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    A wig, boat and private jet: The clandestine mission to get Maria Machado out of Venezuela
     13 December 2025
    Maria Corina Machado hid in fear for her life under Venezuela's Maduro regime. This is how her fight to restore democracy started more than 20 years ago.
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    The Breakers are focussed on minimising mistakes against South East Melbourne in tonight's Aussie NBL match
    13 Dec: The Breakers are focussed on minimising mistakes against South East Melbourne in tonight's Aussie NBL match... more
    Auckland City Football Club are reflecting on their mammoth year ahead of tonight's National League final against Wellington Olympic at Newtown Park
    13 Dec: Auckland City Football Club are reflecting on their mammoth year ahead of tonight's National League final against Wellington Olympic at Newtown Park... more
    The Breakers are determined not to be lulled by their three game winning streak
    13 Dec: The Breakers are determined not to be lulled by their three game winning streak... more
    A woman who accused Cardi B of assault and battery has been denied a second trial
    13 Dec: In September, the WAP hitmaker - whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar - was found not liable in a civil lawsuit brought against her by security guard Emani Ellis, who took action in 2020 over an alleged incident two years prior, and she secured another victory on Friday (05.12.25) when a judge found no basis to overturn the original verdict.... more
    A, aerial fire truck broke down in Auckland today, because of a hydraulic leak
    13 Dec: A, aerial fire truck broke down in Auckland today, because of a hydraulic leak... more
    Danielle Spencer felt "guilty" when she ended her marriage to Russell Crowe
    13 Dec: The 56-year-old singer-and-actress split from the Gladiator star - with whom she has sons Charles, 22, and 19-year-old Tennyson - in 2012 after 15 years together and while she felt their separation was the right thing to do, she was still conflicted at the idea of "fracturing the family".... more
    Kiwi boxer David Nyika's cruiserweight bout against Wuzhati Nuerlang tonight is far from his main focus
    13 Dec: Kiwi boxer David Nyika's cruiserweight bout against Wuzhati Nuerlang tonight is far from his main focus... more
    Simon Cowell doesn't feel "guilt" about Liam Payne's death
    13 Dec: The One Direction star died at the age of 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina and Cowell has defended himself against those who criticised his TV talent shows in the wake of the tragedy.... more
    While you tuck into a few drinks and a mince pie at the office Christmas party, spare a thought for the Breakers in the Australian NBL
    13 Dec: While you tuck into a few drinks and a mince pie at the office Christmas party, spare a thought for the Breakers in the Australian NBL... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     09 Dec: Police say an Auckland bus driver isn't at fault, who kept driving after a fatal attack on a passenger last night - one of two assaults ++++++++++++
     06 Dec: Critics choice nominations 2026: Sinners scores 17 nods, One Battle After Another earns 14 ++++++++++++
     09 Dec: A realistic reflection of the modern cricket calendar for Black Caps coach Rob Walter as he deals with a raft of injuries +++++++++++
     07 Dec: Former top-cop Andrew Coster's suggested government ministers haven't told the whole truth about their knowledge of the Jevon McSkimming case ++++++++++
     07 Dec: A Porirua woman's been remanded on bail after allegedly attempting to partially cut off her husband's penis ++++++++++
     08 Dec: An academic is calling for a full inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal after revelations which emerged over the weekend +++++++++
     08 Dec: A 21-year-old man is due in court today charged with murder and other offences in relation to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday +++++++++

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      13 Dec: Road closed after crash on state highway 75 in bank's peninsula (RadioNZ)
      13 Dec: Watch: out-of-control sports car misses oncoming traffic by ‘centimetres’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Dec: ‘robbed’: kiwis star overlooked for golden boot award won by australian ace (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Dec: Child escapes youth justice facility in christchurch (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Dec: The house: crimes bill adds things outside usual rules (RadioNZ)
      13 Dec: Drug dealing dad to lose more than half a million dollars in asset seizures (RadioNZ)
      13 Dec: ‘always a dream’: new america’s cup team surfaces to offset departed challenger (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Dec: Doctor’s note can’t be used to avoid a roadside drug test for cannabis, police say (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    The Breakers are focussed on minimising mistakes against South East Melbourne in tonight's Aussie NBL match 18:36

    Entertainment:
    A woman who accused Cardi B of assault and battery has been denied a second trial 18:20

    International:
    A wig, boat and private jet: The clandestine mission to get Maria Machado out of Venezuela 18:16

    Basketball:
    The Breakers are determined not to be lulled by their three game winning streak 18:06

    Entertainment:
    Danielle Spencer felt "guilty" when she ended her marriage to Russell Crowe 17:50

    Soccer:
    Auckland City Football Club are reflecting on their mammoth year ahead of tonight's National League final against Wellington Olympic at Newtown Park 17:36

    Living & Travel:
    A, aerial fire truck broke down in Auckland today, because of a hydraulic leak 17:26

    Entertainment:
    Simon Cowell doesn't feel "guilt" about Liam Payne's death 17:20

    Living & Travel:
    While you tuck into a few drinks and a mince pie at the office Christmas party, spare a thought for the Breakers in the Australian NBL 16:56

    Entertainment:
    Thomas Markle has urged his daughter Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to see him "one more time before I die" 16:50

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