Police say the drugs – enough to supply New Zealand for 30 years- were probably destined for Australia.
West Papua National Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on the aircraft and kidnapping of pilot.
Real Madrid are vying to be crowned the best club football team on the planet for a historic fifth time in Morocco.
Torrential rains that battered parts of Auckland marked the wettest day ever recorded in the region.
Main roads were also blocked by the floods, causing long traffic queues on highways.
The 44-year-old faces an uphill battle to lead the Labour Party to victory in October’s election.
The Ruling Labour party chooses the former COVID-19 minister to replace Jacinda Ardern as its new leader.
The resignation of New Zealand’s prime minister shows humility and empathy still have a place in politics.
Currently minister for police, education and public service, Hipkins, 44, has been described as ‘sensible’ and ‘tough’.
Ardern was just 37 when she first became prime minister but showed rare skill in handling multiple crises.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy.
An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election.
‘There is minimal public health risk to New Zealand,’ COVID-19 minister Ayesha Verrall said of visitors from China.
Passengers stranded for a week as divers remove accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae or small animals on hull.
