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Schools ban Ooshies after fights, distractions and some going missing
They say students are trading the Woolworths collectible items during classes, and it's causing a lot of disruption.

‘Large rock’ of meth found as police target Northland drug supply
A 43-year-old man faces 28 charges after police searched a Tinopai property as part of an investigation into drug dealing in the community.

Water should be flowing again in Ohakune
The central North Island town's been without water since Sunday due to damage to the pipeline caused by an earthquake more than two weeks ago.

The South Island's 10 plans for reshaping local government
Ten different reorganisation models have been proposed by 27 South Island councils.

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

Theatre’s iconic tower revealed to the world again after 70 years hidden away
Built as part of the original St James Theatre in 1928, the tower stood tall overlooking Queen St before being covered up by steel cladding in 1953.

Watch: Huge pygmy blue whale washes up on West Coast beach
The 21.7m whale drew crowds to Carter’s Beach near Westport before plans were made to bury it near the dunes.

Schools ban Ooshies after fights, distractions and some going missing
They say students are trading the Woolworths collectible items during classes, and it's causing a lot of disruption.

Vandals target playground before it has even opened
The playground was due to open to the public later this week, the council says.

Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.

The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'
More of the UK is declared to be in drought an a "mega-dinghy" crossing the Channel leads Tuesday's papers.

My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.