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    Jodie Foster can't multi-task
     5 January 2026
    The 63-year-old actress prefers to give one thing her entire focus and then when it is "done", she will immediately move on to something else.
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    Cuba's declared two days of national mourning, after multiple citizens were killed in the Venezuelan President's capture
    5 Jan: Cuba's declared two days of national mourning, after multiple citizens were killed in the Venezuelan President's capture... more
    Venezuela live: Trump doubles down on oil plans, floats US operation in Colombia
    5 Jan: 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.... more
    A call for the urgent return of seven turtles stolen in Hastings
    5 Jan: A call for the urgent return of seven turtles stolen in Hastings... more
    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
    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held in New York prison described as 'hell on earth'
    5 Jan: The facility where detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been taken is a notorious New York jail that has held a string of high-profile and celebrity criminals, from drug cartel leaders to hip-hop stars.... more
    Russell Tovey thinks people need to be "presented with more opportunities" to help the environment
    5 Jan: The 44-year-old actor does his best to make a difference to the planet in small ways and called for people to join together to do more to help.... more
    Key points to understand US attacks on Venezuela and capture of President Maduro
    5 Jan: These are the key points to get up to speed with what we know about the US strikes on Venezuela and the current state of play after its president was ousted and removed from the country.... more
    Ricky Gervais will skip the Golden Globes next month despite being nominated for an award because it's "too far to go"
    5 Jan: The 64-year-old comedian lives in London with his partner Jane Fallon and he's decided not to travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony on January 11 - where's he nominated in the best stand-up category - because it's a long way and he'd prefer to remain on his sofa at home watching Netflix with Jane and their cat.... more
    Australia's made a strong start in reply to England's first innings 384 in the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney
    5 Jan: Australia's made a strong start in reply to England's first innings 384 in the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney... more

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     02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis +++++++++++++++
     31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning +++++++++++++
     01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk ++++++++++++
     30 Dec: Auckland have beaten the wet weather and Wellington in men's Super Smash T20 cricket after a five-wicket win at the Basin Reserve +++++++++++
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     31 Dec: The Otago men have beaten Central Districts by 41 runs in Super Smash T20 cricket at Alexandra ++++++++++
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     Today's News

    International:
    Cuba's declared two days of national mourning, after multiple citizens were killed in the Venezuelan President's capture 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Jodie Foster can't multi-task 21:53

    Entertainment:
    Russell Tovey thinks people need to be "presented with more opportunities" to help the environment 21:23

    Living & Travel:
    A call for the urgent return of seven turtles stolen in Hastings 21:17

    Law and Order:
    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held in New York prison described as 'hell on earth' 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Ricky Gervais will skip the Golden Globes next month despite being nominated for an award because it's "too far to go" 20:53

    Entertainment:
    Justin Bieber wants the music industry to be made "safer" and "more honest" 20:23

    Entertainment:
    Chrissie Hynde was more "embarrassed" by Pistol than anything she's ever done 19:53

    Entertainment:
    Gail Porter's daughter is "more like a mother" to her 19:23

    Law and Order:
    Venezuela live: Trump doubles down on oil plans, floats US operation in Colombia 19:17

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