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China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

19 January 2026

The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.

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A former Finance Minister says many people aren't feeling economic relief - despite positive markers
	19 Jan: A former Finance Minister says many people aren't feeling economic relief - despite positive markers... more

The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year
	19 Jan: The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year... more

Prison and fines for leaving dogs in hot cars among proposed changes to NSW animal welfare laws
	18 Jan: People who leave their dogs in hot cars could be sent to prison, under changes to animal welfare laws being proposed by the state government.... more

The cost of keeping sentenced inmates behind bars, is topping the 200-thousand mark
	18 Jan: The cost of keeping sentenced inmates behind bars, is topping the 200-thousand mark... more

A return to running candidates in the Maori seats isn't on the cards for New Zealand First in this year's election
	18 Jan: A return to running candidates in the Maori seats isn't on the cards for New Zealand First in this year's election... more

Iranian protesters are calling on Trump to intervene — but the shadow of 1953 still haunts the US
	18 Jan: Protesters are urging US President Donald Trump to help dismantle Iran's theocracy. If he answers the call, it won't be the first time the US has toppled an Iranian government.... more

Revelations New Zealanders faced a 200-percent spike in E-shop scams over the festive season
	18 Jan: Revelations New Zealanders faced a 200-percent spike in E-shop scams over the festive season... more

Chinese debate Iran crisis as official and public views diverge
	17 Jan: As protests rage in Iran, Chinese netizens are openly debating freedom, repression and global power politics, even as Beijing keeps its criticism focused on Washington.... more

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget
	17 Jan: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget... more

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24 Jan: National mp maureen pugh to retire from parliament (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

International:
US looks to South Korea to take 'primary responsibility' in monitoring Kim Jong Un and North Korea 18:16

Law and Order:
Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide 18:06

Rugby:
Olympian Sam Tanner has records in his sights ahead of this evening's mile race at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui 17:46

Law and Order:
Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday 17:26

Lower South Island:
Southland rider Josh Burnett has banked his third career win in cycling's Tour of Southland, finishing safely in the peloton to take the overall title by 10 seconds from Cambridge's Matthew Wilson 17:06

International:
Human remains found as New Zealand landslide search moves to recovery 16:56

Rugby:
Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines 16:27

General:
Indra Brown wins X-Games silver on debut ahead of 2026 Winter Olympic Games 16:06

International:
How much power does China really have in the Arctic amid Trump's Greenland claims? 15:46

International:
A generation of activists like Grace Oo are taking up arms against Myanmar's military 15:36

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