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Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks

30 January 2026

Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks

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Will killing dingoes on K’gari make visitors safer? We think it’s unlikely
	30 Jan: Following the death of a young backpacker, the Queensland government has killed dingoes seen near her body. But will this cull protect tourists?... more

Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure
	30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure... more

The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools
	29 Jan: The Finance Minister says education will always be a worthwhile investment - as the Government announces two new specialist schools... more

The Greens aren't happy with New Zealand First's stance on the India-New Zealand Free Trade agreement
	29 Jan: The Greens aren't happy with New Zealand First's stance on the India-New Zealand Free Trade agreement... more

Trump threatens Iran with 'major destruction' as US fleet arrives in Gulf
	29 Jan: The US president says Tehran should make a deal or face military strikes as tensions between the two countries escalate.... more

Non-urgent events are dominating the number of 111 calls for ambulances, as paramedics struggle to keep up with demand
	29 Jan: Non-urgent events are dominating the number of 111 calls for ambulances, as paramedics struggle to keep up with demand... more

Iranian doctor who fled to Australia after operating on massacre victims estimates death toll in tens of thousands
	28 Jan: In one of the most harrowing accounts yet, a doctor who fled Iran for Australia recounts trying to save bullet-riddled victims of the government crackdown on protests.... more

Te Pati Maori is justifying its stance on prison abolition, in the face of criticism from the Government and Labour
	28 Jan: Te Pati Maori is justifying its stance on prison abolition, in the face of criticism from the Government and Labour... more

New Health and safety laws for teaching and research laboratories - could take effect this year
	28 Jan: New Health and safety laws for teaching and research laboratories - could take effect this year... more

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Most Popular Recent Politics News

06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages +++++++++++++++++++

10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad ++++++++++++++

28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui ++++++++++++++

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

02 Feb: There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party ++++++++++++

11 Feb: Area school teachers are heading back into pay talks - due to a disagreement between unions ++++++++++++

27 Jan: Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out adopting Te Pati Maori's policy to abolish prisons, but says there're other policy areas they align +++++++++++

Politics NewsLinks

19 Feb: Trump and epstein: us politics takes centre stage once again at winter olympics (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 Feb: Chris hipkins accuses winston peters of 'pure racism' in parliament (RadioNZ)

18 Feb: Hipkins accuses peters of 'pure racism' in parliament (RadioNZ)

18 Feb: 'just push us into the sea': the frustration of an area failed by politics (BBCWorld)

17 Feb: Party leaders call for politics to be taken out of planning for weather events (RadioNZ)

15 Feb: Mediawatch: solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame (RadioNZ)

13 Feb: Does australian politics still have a problem with women? (BBCWorld)

13 Feb: A line in the snow: why the ukrainian athlete was banned and others were not (Sydney Morning Herald)

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Today's News

Cricket:
The Central Stags have posted a massive 211-run win over the Wellington Firebirds, to book their place against Canterbury in Sunday's one-day men's cricket final 21:57

Entertainment:
President Donald Trump has remembered the late Jesse Jackson as "a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and street smarts" - and claimed he "could not stand" Barack Obama 21:47

Entertainment:
Nicole Kidman is reportedly being "romantically pursued" by MGM Resorts boss Paul Salem following her split from Keith Urban 21:17

International:
Donald Trump suggests decision on Iran likely within 10 to 15 days 21:17

Golf:
Ryan Fox is right in the mix after a fine four-under-par opening round of 67, at the latest PGA Tour event in Los Angeles 21:17

National:
Andrew’s arrest: will anything like this now happen in the US? Why hasn’t it so far? 21:07

General:
Kyra Wheatley ready to ride the chaos and speed of ski cross at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 21:07

Entertainment:
Margot Robbie worried she was "dumb" after deciding against going to university 20:47

Entertainment:
Rose Byrne has joked she "drinks a lot of alcohol" to decompress after work 20:17

Entertainment:
Baz Luhrmann is bringing Elvis Presley's story to theatres in a new stage show 19:47

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