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Nauru severs ties with Taiwan, switches to China

Nauru's switch to China comes at a time when geopolitical tension in the region is high.

Pacific Islands •

Wellington's water woes worsen as summer drives demand

Level two restrictions will this week limit use in the capital, where half of the water supply is lost through leaks.

Environment •

Ex-roofer becomes first Kiwi to earn pro darts tour card

Haupai Puha is still coming to terms with achieving his sporting dreams.

Four drivers clocked at over 140km/h in Nelson

The four motorists were among seven police caught travelling at high speed in just one hour on one road.

Crime And Justice •

Analysis: Freezing Iowa Caucus 'a powder keg of concern'

Iowa Caucus Day is the first US election litmus test to see which of the candidates' messages are getting cut through, and who has been spending a whole lot of money for nothing, writes US Correspondent Logan Church.

North America •

Tuipulotu named as Blues captain for 2024 season

Tuipulotu previously captained the side from 2019 to 2021 and said being named captain again is not something he takes lightly.

Blues •

Joseph Parker confirms next heavyweight title fight

The Kiwi heavyweight will be back in the ring in Riyadh in March.

Combat Sports •

Fatal NSW wedding bus driver hit with more charges

The driver allegedly involved in last year's fatal Hunter Valley bus crash that killed 10 people has had his charges upgraded.

Crime And Justice •

Former All Black Byron Kelleher accused of domestic violence

The 57-Test All Black is set to face a French court today.

Crime And Justice •

Black Sticks men get off to flying start in Olympic qualifier

The men in black were dominant, dictating the tempo throughout and controlling possession.

Hockey •

Queen 'infuriated' at Harry and Meghan's Lilibet name claim

The explosive claims come in a new biography of King Charles by Robert Hardman.

Royalty •

Golriz Ghahraman quits Parliament: 'I am very sorry'

Ghahraman, a former lawyer and seventh on the Green Party list, had been accused of shoplifting.

Politics •

Golriz Ghahraman and Green Party: Full statements

Ghahraman is quitting Parliament immediately in the wake of shoplifting allegations.

Politics •

Motorcyclist dead after crash in Murupara, Bay of Plenty

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at about 11am this morning.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Timeline: The rise and fall of Golriz Ghahraman

Ghahraman had a successful career in law and politics before shoplifting allegations emerged.

Politics •

Williamson ruled out of Pakistan series with hamstring strain

Williamson retired hurt while batting in the first innings at Seddon Park on Sunday and did not return to the field for the remainder of the game.

Black Caps •

Ferguson raring to go on long-awaited Black Caps return

Fit and firing, Ferguson hopes to be in full flight against Pakistan tomorrow.

Black Caps •

Ghahraman faced 'continuous' sexual, physical threats — Shaw

Co-leader Marama Davidson becomes briefly emotional talking about how women of colour experience politics.

Politics •

Mayor has ‘no regrets’ for signing off email: ‘f*** yourself’

Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt responded in no uncertain terms to a request for personal details of council staff, including their names and addresses.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Auckland girl, 12, missing almost a week found safe

Girl was reported missing by her family after she left her house in Glendene on January 10.

Auckland •

Simeon Brown confirms EVs, hybrids to pay road user charges

Light electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids have been exempt from RUCs but that is coming to an end.

Transport •

Who will replace Golriz Ghahraman in Parliament?

Greens co-leader Marama Davidson says Celia Wade-Brown is "going to rock the place".

Green Party •

Tuipulotu hungry to lock down vacant All Blacks spot

With the departures of Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick, Tuipulotu sees an opportunity to make the position his own.

All Blacks •

Central Hinds knock Auckland Hearts out of Super Smash

The Hinds have booked a spot in the finals after an 18-run win at Eden Park this afternoon.

Five Big Things: Tuesday, January 16

Golriz Ghahraman resigns after shoplifting allegations, Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt said he has no regrets over an email he signed off with "go f*** yourself", and Joseph Parker confirms his next heavyweight title fight.

Iwi calls Govt policies 'a deliberate strategy to erase us'

Whanganui iwi leader Ken Mair says there’s a strong desire by Māori around the country to take action against the coalition Government’s plans.

Manawatu Wanganui •

Trump wins commanding victory in the Iowa caucuses

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished a distant second ahead of former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.

North America •

Not making it 16: Government rules out advice to lower voting age

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government will make a formal response “in due course” but drew a line through some of the initial recommednations.

Re News •

Betty Gee: Fisherman who fell overboard finds boat ransacked

Fisherman Will Fransen endured a gruelling 24 hours at sea after being yanked over the side of his boat off Whangamatā on January 2.

Accidents •

More details emerge from Luxon’s meeting with Māori King

Kiingi Tuuheitia insisted Māori maintain their mana motuhake or self-determination.

Te Ao Maori •

Emmys red carpet: The top five fashion moments

The best of the small screen was celebrated at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles today. And there were plenty of fine feathers on the red carpet, too.

Television •

Princess Anne called the ‘most elegant woman in the world’

The royal has inspired Italian fashion brand Fendi’s new menswear collection.

Royalty •
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