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New Zealand intercepts 3.2 tonnes of cocaine worth $500m floating in Pacific Ocean

Authorities say the haul, which is the largest seizure of illicit drugs made by the country’s law enforcement, was destined for Australia

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand recovers $300 million of cocaine floating at sea

New Zealand authorities said on Wednesday they had recovered 3.2 tonnes of cocaine worth more than $300 million, believed to be bound for Australia and found floating at sea.

Reuters

It's near impossible to get good data on water use in New Zealand. This raises questions about public accountability

As New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins embarks on reprioritising policies to focus on “bread and butter issues”, the details of the contentious Three Waters reforms remain unclear.

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Hipkins to rein in spending in New Zealand policy reset

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has asked his New Zealand government ministers to cut their cloth for downbeat economic times as part of a policy reset.

AAP

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle forms off Queensland, BOM forecasts 'dangerous coastal conditions'

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, "will remain well offshore" but is expected to produce "dangerous coastal conditions" along the southern and central Queensland coast over coming days.

ABC News

New John Britten Exhibit, Largest In The World, Opens In New Zealand

An expansive new John Britten motorcycle exhibition just opened at Classic Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill, New Zealand, celebrating the national moto hero.

RideApart

Irish director's Wagatha Christie drama set to air in America

Vardy vs Rooney: A Courtroom Drama has been sold to BritBox in North America, as well as networks in Australia and New Zealand

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Jack Leach reflects on "bad memories" after fearing he may die on last England tour of NZ

Jack Leach feared for his life after falling ill with gastroenteritis and contracting sepsis on England's last Test tour of New Zealand in 2019 and the spinner found himself reflecting on those "bad memories"

Daily Mirror

Auckland was struggling even before the historic flooding

A successful Minister for Auckland could foreshadow a substantially revised Cities and Regions government focus, says Mark Thomas

Newsroom.co.nz

When abortion swayed elections

Felicity Goodyear-Smith looks back at just how political the issue of abortion was in New Zealand.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hipkins' energy – and inexperience – on display in Australia visit

The new PM's enthusiasm for his role was palpable during his first offshore visit to Canberra, but more work may be needed on his foreign policy bona fides.

Newsroom.co.nz

Jack Leach relishing England turnaround on New Zealand return: ‘I feel like I belong’

Spinner having ‘too much fun’ to dwell on bad times as he looks to hit peak in two-match Test series

Evening Standard

Chelsea turn to All Blacks ‘no d***heads’ coach to transform team culture

Gilbert Enoka is expected to take up the role of leadership manager for several weeks while the club’s new signings are integrated

The Independent UK

‘Now I feel like I belong’: Leach out to create better memories in New Zealand

Jack Leach was in hospital for 48 hours on England’s last tour of New Zealand and says this time ‘I’m just trying to enjoy it as much as I can’

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England spinner Jack Leach ‘having too much fun to get ill now’

The Somerset spinner was hospitalised the last time he toured New Zealand with England

The Independent UK

Sarah Glenn outlines how England can win Women’s T20 World Cup

Jon Lewis’ England squad play their final warm-up against New Zealand in Cape Town

Reuters

New Zealand pilot taken hostage in Indonesia - Papuan rebel group

Separatist fighters in Indonesia's Papua region have taken a New Zealand pilot hostage after setting a small commercial plane alight when it landed in a remote highland area on Tuesday, a pro-independence group said in a statement.

The Independent UK

Kyle Jamieson relishing Bazball battle as Brendon McCullum returns home

England face New Zealand in a two-Test series starting next week

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Australian, New Zealand leaders' talk focuses on China

Australian and New Zealand prime ministers are meeting to talk about China’s importance to their national economies

Reuters

Australia, New Zealand talk up their relationships with China

Australia and New Zealand talked up their relationships with China at a joint prime ministerial news conference on Tuesday in the latest sign of strengthening ties with their biggest trading partner.

The Conversation

NZ’s health system has been under pressure for decades. Reforms need to think big and long-term to be effective

As New Zealand’s COVID cases rose in 2021, we were warned the virus would put significant pressure on our health system. But, in reality, New Zealand’s medical system has been struggling for a long time.

AAP

Wallaroos coach Tregonning extends contract

Jay Tregonning will continue as coach of the Wallaroos in 2023, when he will work with new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, who will oversee the women's program.

Daily Mirror

Chelsea hire mentality coach behind famous New Zealand All Blacks "no d***heads" policy

Gilbert Enoka has been hired on a short-term basis by Chelsea, who want the New Zealand rugby union mental skills coach to help create a winning culture at Stamford Bridge

AAP

NZ leader backs anti-nuclear pledge in Albanese talks

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met Anthony Albanese in Canberra on his first overseas trip since becoming leader.

Newsroom.co.nz

The air force's new flying machines

The air force's decades-old Orions have been retired. The Detail finds out more about the planes that'll replace them.

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