Celebrity chef Nic Watt closes Cāntīng as third Auckland restaurant collapses
In 2018, Watt’s True Food and Yoga eatery went into liquidation owing more than $2.4 million to creditors…
Comanchero president Pasilika Naufahu admits money laundering over $3.8m Auckland home, as well as bar and cafe
This time, the outlaw motorcycle gang engaged the services of an accountant to manage their financial affairs. The…
Jesse Mulligan: Auckland’s Three Best Upmarket Indian Restaurants; First Drink Recommendations; What’s Good In Parnell?
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
Out of sight: How safe are NZ elders in care?
The CCTV footage from the corridor of the upmarket Auckland retirement village dementia unit is grainy, glitchy and…
Carl Cox Waiheke concertgoers forced to use bushes after 45-minute toilet queues
While punters have spoken out about being caught short by long queues, the venue says it put on…
Queenstown lakefront Holiday Inn Express to relaunch as voco hotel to meet tourist demand
“This hotel has an established track record and an exceptional location in the Queenstown market,” Barrott said. IHG…
Police arrest 65-year-old man for nude bike ride along Tamaki Drive
Multiple people said they saw a naked man cycling in the neighbourhood over the past few days. The…
Kitchen Things staff paid as embattled retailer sells down stock
“Being able to provide the full entitlement to employees isn’t always possible as it depends on the level…
Kitchen Things’ Napier and Nelson stores to close as liquidation looms
“In the meantime, we are continuing to sell stock held at heavily discounted prices to achieve the best…
Remuera and Mt Eden top the demand for upmarket apartments
It reveals that from 2001 to 2023, there was a 367% increase in apartments in the city. There…