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    Trump threatens Iran with 'major destruction' as US fleet arrives in Gulf
     29 January 2026
    The US president says Tehran should make a deal or face military strikes as tensions between the two countries escalate.
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    To the final round of European Champions League group action
    29 Jan: To the final round of European Champions League group action... more
    In his last book, Julian Barnes circles big ideas and reflects on his shortcomings
    29 Jan: Departure(s) sketches out the limits of Julian Barnes’ aspirations for his art.... more
    These are the sticking points as phase two of the Gaza ceasefire arrives
    29 Jan: The body of the final Israeli hostage has been returned, but uncertainty remains about the future of the strip, including who will oversee its administration, whether Hamas will disarm and the withdrawal of Israeli assets.... more
    Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them
    29 Jan: Yes, climate change is worsening and action is uneven. But the shift away from fossil fuels is beginning.... more
    The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe
    29 Jan: The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.... more
    Plans to future-proof Queenstown's power supply - include a new transmission line from Cromwell
    29 Jan: Plans to future-proof Queenstown's power supply - include a new transmission line from Cromwell... more
    Gary Barlow felt like an "enormous weight" was lifted when he ended his 15-year feud with Robbie Williams
    29 Jan: The pair rose to fame together in boyband Take That but their relationship turned toxic after Williams quit the group in 1995 and they endured a public war of words for many years before they finally made up in 2010 with the Angels star rejoining the band for an album and tour.... more
    Acutely ill patients are driving up demand for hospitals, leading to increased pressure on ambulances
    29 Jan: Acutely ill patients are driving up demand for hospitals, leading to increased pressure on ambulances... more
    Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not
    29 Jan: Physicists long believed time was a basic feature of the universe. But it may just emerge from cosmic information.... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     24 Jan: Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday +++++++++++++
     23 Jan: Several people including children are still missing after the landslide at Mount Maunganui - where search teams have been working through the night ++++++++++++
     24 Jan: Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Several people missing after landslide hits Mount Maunganui campground in New Zealand +++++++++++
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened +++++++++++
     25 Jan: Mother shares tribute to 15-year-old Max trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide +++++++++++
     22 Jan: A large slip at Mt Maunganui's Mauao has hit the campsite at the hill's base +++++++++++

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      29 Jan: The issue national and labour have come together to fast track (Stuff.co.nz)
      29 Jan: Former political figure in late night bar incident pleads not guilty (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Soccer:
    To the final round of European Champions League group action 10:47

    National:
    In his last book, Julian Barnes circles big ideas and reflects on his shortcomings 10:37

    Entertainment:
    Gary Barlow felt like an "enormous weight" was lifted when he ended his 15-year feud with Robbie Williams 10:31

    Business:
    The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe 10:27

    Health & Safety:
    Acutely ill patients are driving up demand for hospitals, leading to increased pressure on ambulances 10:27

    Environment:
    Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them 10:17

    National:
    Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not 10:07

    International:
    These are the sticking points as phase two of the Gaza ceasefire arrives 10:07

    Business:
    Plans to future-proof Queenstown's power supply - include a new transmission line from Cromwell 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Simon Cowell has embraced a "wacky" wellness regime 10:01

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