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    Venezuela live: Maduro security team killed in US attack, Venezuelan defence minister says
     5 January 2026
    Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in New York awaiting a court appearance as more damage from the US strikes in Venezuela is revealed. Follow live.
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    Nicolás Maduro's allies maintain power in Venezuela, rejecting US claims they will 'comply'
    5 Jan: The Trump administration insists Venezuela's leaders will now comply with American demands after the extraordinary capture of president Nicolás Maduro — but his allies are resisting US pressure.... 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
    Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori has defended their decision to go without a specialist spinner at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since the 1880s
    5 Jan: Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori has defended their decision to go without a specialist spinner at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since the 1880s... more
    Satellite images show damage at Fuerte Tiuna, the site where Maduro was captured
    5 Jan: Satellite imagery captures the scale of destruction from US strikes at the Fuerte Tiuna military base, where Venezuelan officials say president Nicolas Maduro was captured.... more
    The Deputy Privacy Commissioner is urging people whose data may have been compromised in major breaches - to take immediate precautions
    5 Jan: The Deputy Privacy Commissioner is urging people whose data may have been compromised in major breaches - to take immediate precautions... more
    This sacred 'forbidden island' in Japan is World Heritage listed and completely off limits to women
    5 Jan: Boasting thousands of years of history and a World Heritage listing, Okinoshima is Japan's very own treasure island. It's also completely off limits to women.... more
    We're all being warned to be alert, after two data breaches affecting tens of thousands of Kiwis
    5 Jan: We're all being warned to be alert, after two data breaches affecting tens of thousands of Kiwis... more
    Australia's Venezuelan diaspora gathers after US captures president Nicolás Maduro in military strike
    5 Jan: Australia's small but tight-knit community of Venezuelan-born residents is gathering to discuss the unfolding situation in their home country after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.... more
    A renewed warning for those entering the water as weather looks to improve
    5 Jan: A renewed warning for those entering the water as weather looks to improve... more

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     Today's News

    International:
    Nicolás Maduro's allies maintain power in Venezuela, rejecting US claims they will 'comply' 11:17

    Cricket:
    Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori has defended their decision to go without a specialist spinner at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since the 1880s 11:07

    Law and Order:
    Police say a multi-agency approach is helping make deaths less common on our roads 10:47

    Law and Order:
    Venezuela live: Maduro security team killed in US attack, Venezuelan defence minister says 10:27

    Accident and Emergency:
    A renewed warning for those entering the water as weather looks to improve 10:27

    Business:
    The Deputy Privacy Commissioner is urging people whose data may have been compromised in major breaches - to take immediate precautions 10:07

    National:
    Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun 10:07

    International:
    This sacred 'forbidden island' in Japan is World Heritage listed and completely off limits to women 10:07

    International:
    Satellite images show damage at Fuerte Tiuna, the site where Maduro was captured 9:57

    Law and Order:
    A man has serious injuries understood to have been stabbed with an eel spear, in suburban Hastings 9:27

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