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    Venezuelan families wait in hope for release of political prisoners
     16 January 2026
    Venezuela's new leader says political prisoners are being freed, but hundreds remain jailed, with families clinging to hope that America's intervention and ongoing pressure will eventually secure their loved ones' release
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    A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago
    16 Jan: A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago... more
    Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight
    16 Jan: Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight... more
    Who could lead Iran if the Islamic Republic falls?
    16 Jan: Names frequently raised include an exiled prince, a former president, and the leader of a leftist movement, but experts say no single figure has the power and legitimacy to take control alone.... more
    Kit Harington was "genuinely angered" by a fan petition calling for the final season of Game of Thrones to be remade
    16 Jan: The 39-year-old actor was shocked by its negative backlash and the almost two million people who signed the unofficial Change.org petition, as he knew how hard its writers, David Benioff, 55, and D.B. Weiss, 54, worked to create it.... more
    Tommy Lee Jones is reportedly keeping a "low profile" while he grieves the death of his daughter Victoria Jones
    16 Jan: The 34-year-old actress was found dead in a hotel room at the Fairmont San Francisco in the early hours of New Year's Day (01.01.26) after the San Francisco Fire Department responded to "a report of a medical emergency", and actor Tommy, 79, is staying private amid the family heartbreak.... more
    New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach
    16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach... more
    One person has died and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Winton, Southland
    16 Jan: One person has died and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Winton, Southland... more
    The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach
    16 Jan: The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach... more
    New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson
    16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson... more

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     10 Jan: Six people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon +++++++++++
     09 Jan: Health portal Manage My Health is still working to notify users affected by last week's major cyber breach +++++++++++
     14 Jan: An unhappy All Blacks camp has been painted following the review into last year's end of season tour ++++++++++
     10 Jan: Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T both feature in Louis Vuitton's new travel-themed campaign +++++++++
     13 Jan: A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday +++++++++
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests +++++++++
     14 Jan: No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function +++++++++

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      16 Jan: Woman charged with murder month after man's death in tauranga (RadioNZ)
      16 Jan: Two killed in two-vehicle crash in hamilton (RadioNZ)
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      16 Jan: Woman charged with murder after man’s death in tauranga (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Venezuelan families wait in hope for release of political prisoners 9:27

    Law and Order:
    A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Kit Harington was "genuinely angered" by a fan petition calling for the final season of Game of Thrones to be remade 9:23

    Entertainment:
    Tommy Lee Jones is reportedly keeping a "low profile" while he grieves the death of his daughter Victoria Jones 8:53

    Motoring:
    Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight 8:47

    International:
    Who could lead Iran if the Islamic Republic falls? 8:47

    Entertainment:
    Jason Segel "can't wait" to marry his fiancee, Kayla Radomski 8:23

    Rugby:
    Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson's departure as All Blacks coach 8:07

    Rugby:
    The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach 7:57

    Politics:
    Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been spotted at a cafe with his former boss, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche 7:57

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