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Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful

8 January 2026

If we look at people’s values - abstract ideals that guide our behaviour - there are reasons to be positive about society.

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Police are appealing for information, about a boat stolen from a commercial yard in Whangarei on Tuesday
	8 Jan: Police are appealing for information, about a boat stolen from a commercial yard in Whangarei on Tuesday... more

Seventh seed Xinyu Wang has won through to the quarter finals of the ASB Classic in Auckland
	8 Jan: Seventh seed Xinyu Wang has won through to the quarter finals of the ASB Classic in Auckland... more

A statement win from Belgian qualifier Sofia Costoulas at the ASB Classic in Auckland
	8 Jan: A statement win from Belgian qualifier Sofia Costoulas at the ASB Classic in Auckland... more

Three Lotto players from Auckland, Matamata and Timaru are in for a treat after sharing one million tonight
	7 Jan: Three Lotto players from Auckland, Matamata and Timaru are in for a treat after sharing one million tonight... more

Severe thunderstorms have been detected near the Raukumara Range and are moving south
	7 Jan: Severe thunderstorms have been detected near the Raukumara Range and are moving south... more

Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks
	7 Jan: Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks... more

A date has been set for Auckland FC's postponed away game against Sydney FC in the men's A-League
	7 Jan: A date has been set for Auckland FC's postponed away game against Sydney FC in the men's A-League... more

Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three
	7 Jan: Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three... more

The Wellington Phoenix's new import hopes she can cause opposition goalkeepers plenty of headaches in the women's A-League
	7 Jan: The Wellington Phoenix's new import hopes she can cause opposition goalkeepers plenty of headaches in the women's A-League... more

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