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Cloudflare reports Q4 fall in shutdowns amid outages
Cloudflare logs steep Q4 drop in state-ordered shutdowns, but flags more than 180 2025 outages from cable damage, storms and conflict.

Heavy suppressions over case of man who handed himself over to police
The nature of the charges is also suppressed.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes lower North Island
About 2700 people have reported feeling the quake.

Hnry & Volley launch QR open banking for sole traders
Hnry and Volley launch Scan to Pay using open banking, letting sole traders take QR code payments on the spot for a 35-cent flat fee.

Justice Minister defends 'absolutely fierce' head of retail crime advisory group after spate of resignations
Three of the five members have resigned in recent weeks.

‘No longer bed-bound’: Michael Schumacher's health reportedly improving
The report suggests the F1 great understands some of the things going on around him, but probably not all of them.

Teen charged with murder of woman at Canterbury home granted name suppression
Stuff understands a 19-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the homicide and will appear in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon.

Sex charges against former lawyer dropped
Sex charges against a former lawyer have been dropped.

Award-winning businesswoman referred to MBIE over potential Companies Act offences
The liquidator of an employment agency with offices in Canterbury and South Canterbury has reported the company to MBIE over potential Companies Act offences.

Barry goal rescues draw for Everton against Leeds
Watch Premier League highlights as Everton's Thierno Barry continues his good run of form with a second-half goal to earn the Toffees a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

Bayern Munich open talks to extend Kane contract
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says the German club are in talks with Harry Kane about extending the striker's contract.

Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens.

Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back
For many families, the holidays mean sleep routines go out the window. Bedtimes drift later, screens stay on into the late evening, sleep-ins become the norm.

Baby stillborn after mother's concerns not properly acted on
Health NZ Waitemata has been slammed for its failings which have caused "irreparable harm" to a family after their baby died at 38 weeks gestation.

Kanye apologises for antisemitic remarks, says he was treated for bipolar disorder
The artist previously known as Kanye West took out a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal, writing how he "lost touch with reality".

Trump’s comments about Nato troops ‘incredibly disrespectful’, Luxon says
The Prime Minister said it was up to Trump if he wanted to apologise for his comments, but wanted NZDF and veterans to know they’re supported.

People at troubled Gore motor camp told to leave by Friday
The Gore District Council confirmed camping operations would finish on January 30, with the lease ending on February 27.

England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes history with an unbeaten hundred for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the first century in Women's Premier League history.

New F1 cars 'look really cool' - Russell
McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.

Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delay
The Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a "great act of stupidity".