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Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's killer motivated by 'disgust' at links to Unification Church

25 January 2026

The man who killed former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe thought it was his life's mission to destroy a controversial church.

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

A higher threshold for claims at the Disputes Tribunal could improve access to civil justice
	24 Jan: A higher threshold for claims at the Disputes Tribunal could improve access to civil justice... more

Whether it's a dip in the pool or a rogue cup of coffee - thousands of Kiwis had to have their passports replaced last year
	24 Jan: Whether it's a dip in the pool or a rogue cup of coffee - thousands of Kiwis had to have their passports replaced last year... more

Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being
	23 Jan: Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being... more

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

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

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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:
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