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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue
     13 January 2026
    Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets for more than a fortnight in protests against the country's government. Here's what to know about the situation.
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    Gazans beg for shelter as winter storms batter millions and Israel limits aid
    13 Jan: Homeless Gazans are begging the Israeli government to allow proper shelters into the strip as winter storms batter the enclave and destroy many people's tents.... more
    Iran claims mass protests 'under total control' as human rights group says death toll has reached 648
    13 Jan: Iran claims weeks of anti-government protests across the country have subsided, blaming the US and Israel for the violence.... more
    It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago
    12 Jan: It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago... more
    The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success
    12 Jan: The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success... more
    The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"
    12 Jan: The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"... more
    Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans
    12 Jan: Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans... more
    The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency
    12 Jan: The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency... more
    The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power
    12 Jan: The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power... more
    Iranian protesters chant anti-government messages as authorities signal intensifying crackdown
    11 Jan: Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran's capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest movement against the Islamic republic's rulers in more than three years.... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     01 Jan: Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     01 Jan: Enrolling in this year's General Election is different this year, from last time, in 2023 ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     01 Jan: Hopes the new vocational education model kicking in from today will put industry in the driver's seat +++++++++++++++++++++++
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests ++++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The Privacy Commissioner is expecting Manage My Health to demonstrate it has appropriate safeguards in place following a data breach ++++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure +++++++++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      24 Jan: National mp maureen pugh to retire from parliament (RadioNZ)
      23 Jan: How australian politics descended into ugliness after bondi shooting (BBCWorld)
      23 Jan: National mp to retire at election after more than a decade in politics (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: 291 days to go: four big questions now we know the election date (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: ‘he’s done a runner on us’: labour mp announces retirement, will leave parliament in weeks (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: Labour mp announces retirement, will leave parliament in weeks (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: Labour mp adrian rurawhe to retire from politics (RadioNZ)
      18 Jan: From surge in patriotism to fewer us trips - trump's impact on canada (BBCWorld)
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