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Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake

27 January 2026

Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake

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Remains of last Israeli hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, have been found, Benjamin Netanyahu says
	27 Jan: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the remains of 24-year-old Ran Gvili had been found and identified.... more

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
	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... more

Jules Radich is being remembered for his fight for Dunedin's new hospital
	26 Jan: Jules Radich is being remembered for his fight for Dunedin's new hospital... more

The Prime Minister's echoing our Foreign Minister's concerns about the World Health Organisation
	26 Jan: The Prime Minister's echoing our Foreign Minister's concerns about the World Health Organisation... more

New Zealand will consider joining the US President's Board of Peace
	26 Jan: New Zealand will consider joining the US President's Board of Peace... more

A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?
	26 Jan: A sweeping reform of New Zealand’s local government sector promises efficiency, but raises questions about accountability, representation and decision-making.... more

A Christchurch company director will be sentenced in May - after pleading guilty to gambling offences linked to New Zealand's largest-ever illegal lottery
	26 Jan: A Christchurch company director will be sentenced in May - after pleading guilty to gambling offences linked to New Zealand's largest-ever illegal lottery... more

Concerns the Government is putting child safety at risk, by letting Gloriavale's school remain open
	26 Jan: Concerns the Government is putting child safety at risk, by letting Gloriavale's school remain open... more

Gloriavale will stay open while the process for shutting it down goes through the courts, but questions remain over what happens to the kids if it's closed for good
	26 Jan: Gloriavale will stay open while the process for shutting it down goes through the courts, but questions remain over what happens to the kids if it's closed for good... more

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

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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 +++++++++++++

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

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

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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)

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Today's News

Cricket:
The Black Caps are trying not to be upset at their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan being abandoned due to rain in Colombo 13:37

Law and Order:
Christchurch City Council says no previous complaints had been made about two dogs involved in an attack yesterday, that left three people injured 13:27

Law and Order:
A person's suffered moderate hand injuries, after a dog attack in Timaru's Andrew Street 13:27

Entertainment:
Hilary Duff has taken up crocheting because she needed to "do something" with her hands after her concerts 13:17

General:
Australian underdogs edged out of mixed aerials team medals at 2026 Milano Cortina Games 13:07

Golf:
American Jacob Bridgeman will take a whopping six shot lead into the final round of the latest PGA Tour event in Los Angeles 13:07

Rugby:
An injury blow for the Crusaders ahead of their home Super Rugby match against the Brumbies this afternoon 12:47

Entertainment:
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested - on his 66th birthday 12:47

Entertainment:
Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease the "tension" with his wife Amanda Anka 12:17

Business:
Fifteen years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake, belief light may finally be at the end of the tunnel 11:57

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