Cocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of Tauranga, Customs says
Officers found 17 bricks of cocaine in one container and 16 in the other, among legitimate goods. Customs…
Wellington’s Highwater Restaurant Review: Jesse Mulligan Finds Late‑Night Dining Worth The Wait
Jesse gets his money’s worth from a fleeting visit to the capital. I complained recently that I couldn’t…
$4.7b landlord Goodman Property Trust increases net profit 35%, starts at ex-Villa Maria estate
Spence described the portfolio as strong and resilient in the downturn. James Spence, Goodman Property Trust chief executive.…
Man charged over seized $3m methamphetamine haul concealed in roller skate kneepads, art
The chief Customs officer for regional investigations, Rachael Manning, said the operation’s “scattergun” approach is increasingly being adopted…
Sydney food guide: the best new restaurants, bars and eats for 2025
Sydney’s thriving Greek community has long added colour and flavour to the city’s dining scene, but 2025 has…
Are VIP concert tickets actually worth it – and what do you get for your money?
Tickets for the long-awaited gig are sold out, but those who did nab them will be clambering for…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…
Burleigh Heads guide: Where to stay, eat and explore on the Gold Coast
Burleigh Head National Park. Photo / Unsplash The 5km route takes me around the headland, with lush national…
Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop
They would quickly be dismantled and shipped overseas. The practice came to an end when police raided his…
Police gifts register shows alcohol, cash and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s child’s bike donated to cops
“By me accepting this bicycle [it] would help him clear some space. I accepted the bicycle with my…
Asian hornet threat: Northland beekeeper urges buffer zones to stop spread
Windust believed Biosecurity New Zealand’s (BioNZ’s) response to the Auckland incursion has been inadequate. He criticised delays after…
Whanganui man sets Guinness World Record for largest Catan collection
Once he had listed each item and sent video proof of his “mini museum”, Guinness World Records approved…