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Government backs economic growth in Southland

· January 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Southland is set for a major economic boost, with the Government committing a $3.1 million loan through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to kickstart an industrial...

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Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to retire from politics

· January 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Adrian Rurawhe RNZ / Angus Dreaver Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe has announced he will retire from politics next month. The former Speaker has been in parliament...

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When should you fix your home loan?

· January 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank data shows the average two-year special rate has dropped from about 7 percent at the peak to just over 4.5 percent at the end...

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New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums

· January 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “As the next two hosts of the Pacific...

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10-year-old aces high school exams

· January 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Raymond Hsu holds his breath, staring at the screen as the NZQA results page loads. A few seconds later, the 10-year-old erupts — screaming, flapping his...

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Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision

· January 20, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is calling out the National Party leader for failing to address the concerns of working people at a time when a...