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    NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests
     9 January 2026
    Human rights groups say more than 40 people have been killed in protest-related violence since last month.
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    Mandy Boyd has joined an elite group of New Zealand lawn bowlers with victory in the women's singles final in Christchurch
    9 Jan: Mandy Boyd has joined an elite group of New Zealand lawn bowlers with victory in the women's singles final in Christchurch... more
    Timothée Chalamet proclaimed his love for girlfriend Kylie Jenner as he picked up the Best Actor accolade at this year's Critics Choice Awards
    9 Jan: The 30-year-old star saw off competition from One Battle After Another's Leonardo DiCaprio, Train Dreams star Joel Edgerton, Blue Moon's Ethan Hawke, Sinners' Michael B. Jordan and The Secret Agent star Wagner Moura to triumph at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Sunday night (04.01.26).... more
    The Breakers are confident of rebounding from Sunday's home loss to the Wildcats in tonight's Australian NBL basketball clash against the Sydney Kings in Auckland
    9 Jan: The Breakers are confident of rebounding from Sunday's home loss to the Wildcats in tonight's Australian NBL basketball clash against the Sydney Kings in Auckland... more
    Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as "a near death experience"
    9 Jan: On Sunday (04.01.26), the 58-year-old TV star won his second-ever Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show, and after he accepted his honour, Kimmel reflected on the hardships he faced in 2025 - particularly after his show was temporarily suspended following his comments about the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.... more
    Diana Camacaro fled Venezuela when a friend close to Nicolás Maduro's regime texted her she was on a list to be arrested
    9 Jan: When a Telegram message landed on her phone, Diana knew she had to flee Venezuela. It was from someone close to Nicolás Maduro, and she says she would have been jailed, or worse.... more
    Police say a sizeable dent has been made in an underground cannabis market in the north Waikato
    9 Jan: Police say a sizeable dent has been made in an underground cannabis market in the north Waikato... more
    Michael B. Jordan is trying to be the "best version" of himself
    9 Jan: The 38-year-old actor had been nominated for the Best Actor honour at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards for his performance in Sinners - which was also put up for 16 other accolades - and Jordan has said he is "looking forward" to the coming year and working on himself.... more
    Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach
    9 Jan: Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach... more
    One Battle After Another was among the big winners at this year's Critics Choice Awards, taking home the Best Picture prize
    9 Jan: Paul Thomas Anderson's black comedy action thriller picked up the biggest accolade on the night, as well as Best Adapted Screenplay, and the filmmaker also scooped the Best Director gong at the ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Sunday night (04.01.26).... more

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     05 Jan: East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition +++++++++++++
     07 Jan: Search teams are bringing out a specialised radio device - in the hunt for tramper Connor Purvis, who's been missing for six days in the Southern Alps ++++++++++
     02 Jan: Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues ++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++
     06 Jan: The first group of General Practices with patients affected by the Manage My Health cyber attack, have been notified +++++++++
     04 Jan: GP practices whose patients were impacted by a cyber security breach at ManageMyHealth - have now been identified +++++++++

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Timothée Chalamet proclaimed his love for girlfriend Kylie Jenner as he picked up the Best Actor accolade at this year's Critics Choice Awards 16:23

    Politics:
    NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests 16:17

    Basketball:
    The Breakers are confident of rebounding from Sunday's home loss to the Wildcats in tonight's Australian NBL basketball clash against the Sydney Kings in Auckland 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as "a near death experience" 15:53

    General:
    Mandy Boyd has joined an elite group of New Zealand lawn bowlers with victory in the women's singles final in Christchurch 15:37

    Law and Order:
    Police say a sizeable dent has been made in an underground cannabis market in the north Waikato 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Michael B. Jordan is trying to be the "best version" of himself 15:23

    Law and Order:
    Diana Camacaro fled Venezuela when a friend close to Nicolás Maduro's regime texted her she was on a list to be arrested 15:07

    Rugby League:
    The NRL's Dolphins have lost Kiwis hooker Jeremy Marshall-King for the opening rounds of the upcoming season following knee surgery 14:57

    Entertainment:
    One Battle After Another was among the big winners at this year's Critics Choice Awards, taking home the Best Picture prize 14:53

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