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What the seizure of Maduro means for China, Venezuela's biggest oil buyer

8 January 2026

Despite being one of the strongest critics of Donald Trump's move to capture Nicolás Maduro, Beijing has not moved beyond condemnation of Washington.

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Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December
	8 Jan: Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December... more

Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks
	7 Jan: Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks... more

2026 is shaping up to be a big year in transport for Auckland
	6 Jan: 2026 is shaping up to be a big year in transport for Auckland... more

Police say they'll continue to target unsafe driving after seven deaths on the roads over the official summer holiday period
	5 Jan: Police say they'll continue to target unsafe driving after seven deaths on the roads over the official summer holiday period... more

Police say a multi-agency approach is helping make deaths less common on our roads
	5 Jan: Police say a multi-agency approach is helping make deaths less common on our roads... more

All lanes on State Highway One in South Auckland's Takanini are open again after a truck, carrying a small house collided with an overbridge
	4 Jan: All lanes on State Highway One in South Auckland's Takanini are open again after a truck, carrying a small house collided with an overbridge... more

State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened
	4 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened... more

Police say they're welcoming another below-average summer holiday road toll - but aren't celebrating
	4 Jan: Police say they're welcoming another below-average summer holiday road toll - but aren't celebrating... more

The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged
	3 Jan: The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged... more

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23 Dec: Suzuki's announced a voluntary safety recall for its VIN range 2025 FRONX Hybrid car - which was found to have a potentially life-threatening rear seatbelt fault ++++++++++++++

31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning +++++++++++++

10 Dec: Public transport campaigners are pushing for better protections - after two seemingly random knife assaults on an East Auckland bus ++++++++++++

28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++++

23 Dec: A shot across the bow for petrol companies - with no relief at the pump, despite falling global oil prices +++++++++++

13 Dec: British porn star Bonnie Blue deported from Bali after 'Bang Bus' case +++++++++++

24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season ++++++++++

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30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says rac (BBCWorld)

24 Aug: Sun, 24 Aug 2025: Blue badge holders should not pay airport drop-off fees, charity says (BBCWorld)

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