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    Kiwi teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has become the fastest 16-year-old EVER across 1000 metres
     4 January 2026
    Kiwi teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has become the fastest 16-year-old EVER across 1000 metres
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    Nicolas Maduro was 'captured' by the US military. This is who he is
    4 Jan: The 63-year-old Venezuelan president was "captured" in a "large scale strike". Here is what is known about the man set to stand trial on criminal charges in the United States.... more
    In basketball's NBL, Tasmania's strengthened their hold on 6th place - the final play-off position - with a nine-point win over Melbourne United
    4 Jan: In basketball's NBL, Tasmania's strengthened their hold on 6th place - the final play-off position - with a nine-point win over Melbourne United... more
    Multiple explosions have rocked the Venezuelan capital Caracas
    4 Jan: Multiple explosions have rocked the Venezuelan capital Caracas... more
    Multiple explosions have been reported in Venezuela's capital Caracas
    3 Jan: Multiple explosions have been reported in Venezuela's capital Caracas ... more
    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wants his team to play smart in tonight's A-League contest against the Roar in Moreton Bay
    3 Jan: Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wants his team to play smart in tonight's A-League contest against the Roar in Moreton Bay... more
    The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure
    3 Jan: The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure... more
    The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL
    3 Jan: The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL... more
    The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs
    3 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs... more
    The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder
    3 Jan: The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder... more

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     Today's News

    Basketball:
    In basketball's NBL, Tasmania's strengthened their hold on 6th place - the final play-off position - with a nine-point win over Melbourne United 7:17

    International:
    Nicolas Maduro was 'captured' by the US military. This is who he is 7:07

    Living & Travel:
    Kiwi teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has become the fastest 16-year-old EVER across 1000 metres  7:07

    International:
    Multiple explosions have rocked the Venezuelan capital Caracas 4:36

    International:
    Multiple explosions have been reported in Venezuela's capital Caracas  21:16

    Boxing:
    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wants his team to play smart in tonight's A-League contest against the Roar in Moreton Bay 18:56

    Basketball:
    The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL 18:36

    Business:
    The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure 18:06

    Rugby League:
    The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs 17:26

    Cricket:
    The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder 16:56

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