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Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher

23 January 2026

Greenland is central to US Space Force strategies for orbital dominance. Laws and treaties designed to maintain the peace in space are looking increasingly outdated.

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Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week
	23 Jan: Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week... more

A motorcyclist has died after colliding into the back of a traffic attenuator truck, moments after Police spotted them speeding on Auckland's Southern Motorway last night
	23 Jan: A motorcyclist has died after colliding into the back of a traffic attenuator truck, moments after Police spotted them speeding on Auckland's Southern Motorway last night... more

Trump sows ‘chaotic cruelty’ while Canadian PM Carney reminds the world it doesn’t have to play along
	23 Jan: In a rambling speech, the US president appears to be cooling on his bid to buy Greenland, but still had plenty of fire for a lot of people.... more

Why are human penises so large? New evolutionary study finds two main reasons
	23 Jan: Compared to other great apes, human penises are mysteriously large, hinting they act as a signal to mates.... more

Friday essay: weirdly old-fashioned and wildly uneven – David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest at 30
	23 Jan: Infinite Jest is a kind of geological cross-section of a writer and a literary culture at a moment of major upheaval.... more

An ex Christchurch Boys' High School teacher has been awarded 25-thousand dollars in compensation, despite losing her unjustified dismissal case
	23 Jan: An ex Christchurch Boys' High School teacher has been awarded 25-thousand dollars in compensation, despite losing her unjustified dismissal case... more

A high police presence will be visible in Masterton today for a gang-related funeral
	23 Jan: A high police presence will be visible in Masterton today for a gang-related funeral... more

Several people including children are still missing after the landslide at Mount Maunganui - where search teams have been working through the night
	23 Jan: Several people including children are still missing after the landslide at Mount Maunganui - where search teams have been working through the night... more

Eighteen people have been arrested after a targeted operation focused on burglary, firearms offending and drug activity in the Feilding area
	23 Jan: Eighteen people have been arrested after a targeted operation focused on burglary, firearms offending and drug activity in the Feilding area... more

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05 Jan: Hopes the ASB Tennis Classic will be the first of many strong events on the Auckland calendar +++++++++++++++++

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23 Jan: ‘does not help their national team’: france coach slams nz rugby after razor sacking (Stuff.co.nz)

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22 Jan: Sharp fall in government borrowing in december, figures show (BBCWorld)

22 Jan: Rod laver arena observes a minute's silence (Sydney Morning Herald)

22 Jan: Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows (RadioNZ)

22 Jan: Prime minister skipping ratana to visit weather-hit regions (RadioNZ)

22 Jan: Confidence returning to property market, reinz says (RadioNZ)

21 Jan: Christopher luxon announces election date for 7 november (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

Business:
Queensland crocodile capture rates double as removal zones expand 14:17

National:
Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher 14:07

Rugby:
The Crusaders' All Blacks are the first current New Zealand internationals to publicly address the exit of head coach Scott Robertson 14:07

Business:
Dairy farmers could be in an earlier-than-expected pay day 13:47

Business:
The latest rise in inflation may be unexpected - but many will have felt its impact 13:27

Soccer:
Premier League side Aston Villa have guaranteed themselves a top-eight spot in football's Europa League after a 1-nil victory over Fenerbahce in Turkey 13:27

International:
DNA found in an ancient Colombian skeleton may hold answers to origin of syphilis 13:07

Environment:
Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island 13:07

Motoring:
Hayden Paddon's first day back in the World Rally Championship's top tier has been cut short due to dangerous conditions 12:17

Law and Order:
Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week 11:57

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