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Iranian protesters chant anti-government messages as authorities signal intensifying crackdown

11 January 2026

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.

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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

Today in History, January 11: Smoking link to cancer announced in groundbreaking report
	11 Jan: In 1964, a major scientific report laid bare the deadly risks of smoking, at a time when the tobacco industry had a stronghold on the public and government coffers. Delve into the ABC Archives to discover how Australians reacted.... more

Health New Zealand's providing support for Northland victims of the Manage My Health cybersecurity breach
	11 Jan: Health New Zealand's providing support for Northland victims of the Manage My Health cybersecurity breach... more

Costly change of plans for some holiday makers, stuck on the wrong side of the Cook Strait
	10 Jan: Costly change of plans for some holiday makers, stuck on the wrong side of the Cook Strait... more

There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland
	10 Jan: There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland... more

These are the 6 key questions the antisemitism royal commission needs to answer
	10 Jan: After weeks of mounting pressure, the government has called a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. It must involve tackling uncomfortable issues.... more

It's full steam ahead for a local Wellington gaming company, as the sector continues to boom
	10 Jan: It's full steam ahead for a local Wellington gaming company, as the sector continues to boom... more

NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests
	9 Jan: Human rights groups say more than 40 people have been killed in protest-related violence since last month.... more

Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach
	9 Jan: Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach... more

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