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![Poles found guilty in Bastion Pt cocaine trial, Russian sailor walks free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Poles found guilty in Bastion Pt cocaine trial, Russian sailor walks free
The trio had pleaded not guilty to charges including importing cocaine.
![Cocaine 'catcher' accused, sailor to learn fate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cocaine 'catcher' accused, sailor to learn fate
Very "brazen" for sailor to return if guilty, jurors told in Bastion Pt case.
![Treasure map to cocaine found in secret codes, Auckland court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Treasure map to cocaine found in secret codes, Auckland court hears
A cryptic message on a secret messaging app led detectives to a bizarre stash.
![Suez Canal blockage: Egypt seizes Ever Given, demand $1.2b compo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Suez Canal blockage: Egypt seizes Ever Given, demand $1.2b compo
Suez authority wants payment for salvage work, stalled canal traffic and transit fees.
!['It's bad': Mystery as to how long giant ship will block Suez Canal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'It's bad': Mystery as to how long giant ship will block Suez Canal
New attempts made to free the vessel and reopen vital waterway but it's still stuck fast.
![Four countries faring worse than US on Covid-19 outbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Four countries faring worse than US on Covid-19 outbreak
The US is the hardest hit country, but these nations are worse off on another measure.
![Survivor recounts cult ceremony that killed 7 in Panama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Survivor recounts cult ceremony that killed 7 in Panama
The survivor was beaten and knocked unconscious during the cult ritual.
![Cult kills 7 in jungle: Pregnant woman and her five kids forced to walk through fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cult kills 7 in jungle: Pregnant woman and her five kids forced to walk through fire
Everyone in the hamlet had to repent their sins, or die.
![Eric Watson's companies owe $200m - and his mum's a creditor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Eric Watson's companies owe $200m - and his mum's a creditor
Creditors also include a secretive Panama company.
![Panamanian friends remember Kiwi dad killed by pirates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Panamanian friends remember Kiwi dad killed by pirates
They even named a puppy in Kiwi dad Alan Culverwell's honour.
![Killed by pirates: Flowers released in memory of Kiwi dad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killed by pirates: Flowers released in memory of Kiwi dad
"They were able to say a few words and leave some flowers floating behind the boat."
![Family of Kiwi killed in Panama yacht attack able to retrieve belongings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Family of Kiwi killed in Panama yacht attack able to retrieve belongings
Alan Culverwell, 60, was killed last week after being shot at close range by a pirate.
![Killed by pirates: Mum and kids likely to spend another week in Panama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killed by pirates: Mum and kids likely to spend another week in Panama
Slain Kiwi Alan Culverwell's family are assisting police with their investigation.
![Killed by pirates: Mum's courage saved kids after dad shot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killed by pirates: Mum's courage saved kids after dad shot
Even with a horrific machete-injury, Derryn Culverwell had kept fighting.
![Wife of Kiwi killed in Panama faces accused murderers in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wife of Kiwi killed in Panama faces accused murderers in court
Alan Culverwell was shot dead when pirates boarded his vessel in Panama on Thursday.
![Three arrested over death of Kiwi dad shot by pirates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three arrested over death of Kiwi dad shot by pirates
Murdered man Alan Culverwell's wife Derryn called on to also appear in court as witness.
![Pirate attack latest: Wife and children out of hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pirate attack latest: Wife and children out of hospital
Alan Culverwell's stepson and good friend due to touch down in Panama soon.
![Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot at 'very close range'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot at 'very close range'
One of the couple's two children was also hurt when pirates boarded the family's boat.
![Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot in Panama horror attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot in Panama horror attack
The man was shot and his wife attacked by pirates using a machete.
![Blind burrowing creature named after Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Blind burrowing creature named after Trump
The creature's behaviour is said to compare to Trump's stance on global warming.
![Paradise could be yours for $14](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Paradise could be yours for $14
An American couple are raffling off their paradise resort home in Panama.