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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado gifts her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump
     16 January 2026
    The US president says he has accepted María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize at a meeting in the White House, on account of "the work I have done".
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    A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton
    16 Jan: A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton... more
    Matt Damon "was there for" Ben Affleck throughout his personal struggles
    16 Jan: The pair have been friends since childhood and they rose to fame together in the movie industry - winning an Oscar for the Good Will Hunting screenplay which they wrote together - and Matt has now opened up about supporting his pal during his battle with alcohol and two divorces - from Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez - admitting he was "there for all of it".... more
    Swedish SailGP driver Nathan Outteridge is poised to blow out the cobwebs out as his new syndicate debuts at the season-opening event in Perth
    16 Jan: Swedish SailGP driver Nathan Outteridge is poised to blow out the cobwebs out as his new syndicate debuts at the season-opening event in Perth... more
    One person's been critically injured after a firearms incident in Auckland's Onehunga
    16 Jan: One person's been critically injured after a firearms incident in Auckland's Onehunga... more
    Lulu has a "healthy fear of relapse" in her battle with alcoholism admitting it "would be the end" of her if she started drinking again
    16 Jan: The 76-year-old pop veteran recently opened up about her struggle with booze for the first time revealing she's been clean since checking into a rehab clinic in 2013 and she's now confessed she lives with a constant worry about falling off the wagon.... more
    Japan begins test mining seabed for rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China
    16 Jan: Tokyo hopes the plan to mine as much as 16 million tonnes of rare earths will help reduce its reliance on China, but will it work?... 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
    New Zealand Olympians who come home with medals from the next two winter and summer Games will receive a bonus, courtesy of sponsors Kathmandu
    16 Jan: New Zealand Olympians who come home with medals from the next two winter and summer Games will receive a bonus, courtesy of sponsors Kathmandu... more
    Elon Musk wants full custody of his and Ashley St. Clair's son after she apologised for her previous transphobic comments
    16 Jan: The Space X founder has vowed to apply for sole care of 15-month-old Romulus after the influencer pledged her support to the trans community and expressed her "immense guilt" about her past remarks.... 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 María Machado gifts her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump 16:37

    Entertainment:
    Matt Damon "was there for" Ben Affleck throughout his personal struggles 16:23

    Law and Order:
    A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Lulu has a "healthy fear of relapse" in her battle with alcoholism admitting it "would be the end" of her if she started drinking again 15:53

    International:
    Japan begins test mining seabed for rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China 15:37

    Living & Travel:
    New Zealand Olympians who come home with medals from the next two winter and summer Games will receive a bonus, courtesy of sponsors Kathmandu 15:27

    Sailing:
    Swedish SailGP driver Nathan Outteridge is poised to blow out the cobwebs out as his new syndicate debuts at the season-opening event in Perth 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Elon Musk wants full custody of his and Ashley St. Clair's son after she apologised for her previous transphobic comments 15:23

    Law and Order:
    One person's been critically injured after a firearms incident in Auckland's Onehunga 15:07

    Law and Order:
    A man who murdered a Scottish tourist with a baseball bat when he was a teenager - has been denied parole for the seventh time 14:57

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