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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    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

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

     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

    Rugby:
    Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year 14:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    Two people have died and another three are in a critical condition, after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough 14:47

    Entertainment:
    The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues 14:47

    General:
    Alisa Camplin-Warner calls for more funding after historic 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 14:17

    Entertainment:
    Romeo Beckham has added fuel to his brother Brooklyn's family feud, by "liking" an Instagram video claiming Nicola Peltz is "the problem" 14:17

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix football coach Giancarlo Italiano is stepping down with his head held high 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Brandi Glanville has finally discovered the cause of the facial disfiguration which aged her "20 years overnight" 13:47

    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

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