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Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles

17 January 2026

Lance Armstrong had successfully doped for years. But when the evidence backed him into a corner, he took control of the narrative and confessed live on Oprah's couch, martyring himself to cycling's EPO era.

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A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2
	17 Jan: A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2... more

Sarah Blizzard's stunning sportsmanship helps Dutch bobsledders achieve Winter Olympics dream
	17 Jan: With hopes of reaching the Winter Olympics fading due to a dodgy bobsleigh, the Dutch team were running out of answers until Australian Sarah Blizzard rode to the rescue and helped the Netherlands' sliders achieve their dreams.... more

Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet for his boastful comments in interviews
	17 Jan: The 50-year-old comedian has addressed the Hollywood star's recent comments after he described his performance in Marty Supreme as "top-level s***" as he praised his own talents of the last seven or eight years.... more

The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in the US
	17 Jan: The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in the US... more

Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out
	17 Jan: Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out... more

Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver, according to police
	17 Jan: The 59-year-old actor was detained at Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood on Monday (12.01.26) following the alleged incident.... more

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget
	17 Jan: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget... more

Police in the Far North are encouraging would be cops on South Island waiting lists to make the trip up
	17 Jan: Police in the Far North are encouraging would be cops on South Island waiting lists to make the trip up... more

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore
	17 Jan: Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore... more

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Today's News

Education:
Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out 11:07

International:
Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 10:57

Entertainment:
Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet for his boastful comments in interviews 10:53

Law and Order:
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in the US 10:47

Environment:
Sarah Blizzard's stunning sportsmanship helps Dutch bobsledders achieve Winter Olympics dream 10:27

Law and Order:
Police in the Far North are encouraging would be cops on South Island waiting lists to make the trip up 10:27

Entertainment:
Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver, according to police 10:23

Accident and Emergency:
A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2 10:16

Business:
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget 10:06

Entertainment:
Abbey Clancy was taken to hospital in Dubai with a "serious injury" after breaking a nail 9:53

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