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    Iran internet blackout enters seventh day as US President Donald Trump says violence has 'stopped'
     15 January 2026
    Washington could intervene militarily in Iran, the Trump administration has suggested, but it remains unclear whether that will happen.
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    Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians, she died in her father's arms
    15 Jan: 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.... more
    The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately
    15 Jan: The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately... more
    Jodie Foster goes into therapy every time she finishes a movie project because she becomes a "total couch potato" when the job is done
    15 Jan: The Silence of The Lambs star, 63, revealed she throws herself completely into her work and struggles to readjust to normal life when the shoot comes to an end so she does "nothing" until she "gets bored" and then starts therapy sessions.... more
    Thunderstorms are continuing to move through the North Island bringing heavy rain
    15 Jan: Thunderstorms are continuing to move through the North Island bringing heavy rain... more
    George Clooney is adamant he is isn't "abandoning" Los Angeles since being granted French citizenship
    15 Jan: The former E.R. star lived in the Californian city for decades after moving there from his native Kentucky to pursue a career in Hollywood but he recently sold the LA home he has owned since 1995 and is now living full-time in France with his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins.... more
    KSI has announced his retirement from boxing
    15 Jan: The 32-year-old YouTuber-turned-fighter has not boxed since losing a close decision to Tommy Fury, 26, in October 2023 and has now admitted his heart is no longer in the sport, despite remaining a central figure in influencer boxing through Misfits Boxing.... more
    Emma Stone has found growing out her hair "unexpectedly very fun" after shaving off her locks for a film
    15 Jan: The 37-year-old actress revealed at the 2025 Golden Globe awards that she had shaved her head as part of her role in Bugonia, and was in her "bob era" as she walked the red carpet at this year's ceremony on Sunday (11.01.26).... more
    At least seven people have been injured after two vehicles collided on State Highway One north of Waipapakauri, in the Far North - about 4.45pm
    15 Jan: At least seven people have been injured after two vehicles collided on State Highway One north of Waipapakauri, in the Far North - about 4.45pm... more
    Pierce Brosnan is determined to enjoy the time he "has left" now he's in his 70s
    15 Jan: The former James Bond star - who turns 73 in May - has admitted his work as an actor keeps him "alive" but he can feel the tick" of time as he gets older and doesn't want to waste a moment.... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     10 Jan: Six people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon +++++++++++
     09 Jan: Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach ++++++++++
     14 Jan: An unhappy All Blacks camp has been painted following the review into last year's end of season tour ++++++++++
     09 Jan: Biosecurity teams are ramping up controls in Auckland - after catching a single male Queensland fruit fly in a Mount Roskill surveillance trap on Tuesday ++++++++++
     10 Jan: Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T both feature in Louis Vuitton's new travel-themed campaign +++++++++
     09 Jan: An unexplained death at an Auckland home on New Year's Day was reportedly a three year old boy +++++++++
     13 Jan: A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday +++++++++

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      16 Jan: Eurovision song contest announces live tour (BBCWorld)
      16 Jan: Creatives mark winnie-the-pooh's 100th anniversary (BBCWorld)
      16 Jan: Wsl players make confessions including toone, shaw and kelly (BBCWorld)
      16 Jan: Fernandes not seeking to leave man utd in january (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians, she died in her father's arms 22:07

    Rugby:
    The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Jodie Foster goes into therapy every time she finishes a movie project because she becomes a "total couch potato" when the job is done 21:53

    Technology:
    Iran internet blackout enters seventh day as US President Donald Trump says violence has 'stopped' 21:27

    Entertainment:
    George Clooney is adamant he is isn't "abandoning" Los Angeles since being granted French citizenship 21:23

    Environment:
    Thunderstorms are continuing to move through the North Island bringing heavy rain 21:17

    Entertainment:
    KSI has announced his retirement from boxing 20:53

    Entertainment:
    Emma Stone has found growing out her hair "unexpectedly very fun" after shaving off her locks for a film 20:23

    Entertainment:
    Pierce Brosnan is determined to enjoy the time he "has left" now he's in his 70s 19:53

    Entertainment:
    Ethan Hawke "loved" seeing his daughter Maya Hawke shine in Stranger Things 19:23

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