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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person is seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash near Papakura. Police said the crash – involving a bus and car – had closed two of the southern motorway’s northbound lanes near the Papakura on-ramp. ... <a title="Two-vehicle crash closes two southern motorway lanes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/two-vehicle-crash-closes-two-southern-motorway-lanes/" aria-label="Read more about Two-vehicle crash closes two southern motorway lanes">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon said New Zealanders still see jobs as being in short supply. 123rf Employee confidence has improved slightly, but remains deeply pessimistic. The Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index rose by 3.9 points to 93.8 in the three months ended December, its highest reading since March 2024. A ... <a title="Employee confidence still in the negative" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/employee-confidence-still-in-the-negative/" aria-label="Read more about Employee confidence still in the negative">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jerome Powell, left, and Dr Anna Breman AFP / RNZ RBNZ governor Anna Breman is one of the international central bankers who have signed a letter supporting US counterpart Jerome Powell, the Reserve Bank has confirmed. Powell has been back to maintain the Federal Reserve’s independence after being served criminal charges ... <a title="RBNZ governor signs letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/rbnz-governor-signs-letter-of-support-for-us-fed-boss-jerome-powell/" aria-label="Read more about RBNZ governor signs letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tenant was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died. Marika Khabazi / RNZ A person killed following a fire at a Christchurch apartment was a tenant of a community housing provider. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) and Police were continuing to investigate Tuesday afternoon’s destructive blaze at Korimako ... <a title="Person who died in Christchurch apartment fire was community housing tenant" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/person-who-died-in-christchurch-apartment-fire-was-community-housing-tenant/" aria-label="Read more about Person who died in Christchurch apartment fire was community housing tenant">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police officers had seen the vehicle, which was reported stolen, on Pioneer Highway just before 4am on Wednesday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Eleven people driving in a ute have been arrested after a crash in Palmerston North early this morning. Police officers had seen the vehicle, which was reported stolen, on ... <a title="Eleven people arrested after ute crashes in Palmerston North" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/eleven-people-arrested-after-ute-crashes-in-palmerston-north/" aria-label="Read more about Eleven people arrested after ute crashes in Palmerston North">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people don’t really understand much about the neurotype. So we were pleased to see the launch of autistic Barbie. Autism is a life-long neurodevelopmental difference, meaning autistic children grow into autistic adults. As autistic researchers, who advocate ... <a title="How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/how-realistic-is-mattels-new-autistic-barbie/" aria-label="Read more about How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand QV has released its latest house price index, showing for the country as a whole, prices were up 1.1 percent over the three months to December. 123RF Auckland house prices are showing signs of picking up, but Wellington’s continue to fall and increased supply is keeping townhouses cheaper. QV has released ... <a title="House prices are up – but what’s going on in Wellington?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/house-prices-are-up-but-whats-going-on-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about House prices are up – but what’s going on in Wellington?">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the vehicle hit two sets of road spikes before eventually colliding with an oncoming truck. AFP / Andri Tambunan A young driver has died in a fiery crash after seen dangerously driving in Hamurana, north of Rotorua. The silver Lexus, carrying the driver and two young passengers, was reportedly ... <a title="Young driver going 80km/h over limit hits spikes, collides with oncoming truck" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/young-driver-going-80km-h-over-limit-hits-spikes-collides-with-oncoming-truck/" aria-label="Read more about Young driver going 80km/h over limit hits spikes, collides with oncoming truck">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Henley Passport Index for 2026 ranks New Zealand 24th-equal in the world in terms of destinations passport holders can travel to without a prior visa. Customs / supplied Global rankings show New Zealand’s passport is less powerful than last year. The Henley Passport Index for 2026 ranks New Zealand 24th-equal ... <a title="New Zealand passport drops down global power rankings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/new-zealand-passport-drops-down-global-power-rankings/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand passport drops down global power rankings">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene at Waitārere Beach, a small settlement 13km south of Foxton. RNZ/Mark Papalii Warning: This article discusses family harm. Horowhenua’s mayor says a shooting overnight that left a man dead and three people critically hurt was a family harm incident. Police were called to a Waitārere Beach address ... <a title="Person dead, three critically wounded in Waitārere Beach shooting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/person-dead-three-critically-wounded-in-waitarere-beach-shooting/" aria-label="Read more about Person dead, three critically wounded in Waitārere Beach shooting">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Molecular basis for melanoma cell motility. (Julio C. Valencia Public Domain) Scientists at the University of Auckland hope a $1 million grant will help them develop groundbreaking new therapies for deadly skin cancers. New Zealand has the world’s highest melanoma death rate, with almost 300 people losing their lives to the ... <a title="Auckland scientists hope to develop melanoma treatments with million-dollar boost" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/auckland-scientists-hope-to-develop-melanoma-treatments-with-million-dollar-boost/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland scientists hope to develop melanoma treatments with million-dollar boost">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Up to 110 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in the top of the South Island. MetService Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening. MetService has an orange heavy rain warning in place for Marlborough Sounds, Richmond ... <a title="Heavy rain warning as more 110mm of rain forecast to hit South Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/heavy-rain-warning-as-more-110mm-of-rain-forecast-to-hit-south-island/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy rain warning as more 110mm of rain forecast to hit South Island">Read more</a>
