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NZ 'appalled' by Iranian regime crackdown
15 Jan 2026Winston Peters has condemned the brutal response to the protests - which has included the reported killing of thousands of demonstrators.
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Oranga Tamariki manager called crying staffer 'sookie baby'
14 Jan 2026Three Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.
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Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system - expert
IT experts allege the health portal ignored warnings about vulnerabilities for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant it wasn't required to take action.
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Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules
The new rules allow a small dwelling with a simple design of up to 70 square metres to be built without a resource consent, and are in effect from today.
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Car touchscreens concerns prompt push for buttons
The body that oversees safety of vehicles in New Zealand said it will reward higher ratings to cars with physical buttons. Audio
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Many of Wairarapa's recent forest fires began in old burn piles
15 Jan 2026Farmers are concerned about forest fires, but the region's biggest forestry firm says it is well prepared with a comprehensive wildfire plan.
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Kaikōura 'absolutely pumping' with summer visitors
15 Jan 2026Kaikōura is experiencing its busiest summer in years, with strong numbers of international and domestic travellers.
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Does adding 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT really waste energy?
15 Jan 2026Analysis - As artificial intelligence use expands, so does its underlying footprint.
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Work to begin on sewage pump station known to overflow
15 Jan 2026A failure in 2019 lasted for more than nine hours.
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Shooting survivors fight for their lives as police look for 'true detail'
15 Jan 2026Police officers were met with a "hideous" scene, but what exactly happened they can't yet say.
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Highway closure hits holidaymakers, businesses and Ed Sheeran fans
Thousands wanting to use the only route into and out of Taranaki from the north are being told to go around.
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Passenger allegedly sprays bus driver with fire extinguisher
15 Jan 2026A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a bus driver was allegedly sprayed with a fire extinguisher in Auckland.
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Two killed as cars collide on Bay of Plenty highway
15 Jan 2026The NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 30 is expected to remain closed for quite some time.
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Train hits large rock disrupting Wellington's peak-time services
15 Jan 2026While the train did not derail commuters can expect delays.
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Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government over endangered dolphins
15 Jan 2026The charity says "taking on the US government is not something we take lightly", but it has the support of legal teams and Kiwis.
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How much do teenage boys really need to eat?
Bowls of Weet-Bix. Loaves of bread. Packs of noodles. Is it actually necessary?
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Kaiapoi principal steps up as national president
15 Jan 2026Jason Miles is taking two years leave as Kaiapoi North School principal to serve as New Zealand Principals' Federation president.
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One children's author sweeps Gisborne's most-borrowed books list
14 Jan 2026Dav Pilkey wrote all five of Gisborne's most-borrowed library books last year.
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Microscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
14 Jan 2026Swimmers started flocking to local pharmacies on Saturday seeking relief from the painful red bite-like marks.
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Seven injured in unprovoked assault in Wellington
14 Jan 2026Police were called to a gathering at a premises in Churton Park on Saturday 13 December, 2025.
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Police called to Waitārere Beach house hours before shooting
14 Jan 2026The second time police were called they were confronted with "a harrowing scene", the area commander says.
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Dog rescued after being left in 49C car
14 Jan 2026The SPCA is warning dog owners of the possibly "horrific outcomes" of leaving their pet in a hot vehicle.
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Smoke warning lifts for Dunedin after scout hall catches fire
14 Jan 2026Firefighters will continue working into the night to put out a blaze at a scout hall in the Dunedin suburb of Roslyn.
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Men found clinging to life jacket, bucket and petrol can after capsize
14 Jan 2026The three men spent six hours in the water off Tolaga Bay before a major search and rescue effort reached them.
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