NZ Politics News from NZCity

News | Politics

13 Jan 2026 5:17

NZCity News

News

Make Home

Home > News >		Politics

Iran claims mass protests 'under total control' as death toll climbs to 544

12 January 2026

Iran claims weeks of anti-government protests taking place across the country have subsided, as the death toll climbs to at least 544.

>> Read Article

Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue
	12 Jan: Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets for more than a fortnight in protests against the country's government. Here's what to know about the situation.... more

It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago
	12 Jan: It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago... more

The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success
	12 Jan: The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success... more

The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"
	12 Jan: The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"... more

Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans
	12 Jan: Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans... more

The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency
	12 Jan: The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency... more

The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power
	12 Jan: The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power... more

Iranian protesters chant anti-government messages as authorities signal intensifying crackdown
	11 Jan: Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran's capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest movement against the Islamic republic's rulers in more than three years.... more

New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills
	11 Jan: New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills... more

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next >

Most Popular Recent Politics News

16 Dec: Students are being encouraged to "persist" as they compete for summer jobs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

15 Dec: A nod of approval for the KidsCan school lunches scheme ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

22 Dec: The Education Minister's promising support for teachers struggling with sweeping sector changes ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis +++++++++++++++++++++++

01 Jan: Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws ++++++++++++++++++

01 Jan: Enrolling in this year's General Election is different this year, from last time, in 2023 +++++++++++++++++

01 Jan: Hopes the new vocational education model kicking in from today will put industry in the driver's seat ++++++++++++++++

Politics NewsLinks

9 Jan: In photos: sir tim shadbolt, from student activist to long-serving mayor (Stuff.co.nz)

29 Dec: Mon, 29 Dec 2025: 2025 in review: politics, health and climate change dominated pacific news headlines this year (RadioNZ)

28 Dec: Sun, 28 Dec 2025: Even christmas break couldn’t pause politics as luxon and hipkins trade social media barbs (Stuff.co.nz)

26 Dec: Fri, 26 Dec 2025: Tech life (BBCWorld)

23 Dec: Tue, 23 Dec 2025: Who will pass the summer barbie test in nz politics? (Stuff.co.nz)

23 Dec: Tue, 23 Dec 2025: Social media is being slammed by deceptive ai videos. here’s how to spot them (PC World)

20 Dec: Sat, 20 Dec 2025: Did microsoft do anything right in 2025? wins, fails, and wtf moments (PC World)

19 Dec: Fri, 19 Dec 2025: Tech life (BBCWorld)

more Politics newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
All Black halfback-in-waiting Dylan Pledger will miss 12 months of rugby after rupturing an ACL during pre-season training with the Highlanders More...

BUSINESS
Shareholders at Auckland tech firm Rakon appear primed to accept a 365 million dollar takeover bid More...

Today's News

Business:
Shareholders at Auckland tech firm Rakon appear primed to accept a 365 million dollar takeover bid 4:37

Politics:
Iran claims mass protests 'under total control' as death toll climbs to 544 22:07

Christchurch:
Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening 21:57

Entertainment:
Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore reportedly feel "blindsided" by Ashley Tisdale's controversial essay 21:53

Entertainment:
Sophie Turner has admitted the Game of Thrones theme song has given her "PTSD" 21:23

Law and Order:
Christchurch Police are seeking a man believed to be linked to a Sydenham arson before Christmas 21:17

Entertainment:
Alan Cumming accidentally injured Pedro Pascal during the making of Avengers: Doomsday 20:53

Entertainment:
Mark Hamill's biggest regret is missing the chance to work with Harrison Ford in the Star Wars sequel trilogy 20:23

Entertainment:
Sarah Michelle Gellar "sometimes" struggles with feeling confident in herself 19:53

Politics:
Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue 19:37

News Search

Power Search