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Fears of unseen violence against protesters as Iran's internet blackout enters its fifth day

13 January 2026

Human rights groups estimate more than 500 people have been killed and more than 10,600 arrested in the ongoing protests.

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Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue
	13 Jan: Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets for more than a fortnight in protests against the country's government. Here's what to know about the situation.... more

Gazans beg for shelter as winter storms batter millions and Israel limits aid
	13 Jan: Homeless Gazans are begging the Israeli government to allow proper shelters into the strip as winter storms batter the enclave and destroy many people's tents.... more

Iran claims mass protests 'under total control' as human rights group says death toll has reached 648
	13 Jan: Iran claims weeks of anti-government protests across the country have subsided, blaming the US and Israel for the violence.... more

It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago
	12 Jan: It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago... more

The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success
	12 Jan: The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success... more

The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"
	12 Jan: The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"... more

Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans
	12 Jan: Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans... more

The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency
	12 Jan: The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency... more

The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power
	12 Jan: The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power... more

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