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    A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?
    New Zealand Parliament
    New Zealand Parliament
     26 January 2026
    A sweeping reform of New Zealand’s local government sector promises efficiency, but raises questions about accountability, representation and decision-making.
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    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
    26 Jan: 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... more
    A man's appearing in court - after a kidnapping incident in Blenheim over the weekend
    26 Jan: A man's appearing in court - after a kidnapping incident in Blenheim over the weekend... more
    Reports claim Wallabies rugby coach Joe Schmidt has made moves to clarify his employment situation post-August when his contract finishes
    26 Jan: Reports claim Wallabies rugby coach Joe Schmidt has made moves to clarify his employment situation post-August when his contract finishes... more
    A Christchurch company director will be sentenced in May - after pleading guilty to gambling offences linked to New Zealand's largest-ever illegal lottery
    26 Jan: A Christchurch company director will be sentenced in May - after pleading guilty to gambling offences linked to New Zealand's largest-ever illegal lottery... more
    Prime Minister Chris Luxon joined the Mount Maunganui community last night, paying tribute to those presumed dead in Thursday's slip
    26 Jan: Prime Minister Chris Luxon joined the Mount Maunganui community last night, paying tribute to those presumed dead in Thursday's slip... more
    Could you be working on unrealistic life goals?
    26 Jan: Experts say knowing when to abandon or change your goals may be just as important as persistence.... more
    Gloriavale will stay open while the process for shutting it down goes through the courts, but questions remain over what happens to the kids if it's closed for good
    26 Jan: Gloriavale will stay open while the process for shutting it down goes through the courts, but questions remain over what happens to the kids if it's closed for good... more
    India have humbled New Zealand at Guwahati by eight wickets, taking an unassailable 3-nil lead in the five-match T20 series
    26 Jan: India have humbled New Zealand at Guwahati by eight wickets, taking an unassailable 3-nil lead in the five-match T20 series... more
    Hayden Paddon has finished sixth in his class and 11th overall at Monte Carlo, the opening event of the World Rally Championship
    26 Jan: Hayden Paddon has finished sixth in his class and 11th overall at Monte Carlo, the opening event of the World Rally Championship... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately ++++++++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Two people are unaccounted for and another is badly injured after a landslide at a house in Papamoa +++++++++++++++
     20 Jan: A group of five riders has threatened to push off the front of the peloton approaching halfway on the 148-kilometre third stage of cycling's Tour of Southland from Riverton to Te Anau +++++++++++
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened ++++++++++
     22 Jan: A large slip at Mt Maunganui's Mauao has hit the campsite at the hill's base ++++++++++
     20 Jan: A State of Emergency remains on the cards for other parts of Northland - after being declared for a week in Whangarei district - already pelted with heavy rain ++++++++++
     21 Jan: Police have called off today's search for a missing near Warkworth - north of Auckland - swept away in his car this morning trying to ford Mahurangi River ++++++++++

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      26 Jan: 'when i bought it, every surface was beige’: how bach found its kiwi retro groove (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Jan: ‘freedom is not free’: video emerges of killed protester giving salute for veteran in hospital (Stuff.co.nz)
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      26 Jan: Joe schmidt out of running as all blacks coach - report (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    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

    Motorsports:
    Hayden Paddon has finished sixth in his class and 11th overall at Monte Carlo, the opening event of the World Rally Championship 7:37

    Politics:
    Concerns the Government is putting child safety at risk, by letting Gloriavale's school remain open 7:27

    Politics:
    Gloriavale will stay open while the process for shutting it down goes through the courts, but questions remain over what happens to the kids if it's closed for good 7:27

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