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    Nicolás Maduro's allies maintain power in Venezuela, rejecting US claims they will 'comply'
     5 January 2026
    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.
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    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
    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
    One person's in a serious condition after a truck crash north of Auckland
    5 Jan: One person's in a serious condition after a truck crash north of Auckland... more
    Kiwi bowler Rohan Ware has the early advantage in the men's singles final at the National Champs in Christchurch
    5 Jan: Kiwi bowler Rohan Ware has the early advantage in the men's singles final at the National Champs in Christchurch... 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
    England has a new contender for worst dismissal of the Ashes series on Day 2 of the final test in Sydney
    5 Jan: England has a new contender for worst dismissal of the Ashes series on Day 2 of the final test in Sydney... more
    The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning
    5 Jan: The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning... more
    Police are calling on the public to help identify people involved in a mass brawl on Auckland's Karangahape Road last month
    5 Jan: Police are calling on the public to help identify people involved in a mass brawl on Auckland's Karangahape Road last month... more

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     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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     30 Dec: An office worker, sacked just 15 days into the job, has been awarded more than 30-thousand dollars +++++++++

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      5 Jan: Police seek to identify people after 'mass disorder' on auckland's k' road (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jacob Elordi and Sarah Snook win at Critics Choice Awards 16:57

    International:
    South-East Asian powers offer strong criticism of US operation in Venezuela 16:57

    International:
    Nicolás Maduro's allies maintain power in Venezuela, rejecting US claims they will 'comply' 16:57

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

    Auckland:
    One person's in a serious condition after a truck crash north of Auckland 16:27

    Cricket:
    England batter Joe Root continues to defy the Australian bowlers on Day 2 of the final Ashes test in Sydney 16:07

    Cricket:
    Kiwi bowler Rohan Ware has the early advantage in the men's singles final at the National Champs in Christchurch 16:07

    Law and Order:
    Police are calling on the public to help identify people involved in a mass brawl on Auckland's Karangahape Road last month 15:27

    Cricket:
    England has a new contender for worst dismissal of the Ashes series on Day 2 of the final test in Sydney 14:57

    Law and Order:
    The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning 14:57

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