31 January 2026
The US Department of Justice says it is releasing more than 3 million new documents from the "Epstein files", but Democrats question why millions more are being withheld.
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31 Jan: The newly released Epstein documents show the New York sex offender sought a wide-ranging network of political and financial contacts, including former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd.... more
31 Jan: Environment Canterbury has put an exclusion zone in place around the site of a capsized tourist boat, from which more than 40 people were evacuated... more
31 Jan: The 48-year-old actress has opened up about how she and her 16-year-old daughter Charlotte - who she had with husband Freddie Prinze Jr - have bonded over beauty tips.... more
31 Jan: Analysts say Asian countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam have signalled support for US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, not because they expect changes in Gaza, but to gain access to US trade.... more
31 Jan: This year's Best Film race sees Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value and Sinners competing alongside frontrunner One Battle After Another - which is also the most-nominated flick for the Oscars. The British Film category is equally stacked, with titles ranging from 28 Years Later and Die My Love to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Steve.... more
31 Jan: American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has closed in on the overall title with victory in the Saturday race in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy series at Highlands... more
31 Jan: Black Caps latecomer Finn Allen is ready to roll for his one official T20 international ahead of the World Cup starting in just over a week's time... more
