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    Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
     16 January 2026
    Maria Corina Machado says she presented Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a meeting in Washington earlier today but did not say whether he accepted it.
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    Venezuelan families wait in hope for release of political prisoners
    16 Jan: 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... more
    Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians. She died in her father's arms
    16 Jan: Negin Ghadimi, a 28-year-old bio-electrical engineer who wanted to be "the voice" of Iranians, was shot in the stomach and killed in anti-government protests last week, her bereaved uncle says.... more
    George Clooney "would be honoured" to work with Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard
    16 Jan: The Jay Kelly actor used his acceptance speech at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards at the weekend to defend the three stars after their talents were criticised by director Quentin Tarantino on the Bret Easton Ellis podcast last month.... more
    Questions surround a meeting yesterday between public service boss Sir Brian Roche and former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
    16 Jan: Questions surround a meeting yesterday between public service boss Sir Brian Roche and former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster... more
    Police say a young girl is uninjured, but incredibly traumatised by the shooting at a Waitarere Beach home this week
    16 Jan: Police say a young girl is uninjured, but incredibly traumatised by the shooting at a Waitarere Beach home this week... more
    Home Alone star Daniel Stern has been charged with a misdemeanour count of soliciting prostitution
    16 Jan: The 68-year-old actor - who appeared in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York as well as two City Slickers films - had a brush with police at a motel in Camarillo, California and was issued a citation, according to PEOPLE.... more
    The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport
    16 Jan: The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport... 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
    Three teens are in custody after a burglary in Auckland that triggered a 90-minute police chase, involving the Eagle helicopter
    16 Jan: Three teens are in custody after a burglary in Auckland that triggered a 90-minute police chase, involving the Eagle helicopter... more

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     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 +++++++++
     10 Jan: Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T both feature in Louis Vuitton's new travel-themed campaign +++++++++
     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 +++++++++
     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 ++++++++

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     Today's News

    International:
    Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump 12:57

    Entertainment:
    George Clooney "would be honoured" to work with Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard 12:53

    Law and Order:
    Police say a young girl is uninjured, but incredibly traumatised by the shooting at a Waitarere Beach home this week 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Home Alone star Daniel Stern has been charged with a misdemeanour count of soliciting prostitution 12:23

    Law and Order:
    Venezuelan families wait in hope for release of political prisoners 12:17

    Rugby:
    After Scott Robertson, the All Blacks face a deeper question than who coaches next 12:07

    Law and Order:
    Three teens are in custody after a burglary in Auckland that triggered a 90-minute police chase, involving the Eagle helicopter 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly sold his matte black private jet months after being convicted on prostitution-related charges 11:53

    International:
    Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians. She died in her father's arms 11:47

    Politics:
    The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport 11:37

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