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Venezuela live: Trump doubles down on oil plans , floats US operation in Colombia

5 January 2026

It comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says discussions of Venezuela holding elections following Nicolás Maduro's ouster are "premature", with Washington focused on ensuring Caracas now carries out policy changes.

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East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition
	5 Jan: East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition... more

Nicolás Maduro's allies maintain power in Venezuela, rejecting US claims they will 'comply'
	5 Jan: The Trump administration insists Venezuela's leaders will now comply with American demands after the extraordinary capture of president Nicolás Maduro — but his allies are resisting US pressure.... more

Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch
	5 Jan: Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch... more

Jacob Elordi and Sarah Snook win at Critics Choice Awards
	5 Jan: Australian actress Sarah Snook takes out Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television with All Her Fault while Australian Jacob Elordi takes out Best Supporting Actor for Frankenstein.... more

South-East Asian powers offer strong criticism of US operation in Venezuela
	5 Jan: Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia express "grave concern" over the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.... more

England has been bowled out for 384 on Day 2 of the final Ashes test against Australia in Sydney
	5 Jan: England has been bowled out for 384 on Day 2 of the final Ashes test against Australia in Sydney... more

Kim Kardashian has been criticised by PETA for buying her children a puppy each for Christmas

5 Jan: The Kardashians star bought four Pomeranians over the holidays so she could give one to each of her four children North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, seven, and Psalm, six, who she shares with ex-husband Kanye West, while her sister Khloe Kardashian also purchased a black Labrador from a breeder as a present for her kids True, seven, and Tatum, three - but it's sparked a backlash from the animal rights charity who insisted the sisters should adopt not shop for animals.... more

England batter Joe Root continues to defy the Australian bowlers on Day 2 of the final Ashes test in Sydney
	5 Jan: England batter Joe Root continues to defy the Australian bowlers on Day 2 of the final Ashes test in Sydney... more

A recreational boatie has come to the rescue of two men stranded in a remote part of Fiordland overnight
	5 Jan: A recreational boatie has come to the rescue of two men stranded in a remote part of Fiordland overnight... more

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Today's News

Law and Order:
Venezuela live: Trump doubles down on oil plans , floats US operation in Colombia 17:27

Living & Travel:
Police are closing multiple areas in Tasman's Kahurangi National Park, as they search for an overdue tramper 17:27

Entertainment:
Kim Kardashian has been criticised by PETA for buying her children a puppy each for Christmas 17:23

Auckland:
East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition 17:17

Entertainment:
Jacob Elordi and Sarah Snook win at Critics Choice Awards 17:17

Cricket:
Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch 17:07

International:
South-East Asian powers offer strong criticism of US operation in Venezuela 17:07

Cricket:
England has been bowled out for 384 on Day 2 of the final Ashes test against Australia in Sydney 17:07

International:
Nicolás Maduro's allies maintain power in Venezuela, rejecting US claims they will 'comply' 17:07

Accident and Emergency:
A recreational boatie has come to the rescue of two men stranded in a remote part of Fiordland overnight 16:57

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