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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Otago University international relations Professor Robert Patman. Provided New Zealand experts in international relations and law have criticised the attack on Venezuela by the United States, saying the move is also a direct challenge to New Zealand. International relations Professor Robert Patman of the University of Otago described the US’ military ... <a title="Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: ‘Time that we made our voice clear’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/kiwi-expert-on-venezuela-attack-time-that-we-made-our-voice-clear/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: ‘Time that we made our voice clear’">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police want to hear from anyone who was at the campsite and saw the fight. NZ Police / Supplied Police are seeking witnesses to an assault at a campsite in Central Otago. The fight happened at the Champagne Gully camping area near Cromwell about 10pm on Friday. A 33-year-old man has ... <a title="33yo man charged after fight in Central Otago campsite" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/33yo-man-charged-after-fight-in-central-otago-campsite/" aria-label="Read more about 33yo man charged after fight in Central Otago campsite">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand TV adventurer Bear Grylls has built a global reputation through his often unconventional and sometimes extreme survival feats to stay hydrated. He has squeezed moisture from elephant dung, sipped the contents of camel intestines, downed yak eyeball juice and, perhaps most famously, drank his own urine. If you’ve seen Grylls gulp ... <a title="If you get lost, can you really survive by drinking your own pee?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/if-you-get-lost-can-you-really-survive-by-drinking-your-own-pee/" aria-label="Read more about If you get lost, can you really survive by drinking your own pee?">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This combination of pictures created on August 08, 2025 shows Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (L) in Caracas on January 10, 2025, and US President Donald Trump (R) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 15, 2025. Powerful explosions, resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard blasting in Caracas on January 3, 2026 at around 2:00 ... <a title="Live: Worldwatch special on US attack on Venezuela" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/live-worldwatch-special-on-us-attack-on-venezuela/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Worldwatch special on US attack on Venezuela">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Juan Luis Manfredi, Prince of Asturias Distinguished Professor @Georgetown, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha On the back of every dollar bill, the phrase Novus Ordo Seclorum (“New order of the ages”) hints at the principle guiding the US’ new security strategy. The attack on Venezuela and the capture ... <a title="Trump’s new world order is taking shape in Venezuela. Five keys to understanding the US military attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/trumps-new-world-order-is-taking-shape-in-venezuela-five-keys-to-understanding-the-us-military-attacks-272673/" aria-label="Read more about Trump’s new world order is taking shape in Venezuela. Five keys to understanding the US military attacks">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alan McPherson, Professor of History, Temple University A motorcycle rides past graffiti depicting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images In the dead of night during the holidays, the United States launched an operation inside a Latin American country, ... <a title="A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/a-predawn-op-in-latin-america-the-us-has-been-here-before-but-the-seizure-of-venezuelas-maduro-is-still-unprecedented-272664/" aria-label="Read more about A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Burns, Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology Explosions were seen across Caracas after the U.S. launched large-scale attacks on Venezuela and captured its leader and his wife. AFP via Getty Images Americans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES ... <a title="I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/i-wrote-a-book-on-the-politics-of-war-powers-and-trumps-attack-on-venezuela-reflects-congress-surrendering-its-decision-making-powers-272668/" aria-label="Read more about I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A serious crash has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road where it intersects with Ryburn Road. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Emergency services have responded to the scene of a serious crash that has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road where it intersects with Ryburn Road in Waikato. Police said a two-vehicle crash was ... <a title="SH3 blocked after Waikato crash leaves two with serious injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/sh3-blocked-after-waikato-crash-leaves-two-with-serious-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about SH3 blocked after Waikato crash leaves two with serious injuries">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made the government’s first statement following the US military action against Venezuela, saying New Zealand is “concerned”. On Saturday, the US attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured the South American nation’s president and his wife, citing alleged drug offences. ... <a title="Venezuela attack: New Zealand ‘concerned’, expects everyone to follow international law – Winston Peters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/venezuela-attack-new-zealand-concerned-expects-everyone-to-follow-international-law-winston-peters/" aria-label="Read more about Venezuela attack: New Zealand ‘concerned’, expects everyone to follow international law – Winston Peters">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Phoenix in action against Brisbane Roar. photosport Brooke Nunn scored late in second half stoppage time to secure the Phoenix a 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar and stretch their unbeaten run. Coming off massive wins over Sydney FC (7-0) and Western Sydney (3-0), sharing the spoils in ... <a title="Football: Brooke Nunn levels late for Phoenix women to maintain unbeaten run" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/football-brooke-nunn-levels-late-for-phoenix-women-to-maintain-unbeaten-run/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Brooke Nunn levels late for Phoenix women to maintain unbeaten run">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s hardly a revelation that we’re living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction. Our phones interrupt us, hijack our attention, and tempt us into scrolling. Even when we aren’t interacting with them, their mere presence makes it difficult to concentrate. To address this, app developers have responded with a ... <a title="Do focus apps actually improve your productivity?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/do-focus-apps-actually-improve-your-productivity/" aria-label="Read more about Do focus apps actually improve your productivity?">Read more</a>
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January 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rāhui from the Glinks Gully entrance to Mahuta Gap Police Two people drowned at Ripirō Beach, between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully, on Saturday. Police were called about 6.50pm to reports two men could be seen struggling in the water. Police and other emergency services responded immediately, and the men were ... <a title="Two dead after fatal drownings on Northland beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/two-dead-after-fatal-drownings-on-northland-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Two dead after fatal drownings on Northland beach">Read more</a>
