by 61 runs in their third round game in ... <a title="Cricket: Amelia Kerr finishes stint with Blaze in style" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/02/cricket-amelia-kerr-finishes-stint-with-blaze-in-style/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Amelia Kerr finishes stint with Blaze in style">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000 festival goers who gathered in Gisborne for Rhythm and Vines, and keeping an eye out for possible boy racer gatherings, Tairāwhiti police say their New ... <a title="Busy New Year period for Tairāwhiti police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/busy-new-year-period-for-tairawhiti-police/" aria-label="Read more about Busy New Year period for Tairāwhiti police">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 57 near Levin is closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a crash. The two-car crash that was reported at 7.20pm and police said there were serious injuries. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for ... <a title="Crash closes section of State Highway near Levin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/crash-closes-section-of-state-highway-near-levin/" aria-label="Read more about Crash closes section of State Highway near Levin">Read more</a>
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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Newcastle Jets Will Dobson celebrates his goal against Auckland FC, 2026. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart stadium. The visitors managed to score their second win over Auckland at the ground this season and did it while playing the majority of the ... <a title="Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/auckland-fc-beaten-by-10-man-newcastle/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle">Read more</a>
