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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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    Nick Reiner's former attorney insists his client is "not guilty" despite stepping down from his case
    17 Jan: Lawyer Alan Jackson had represented Nick, 32, as he faces two charges of first degree murder after the tragic deaths of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer last month.... more
    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
    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
    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
    Taylor Swift has donated a "generous gift" to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation
    17 Jan: The Fate of Ophelia hitmaker has been thanked by The Store - a free grocery outlet in Tennessee that was established by the country star and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley in 2020 - for helping them to continue helping families in need by offering financial support.... 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
    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
    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
    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

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     14 Jan: An unhappy All Blacks camp has been painted following the review into last year's end of season tour +++++++++++++
     10 Jan: Six people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon +++++++++++
     13 Jan: A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday +++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++
     10 Jan: Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T both feature in Louis Vuitton's new travel-themed campaign +++++++++
     14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community +++++++++
     13 Jan: Retail New Zealand is warning dismal Boxing Day sales reinforces there's a way to go for consumers to be ready to spend again +++++++++

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      17 Jan: Football oceania professional league kicks off today, in auckland (RadioNZ)
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      17 Jan: Review: ed sheeran enchants auckland with surprisingly intimate stadium show (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Jan: 'watch': catch of the season contender overshadows black caps quick's return (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Jan: Truck driver dies on his way to work, just days after celebrating getting the new job (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Jan: Vanuatu united fc remain optimistic despite shock resignation ahead of seaon opener (RadioNZ)
      17 Jan: ‘it was awful’: how south island united footballer deals with mosque tragedy (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Taylor Swift has donated a "generous gift" to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation 11:53

    Entertainment:
    Nick Reiner's former attorney insists his client is "not guilty" despite stepping down from his case 11:23

    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

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