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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Inside the Syrian city of Raqqa, once known as Islamic State's 'Roundabout of Hell'
     23 January 2026
    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.
    >> Read Article 

    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
    An admission this year's election will be down to the wire
    22 Jan: An admission this year's election will be down to the wire... more
    A sharp rise for New Zealand First in a new poll, and a steep drop for the Greens
    22 Jan: A sharp rise for New Zealand First in a new poll, and a steep drop for the Greens... more
    Infometrics is cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery heading into 2026
    22 Jan: Infometrics is cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery heading into 2026... more
    Christchurch is rolling out the welcome mat for Australian visitors
    22 Jan: Christchurch is rolling out the welcome mat for Australian visitors... more
    National's not announcing any changes to the team - as parties tee-up political campaigns
    21 Jan: National's not announcing any changes to the team - as parties tee-up political campaigns... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     01 Jan: Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     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: 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The Privacy Commissioner is expecting Manage My Health to demonstrate it has appropriate safeguards in place following a data breach +++++++++++++++++++
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests +++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure +++++++++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      21 Jan: 291 days to go: four big questions now we know the election date (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: ‘he’s done a runner on us’: labour mp announces retirement, will leave parliament in weeks (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: Labour mp announces retirement, will leave parliament in weeks (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Jan: Labour mp adrian rurawhe to retire from politics (RadioNZ)
      18 Jan: From surge in patriotism to fewer us trips - trump's impact on canada (BBCWorld)
      16 Jan: Funeral service to be held today for sir tim shadbolt (RadioNZ)
      16 Jan: Trump v china: how oil is defining great power politics (BBCWorld)
      9 Jan: In photos: sir tim shadbolt, from student activist to long-serving mayor (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    National:
    Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher 14:07

    Rugby:
    The Crusaders' All Blacks are the first current New Zealand internationals to publicly address the exit of head coach Scott Robertson 14:07

    Business:
    Dairy farmers could be in an earlier-than-expected pay day 13:47

    Business:
    The latest rise in inflation may be unexpected - but many will have felt its impact 13:27

    Soccer:
    Premier League side Aston Villa have guaranteed themselves a top-eight spot in football's Europa League after a 1-nil victory over Fenerbahce in Turkey 13:27

    International:
    DNA found in an ancient Colombian skeleton may hold answers to origin of syphilis 13:07

    Environment:
    Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island 13:07

    Motoring:
    Hayden Paddon's first day back in the World Rally Championship's top tier has been cut short due to dangerous conditions 12:17

    Law and Order:
    Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week 11:57

    Law and Order:
    Fiji police allegedly seize $780m cocaine shipment in drug operation targeting Pacific Ocean 'narco sub' 11:17

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