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    Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue
     15 January 2026
    Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue
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    Communities Against Alcohol Harm isn't backing down, despite a well-known brewery being given the all-clear over its F-word branded gin
    15 Jan: Communities Against Alcohol Harm isn't backing down, despite a well-known brewery being given the all-clear over its F-word branded gin... more
    Ukraine's former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, formerly a rival to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, facing allegations of bribery
    15 Jan: Anti-corruption watchdogs in Ukraine have searched the offices of the country's former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko amid allegations of a major bribery scheme.... more
    Excessive drinking at a Disability Support Services Christmas party is being claimed as partially to blame for alleged unacceptable behaviour
    14 Jan: Excessive drinking at a Disability Support Services Christmas party is being claimed as partially to blame for alleged unacceptable behaviour... more
    No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function
    14 Jan: No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function... more
    More than 500 new doctors have joined the workforce this year - most starting new roles this week
    14 Jan: More than 500 new doctors have joined the workforce this year - most starting new roles this week... more
    Concern persistent tough economic conditions are impacting young people's employment opportunities
    13 Jan: Concern persistent tough economic conditions are impacting young people's employment opportunities... more
    Fears of unseen violence against protesters as Iran's internet blackout enters a fifth day
    13 Jan: Human rights groups estimate more than 500 people have been killed and more than 10,600 arrested in the ongoing protests.... more
    Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue
    13 Jan: 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.... more
    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

     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 +++++++++++++++++++++
     04 Jan: Cautious optimism from tech experts, in the wake of this week's ManageMyHealth cyber attack +++++++++++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      26 Jan: Tech versus politics (Aardvark)
      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)
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     Today's News

    Politics:
    New Zealand's Foreign Minister says the World Health Organisation needs to remember it serves taxpayers worldwide 11:07

    Basketball:
    In NBA basketball today, the Detroit Pistons host the Sacramento Kings from 9am before the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets tip off at 9.30 10:47

    Tennis:
    Paul Coll has advanced through to the quarter-finals at the Tournament of Champions squash event in New York 10:27

    Politics:
    A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken? 10:07

    Rugby League:
    The Denver Broncos lead the New England Patriots 7-nil in the second quarter of their AFC Championship game - both sides are bidding for a ticket to the NFL's Super Bowl 60 10:07

    Rugby:
    Reports claim Wallabies rugby coach Joe Schmidt has made moves to clarify his employment situation post-August when his contract finishes 9:27

    Cricket:
    India have humbled New Zealand at Guwahati by eight wickets, taking an unassailable 3-nil lead in the five-match T20 series 8:07

    International:
    Could you be working on unrealistic life goals? 7:57

    Politics:
    A Christchurch company director will be sentenced in May - after pleading guilty to gambling offences linked to New Zealand's largest-ever illegal lottery 7:57

    Law and Order:
    A man's appearing in court - after a kidnapping incident in Blenheim over the weekend 7:37

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