WorldNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.Watch16 Jan 06:54 PM
WorldMachado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?There have been a handful of occasions where a Nobel Prize medal has been sold.16 Jan 06:38 PM
WorldTrump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan Opposition leader The US President said the move was a 'wonderful gesture of mutual respect'.16 Jan 02:54 AM
WorldVenezuela’s Machado says she ‘presented’ her Nobel medal to TrumpMachado says she handed Trump her Nobel medal after a White House meeting.15 Jan 11:09 PM
WorldUS says it has seized another oil tanker in CaribbeanThe Veronica has been under US sanctions since 2022 for Venezuela ties.15 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldTrump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protestsICE agents have shot two people in Minneapolis in separate incidents this week.15 Jan 05:49 PM
WorldThe mystery US weapon that may have left Maduro’s henchmen ‘vomiting blood’The alleged raid device echoes a backpack-sized radio-wave weapon, CNN revealed.15 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Terrific person': Trump hails Venezuela's interim leader after first call Trump says he and Delcy Rodriguez discussed oil, trade and security in detail.14 Jan 11:04 PM
WorldTrump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike optionsAn open-ended commitment in Venezuela hangs over deliberations and any new military raid.14 Jan 02:52 AM
WorldUS disguised military aircraft used in boat strike, report saysThe aircraft was painted to look like a civilian plane, and its munitions were hidden.13 Jan 02:50 AM
WorldCuba denies being in talks with Trump on potential dealCuba has lost Venezuelan oil and cash as it endures its worst crisis in decades.12 Jan 07:56 PM
WorldTrump to meet sidelined opposition leader Machado as Venezuela frees prisonersRights groups warn between 800 and 1200 people remain jailed.12 Jan 05:51 PM
WorldYoung mother seeks five relatives held in Venezuelan jailLorealbert Gutierrez was arrested with six family members. Five have remained in jail. 11 Jan 08:48 PM
WorldVenezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.11 Jan 07:02 PM
WorldTrump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’The US President vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money flowing to Cuba.11 Jan 05:26 PM
WorldTrump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy pushUS President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.11 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldInside the frantic global race to find an escape route for MaduroThere were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why does the US suddenly want to empire-build? OPINION: Readers debate US military power, empire and the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.10 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump speaks on Venezuela, oil, Iran and Greenland claiming 'easy way or the hard way'US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he spoke on his plans with Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldVenezuela moves to restore US ties as Trump eyes control of vast oil reservesDonald Trump plans to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves with US$100b deals.09 Jan 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On Venezuela, tourist ACC claims and UK border rulesOPINION: Several correspondents warn NZ could suffer in a world of power blocs.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham arrested at Venezuela protest Around 100 protesters gathered outside MFAT on Lambton Quay in Wellington.09 Jan 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump says US oversight of Venezuela could last for yearsNY Times: Trump says "only time will tell" how long the US aims to control the country.08 Jan 08:10 PM
WorldVenezuela announces release of 'large number' of prisonersRights group Foro Penal says 806 people remain jailed as political prisoners.08 Jan 08:07 PM
WorldUS Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela in war powers voteFive Republicans joined Democrats as the resolution cleared a key Senate vote.08 Jan 06:40 PM
WorldMacron accuses US of 'turning away' from allies, breaking rulesFrench President cited the seizure of Maduro and talk of taking Greenland by force.08 Jan 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhen it comes to Russia, Trump navigates conflicting goalsNew York Times: Russia’s global weaknesses are clear as it remains bogged down in Ukraine.08 Jan 04:00 PM
AnalysisHow Trump humiliated Putin on the high seasAnalysis: US President did not so much call Russia’s bluff as dismiss it outright.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUS seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker pursued off the coast of VenezuelaUS forces seized the Marinera in the North Atlantic under a US court warrant.07 Jan 04:53 PM
OpinionAs Trump rewrites the rules in Venezuela, NZ faces a foreign policy reckoningTrump says US companies will help revive Venezuela's vast oil industry.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPutin’s secret bargain to trade Ukraine for VenezuelaFears Russia will be given free rein to crush Kyiv as Trump pursues his ‘Donroe Doctrine’.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChina studying US strike for lessons and opportunities, analysts sayTrump’s Caracas strike gives China a chance to promote itself as a responsible power.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Venezuelans may have reasons to be cheerful after Trump’s actionOPINION: UN should protect today’s generation and AI fears are distracting from reality.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe players to know in Venezuela’s leadershipNew York Times: The Maduro regime's top band of loyalists appears to remain intact.07 Jan 12:01 AM
