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Joshua Made Last-Second Seat Change That Saved His Life

Startled Venezuelans express relief but also fear after Maduro arrest

Venezuelans in Madrid celebrate Maduro's capture

Neighbourly users' private information up for sale on dark web after a breach
Neighbourly is back online after it was shut down on New Year's Day when its operators became aware of a data breach.

Weather: State highway reopens, evacuees return as East Coast recovers from heavy rain
State Highway 35 at Tolaga Bay has reopened to one lane and is expected to be fully reopened by mid-morning, after heavy rain and flooding.

North Island braces for more heavy showers as rest of the country basks under sunnier skies
The storm eased after MetService issued over 15 severe thunderstorm warnings across the country on Saturday.

Two dead after water incident on Ripiro Beach
Police were called about 6.50pm on Saturday with a report that two men could be seen struggling in the water.

Two men die in water incident at Ripiro Beach in Northland
Emergency services responded after swimmers seen struggling near Mahuta gap and Glinks Gully.

England's Ben Stokes is a 'lion leading lambs'. He needs team-mates to step up
At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.

What we know about Maduro's capture
Maduro and his wife were taken from "a house that was more like a fortress", Donald Trump says.

Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear
Will the US push for elections or will it try to depose more members of the government, asks the BBC's Ione Wells.

Hunter takes down Helgo to give Aussies 1-0 lead

Which Super Rugby franchise has the most home grown players?
Despite what some people might believe, the Crusaders don’t import the most talent.

Two dead after fatal drownings on Northland beach
Police were called about 6.50pm on Saturday with a report that two men could be seen struggling in the water.

Do focus apps actually improve your productivity?
Helping a little bean knit socks while getting your own work done - is it a win-win situation?

Retired Aussie test great winds back clock with record-setting BBL hundred
David Warner has wound back the clock, smashing 130 off 65 balls for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League on Saturday night.

Weather: Dozens evacuated after heavy rain on the North Island's East Coast
State Highway 35 is still closed on Sunday, after heavy flooding in the Tai Rawhiti region overnight.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Fintech ETF Defies 2025 Slump, Gaining 30% on AI Bet

Girl, 13, who died in house fire named by police
The circumstances behind the fire are not being treated as suspicious, Kent Police say.

Seven night sky spectacles to watch for in 2026
This year brings stargazers the chance to delight in an array of celestial events.

Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua flies back to the UK following a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.

Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes
Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

Ruud outclasses de Minaur in United Cup upset