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Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's killer motivated by 'disgust' at links to Unification Church

25 January 2026

The man who killed former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe thought it was his life's mission to destroy a controversial church.

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Two women believed to have been killed in the Mount Maunganui campground landslide were friends
	24 Jan: Two women believed to have been killed in the Mount Maunganui campground landslide were friends... more

A higher threshold for claims at the Disputes Tribunal could improve access to civil justice
	24 Jan: A higher threshold for claims at the Disputes Tribunal could improve access to civil justice... more

Whether it's a dip in the pool or a rogue cup of coffee - thousands of Kiwis had to have their passports replaced last year
	24 Jan: Whether it's a dip in the pool or a rogue cup of coffee - thousands of Kiwis had to have their passports replaced last year... more

Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being
	23 Jan: Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being... more

Inside the Syrian city of Raqqa, once known as Islamic State's 'Roundabout of Hell'
	23 Jan: Syrian government forces have wrested back control of vast parts of its territory in recent weeks, as a new president moves to assert control over the war-torn country.... more

ACC is urging Kiwis to act ethically when it comes to injury claims, as it works to claw itself out of a fiscal hole
	23 Jan: ACC is urging Kiwis to act ethically when it comes to injury claims, as it works to claw itself out of a fiscal hole... 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

Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the weather events of the past 48 hours have been a profound tragedy
	22 Jan: Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the weather events of the past 48 hours have been a profound tragedy... more

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Today's News

International:
A second person has been shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis. Here's what we know 19:37

Accident and Emergency:
Further delays in the recovery of those missing in the Mount Maunganui campground landslide 19:27

Motoring:
Snell street in Waikato's Morrinsville, is closed following an earlier crash 18:57

Skiing:
Scotty James wins fifth-straight X-Games superpipe gold ahead of Milano Cortina Games 18:47

Rugby:
Japan international rugby coach Eddie Jones believes league is making big inroads into rugby's traditional domain 18:37

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix women have rocketed from 9th to second on the congested A-League ladder...after beating Adelaide United 3-1 at home in Porirua 18:07

Basketball:
Kiwi Finn Fisher-Black has ended cycling's Tour Down Under with a bang, crossing second in a sprint on the final stage to take 25th overall 18:07

Cricket:
Rain is disrupting the men's Super Smash T20 encounter in Christchurch...with the ladder-leading Northern Brave 51 for one in the 15th over against hosts Canterbury, scoring at just over eight and a half runs per over 17:57

Hockey:
The New Zealand women's hockey team have succumbed to the United States once again 17:47

Law and Order:
Mother shares tribute to 15-year-old Max trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide 16:47

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