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	Cyber-security expert launches petition to Parliament calling for harsher penalties for privacy breaches RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) It comes in the wake of the major Manage My Health data breach. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Pacific news in brief for 15 January RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the first sitting date for Tonga`s new parliament. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mitchell hits ton as Black Caps down India to set up ODI series decider RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) Chasing 285 for victory, Mitchell`s eighth ODI ton helped New Zealand reach their target with 15 balls to spare in Rajkot. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Two killed as cars collide on Bay of Plenty highway RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) The NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 30 is expected to remain closed for quite some time. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament - but what is it? RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport many have never heard of. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Qatar says some personnel departing US base over 'regional tensions' RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) The base was targeted by Iranian strikes in June after the US briefly joined Israel`s war against the Islamic republic. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	One Lotto player scoops $10.2 million jackpot Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A Powerball player from the Manawatu-Whanganui region is $10.2 million richer after winning the Powerball First Division prize in Wednesday night’s live Lotto draw. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	UK says dual NZ nationals told of passport change in good time RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) But those affected say it `came like a bombshell` and wasn`t well explained. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	More newborns test positive for methamphetamine in the Northern Marianas RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) There are growing concerns about substance exposure and child safety in the US territory. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Agriculture seen as a solution to PNG's jobs crisis RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) East Sepik`s leader has urged PNG to focus more on agriculture to address job shortage crisis. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General