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Cocaine bust: 36kg found stashed inside container
The cocaine was found in bags on the top of legitimate product in a container sent to an Auckland business.

Xi jokes about spying with Chinese phone gift for South Korea's Lee

Fact Check: False robot alien spider story is invading social media

Police seize $12 million of cocaine hidden in shipping container
The drugs were found on top of a legitimate shipment from Brazil by unsuspecting workers.

China scolds Kiwi MPs in a brazen letter that few want to discuss
Sources at Parliament believe China is spying on events related to Taiwan in New Zealand.

Rest home failed to tell son his mother was so badly hurt, she needed a leg amputated
A man whose mother needed a leg amputation after staying at a rest home says he was not told when she sustained serious injuries.

Prankster charged over lining up with rugby team
The pitch invasion was captured on live TV coverage of the rugby game at Everton's new stadium.

Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela
The US president plays down the possibility of war, but does not rule out land strikes.

At least 20 dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan
The quake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, one of Afghanistan's largest cities, in the early hours of Monday.

'Train stab horror' and 'Devil not going to win'
Most of Monday's papers lead on the aftermath of the Saturday night stabbing attack on a train travelling from Doncaster to London.

World awaits landmark US Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs
The top US court will decide if many of Trump's tariffs are legal in a case with major implications for presidential power and billions of dollars.

Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

She broke her back in her fourth race. Now Celine Gaudray will ride in the Melbourne Cup
Broken bones and suspensions haven’t dampened the big smile of rising star Celine Gaudray who will ride in the Melbourne Cup for the first time on Tuesday, just 10 years after lobbing on trainer Pat Carey’s doorstop looking for part-time work.

Freshwater allocation system degrading water quality and shutting Maori out, court hears
A group of Maori landowners taking the government to court over freshwater rights.

Expanded emergency department opens at Nelson Hospital
In a year when it came under fire for outdated facilities and understaffing, there was some good news at the hospital with the opening of a modern ED wing.

Crime advisory group chair's alleged 'concerning behaviour' kept secret
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Sunny Kaushal retains his confidence.

Hikoi for Our Health marches through Dunedin streets
Dunedin protesters say the government needs to urgently address a health system in crisis.

Oyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflow
About 1200 cubic metres was discharged in a fault at Watercare's Warkworth pump station.

Van Dijk rejects Rooney's 'lazy criticism'
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Wayne Rooney blaming a lack of leadership for the Anfield side's recent poor form is "lazy criticism".

Credit scores to include rental payments, says Experian
The credit agency says the change will give lenders a more complete view of borrower behaviour.

Why brushing teeth twice a day is not always best
According to dental experts, even the most diligent brushers might be making a few mistakes.

Private baby scan clinics putting expectant mothers at risk
Some high-street clinics are risking lives by letting untrained staff do baby scans, warn experts.

Arsenal's set piece mastery continues
Viktor Gyökeres scores for Arsenal from another successful set piece.