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Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance

15 January 2026

The president wants to see low interest rates to boost economic activity – but a spending spree could leave Americans facing runaway prices.

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Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
	15 Jan: President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.... more

A 7-year-old has crashed a van on the West Coast after taking the vehicle for a spin
	15 Jan: A 7-year-old has crashed a van on the West Coast after taking the vehicle for a spin... more

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed
	14 Jan: It’s unusual for central bank leaders to issue such a statement. But the reason is simple: what happens in the US matters worldwide.... more

Four people have been arrested in a week-long operation around a Christchurch gang funeral - as members began arriving last Thursday, and dispersed yesterday
	14 Jan: Four people have been arrested in a week-long operation around a Christchurch gang funeral - as members began arriving last Thursday, and dispersed yesterday... more

The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington
	14 Jan: Donald Trump’s best option in Iran may be to show restraint.... more

Job done for top seed Ben Shelton in his second round match on a gloomy and humid day three at the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland
	14 Jan: Job done for top seed Ben Shelton in his second round match on a gloomy and humid day three at the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland... more

Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight
	14 Jan: Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight... more

This is the playbook the Iranian regime uses to crack down on protests – but will it work this time?
	14 Jan: Iran’s clerical leaders have long tried to control the narrative when protests break out. So far, protesters are continuing to risk their lives for freedom.... more

A man's been charged - accused of pushing a store owner at Whananaki - in coastal Northland
	14 Jan: A man's been charged - accused of pushing a store owner at Whananaki - in coastal Northland... more

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23 Dec: Police have made four arrests regarding the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne +++++++++++++++++++++++++

22 Dec: Kane Williamson insists he's made no call around retirement - as the third cricket test against the West Indies gets set to enter it's final day in Mt Maunganui ++++++++++++++++++++++++

07 Jan: Its sixty years today since a tragedy on Lake Taupo claimed the lives of four Wanganui Collegiate students +++++++++++++++++

04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened ++++++++++++++++

04 Jan: Otago Police are appealing for the public's help after a ute was stolen from a local address with the owner's dogs still inside +++++++++++++++

05 Jan: East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition ++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++

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19 Jan: Rubrik unveils sovereign cloud to keep sensitive data local (ITBrief)

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18 Jan: Wild scenes as fans mob ‘national hero’ at practice court (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 Jan: Tramper missing in kahurangi national park found alive (RadioNZ)

18 Jan: Syrian army moves east of aleppo after kurdish forces withdraw (BBCWorld)

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Rugby:
Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK 15:27

Business:
Drug researchers say the collapsing price of methamphetamine has concerning implications 15:07

Law and Order:
Police say the victim of a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga is critical but stable in hospital 14:57

Tennis:
Kiwi squash star Paul Coll has won his 30th title on the PSA Tour 14:27

International:
At least 21 dead after two high-speed trains derailed in Spain 14:17

Business:
Trump is threatening more tariffs over access to critical minerals – will NZ be targeted? 14:07

Living & Travel:
More details about the discovery of a tramper missing almost three weeks in Tasman bushland 13:27

Politics:
Corrections officials say a rise in alleged sexual assaults by prison officers could be down to reporting changes 13:07

Law and Order:
A 27-year-old man's been charged after an assault in Central Otago's Arrowtown last month 12:27

Health & Safety:
Biosecurity officials hunting Queensland fruit flies in Auckland - have found nothing after another weekend of precautions 11:57

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