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    Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians, she died in her father's arms
     16 January 2026
    Negin Ghadimi, a 28-year-old bio-electrical engineer who "wanted to be the voice of the Iranian[s]", was shot in the stomach and killed in anti-government protests last week, her bereaved uncle says.
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    Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
    16 Jan: Starting later this year, Woolworths shoppers will able to use AI to plan meals and even add items to their carts. It’s convenient – but with potential hidden costs.... more
    State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs
    16 Jan: State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs... more
    Seven Dials: Netflix series turns Agatha Christie’s country-house mystery into a study of empire and war
    16 Jan: Seven Dials refreshes Christie for our times, and it does it admirably.... more
    The Whakatane, Opotiki and Gisborne districts are the latest to be hit by severe thunderstorms
    16 Jan: The Whakatane, Opotiki and Gisborne districts are the latest to be hit by severe thunderstorms... more
    Venezuelan families wait in hope for release of political prisoners
    16 Jan: Venezuela's new leader says political prisoners are being freed, but hundreds remain jailed, with families clinging to hope that America's intervention and ongoing pressure will eventually secure their loved ones' release... more
    Rihanna has joked she might have a fourth child
    16 Jan: The singer already has sons RZA, three, Riot, two, and daughter Rocki, four months, with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, both 37.... more
    A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago
    16 Jan: A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago... more
    Matt Damon's wife thought Ben Affleck was "the cute one" in Good Will Hunting long before the couple met
    16 Jan: Actor Matt, 55, and Luciana, 49, met in a bar in Miami, Florida, in 2003, and months into their relationship, he was introduced to her best friend, and Matt learned that Luciana's pal eyed him, and his spouse was attracted to 53-year-old actor Ben.... more
    One uprising, two stories: how each side is trying to frame the uprising in Iran
    16 Jan: Narrative control is a central battleground in times of conflict. It’s having a profound impact on the violence in Iran.... more

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     Today's News

    National:
    Seven Dials: Netflix series turns Agatha Christie’s country-house mystery into a study of empire and war 10:27

    Environment:
    The Whakatane, Opotiki and Gisborne districts are the latest to be hit by severe thunderstorms 10:27

    Entertainment:
    Rihanna has joked she might have a fourth child 10:23

    National:
    Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out 10:17

    International:
    Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians, she died in her father's arms 10:07

    National:
    One uprising, two stories: how each side is trying to frame the uprising in Iran 10:07

    Politics:
    State schools can now apply for a one-off grant to help cover asbestos removal costs 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Matt Damon's wife thought Ben Affleck was "the cute one" in Good Will Hunting long before the couple met 9:53

    Law and Order:
    Venezuelan families wait in hope for release of political prisoners 9:27

    Law and Order:
    A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago 9:27

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