They said the defendants were arrested attempting to take drugs off a ship docked at Port Chalmers, but the massive cocaine haul had already been seized by US police in August.

The Mediterranean fanworm was found at the Multipurpose Wharf at the port late last month. In 2019 a small number of the marine pests were detected and removed from the port.

The 1950 passengers and 950 crew members of the Sea Princess will be the first visitors able to use the Wi-Fi services when the ship docks at Port Chalmers from 8.00am-6.00pm on Sunday 14 October ...