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Inside the Syrian city of Raqqa, once known as Islamic State's 'Roundabout of Hell'

23 January 2026

Syrian government forces have wrested back control of vast parts of its territory in recent weeks, as a new president moves to assert control over the war-torn country.

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ACC is urging Kiwis to act ethically when it comes to injury claims, as it works to claw itself out of a fiscal hole
	23 Jan: ACC is urging Kiwis to act ethically when it comes to injury claims, as it works to claw itself out of a fiscal hole... more

An ex Christchurch Boys' High School teacher has been awarded 25-thousand dollars in compensation, despite losing her unjustified dismissal case
	23 Jan: An ex Christchurch Boys' High School teacher has been awarded 25-thousand dollars in compensation, despite losing her unjustified dismissal case... more

A high police presence will be visible in Masterton today for a gang-related funeral
	23 Jan: A high police presence will be visible in Masterton today for a gang-related funeral... more

Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the weather events of the past 48 hours have been a profound tragedy
	22 Jan: Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the weather events of the past 48 hours have been a profound tragedy... more

An admission this year's election will be down to the wire
	22 Jan: An admission this year's election will be down to the wire... more

A sharp rise for New Zealand First in a new poll, and a steep drop for the Greens
	22 Jan: A sharp rise for New Zealand First in a new poll, and a steep drop for the Greens... more

Infometrics is cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery heading into 2026
	22 Jan: Infometrics is cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery heading into 2026... more

Christchurch is rolling out the welcome mat for Australian visitors
	22 Jan: Christchurch is rolling out the welcome mat for Australian visitors... more

National's not announcing any changes to the team - as parties tee-up political campaigns
	21 Jan: National's not announcing any changes to the team - as parties tee-up political campaigns... more

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21 Jan: 291 days to go: four big questions now we know the election date (Stuff.co.nz)

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21 Jan: Labour mp announces retirement, will leave parliament in weeks (Stuff.co.nz)

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