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‘Poor man’s gold’ comes in from the cold

· January 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Silver prices increased 150% in 2025 Gold rose by “just” 65% last year Silver “dual use,” complicates supply Often dismissed as “the poor man’s gold”,...

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Climate News – Earth Sciences NZ Hotspot Watch 9 Jan 2026

· January 9, 2026

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil...

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Teen takes off only to land in Police hands

· January 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A Police officer on route to a robbery job got more than he bargained for after a vehicle travelling in front of him took off, driving...

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Name release – fatal crash, Timaru

· January 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash discovered on Seadown Road in the Timaru District on 22...