NZ woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs said the narcotics found in the woman’s bag could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential…
Manila Bulletin – DOH: Nearly 1,000 callers seek help from mental health hotline
Relationship problems, anxiety, and depressive symptoms top reasons for calls Published Jan 3, 2026 04:49 pm The Department of…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Local government: One Hawke’s Bay council’s debt has nearly tripled in a year – how much debt does each council have?
The vast majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding…
Kids’ rugby team manager Marise Martin stole fundraiser money from families
“I’m so happy that the name suppression has been lifted,” Crumlish said, noting Martin was still working in…
Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race
“Mind you, they’ve still got to front up, but we’re not there just to make up the numbers.…
UK man sings Christmas carols for 42 hours in world record attempt
Purchase said he was surprised that his voice remained largely intact during the vocal marathon. “Apart from the…
SolarZero collapse: Liquidators claw back $2.7m but creditor claims two trusts owed $979m
Grant Thornton released its third report to shareholders and creditors of SolarZero and its associated companies yesterday. The…
Southland police arrest Gore driver four times over limit at 7.30am after hen’s do
A breath test revealed the driver was almost four times the legal limit after leaving a hen’s do…
Hansells Masterton receivership: Brand still owes $6.89m after sale to Hart family company
The bulk of the reduction has been payments made to secured and preferential creditors. ANZ Bank has had…
High-flying super yacht designer Charles Robinson in tax evasion case
The court heard Robinson’s records showed money owed to other companies was paid in preference to tax owed…
Gisborne flytipping surges nearly 55% – and it’s being dumped at a surprising location
About 20% of the rubbish left at the gate is stickered (paid for), with people thinking the crates…