HHeadlines Read More Iran shuts off internet as protesters start fires in widening unrestJanuary 9, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, Reuters Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January…
HHeadlines Read More Iran shuts off internet as protesters start fires in widening unrestJanuary 9, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, Reuters Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January…
NNew Zealand Read More Deep 5.4 earthquake in Taranaki jolts lower North IslandJanuary 9, 2026 The official Geonet map showing reports of the quake on Friday. Photo: A deep 5.4 earthquake has rattled…
EEntertainment Read More Japanese man arrested under 1889 law after deadly ‘duel’January 9, 2026 Japanese authorities applied an 1889 anti-duelling law to arrest the man. Photo: AFP Japanese authorities applied an 1889…
HHeadlines Read More ‘A life really, really well lived’: Sir Bob Harvey remembers lifelong friend Sir Tim ShadboltJanuary 9, 2026 Sir Tim Shadbolt died on Thursday at the age of 78. Photo: Otago Daily Times / Stephen Jaquiery…
NNew Zealand Read More How poo-detecting dogs are helping native birds return to Waiheke IslandJanuary 9, 2026 Tilde Sorensen and her dog Parker Photo: RNZ Sniffing out the last stoats on Waiheke Island is all…
NNew Zealand Read More Adi Ashok excited to get India gig for Black CapsJanuary 9, 2026 Adi Ashok bowls for the Black Caps against Bangladesh in the second one-day international at Saxton Oval, Nelson,…
NNew Zealand Read More Ferry troubles continue with cancellations following ramp problemJanuary 9, 2026 Passengers were stranded on the Connemara overnight. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii More Bluebridge ferry services are being…
NNew Zealand Read More Canadian national sentenced to home detention for child abuse imagesJanuary 9, 2026 Christchurch District Court. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Canadian national caught with child abuse images and videos…
HHeadlines Read More Homicide investigation underway after newborn baby dies in AucklandJanuary 9, 2026 Photo: RNZ A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland. On…
NNew Zealand Read More Manage My Health patients draw blanks in quest for information on cybersecurity breachJanuary 9, 2026 The company has apologised for the breach and hopes to have contacted affected patients by early next week.…
BBusiness Read More Kmart recalls gel packs due to risk they contain toxic substanceJanuary 9, 2026 Kmart signage at the Westfield St Lukes mall. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Gel packs sold at Kmart…