New Zealand News

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Stern of NZ wreck sinks
Uncut video of Rena sinking.
10.01.2012

2011 Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2011 was not only hosted in New Zealand, the All Blacks won the tournament for the first time since 1987 and the whole of New Zealand is celebrating!
23.10.2011

Rena oil spill: Mt Maunganui beach opens to public
Swimmers and surfers in Mt Maunganui will head in for a dip today for the first time since oil spilt from container ship Rena.
23.10.2011

Rena oil spill: Thursday as it happened
Live updates of developments in the aftermath of the stranding of the container ship Rena on Astrolabe Reef about 12 nautical miles off Tauranga early on October 5.
13.10.2011

New Zealand Herald

Ship's reef stay could be weeks
The 236m long cargo ship caught on the Astrolabe Reef near Motiti Island is expected to be stuck there for days if not weeks.
05.10.2011

Snow in winterless north amid weather chaos
Hundreds of people face another freezing night without power as a polar blast continues to grip the country with more heavy snow due overnight.
16.08.2011 Via Stuff.co.nz

Sir Paul a Great Friend to Pacific Peoples
Kua tau e au te taua lelei, kua taunuku kite hini, kua fakatalitali mai la mo oku te pale o te amiotonu.
Translation: I have fought the good fight, I have won the race, and behold the crown of righteousness is waiting for me.
Many Pacific peoples will share the nation’s grief at the death of Sir Paul Reeves, acting Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Hon Tariana Turia said today.
16.08.2011 Via NZ News UK

Snow falls in Auckland for first time in decades
Snow has fallen in downtown Auckland for the first time in 72 years as a 'once in a lifetime' polar blast spreads across New Zealand, forecasters say.
15.08.2011 Via NZ Herald

Kingston Flyer back on track
Central Otago's historic steam train the Kingston Flyer is back on track and should be carrying tourists again by October, says its new owner.
12.08.2011 Via NZ Herald

NZ-made canoes complete Pacific voyage
Six voyaging canoes from Pacific islands, including New Zealand, have completed their journey to San Francisco.
08.08.2011 Via NZ Herald

Lonely Planet: Christchurch again 'a valid destination'
Christchurch "is back on its feet as far as welcoming travellers" and is still worth a two or three day visit, according to international travel guide Lonely Planet.
13.07.2011 Via NZ Herald

Tightening rules for campers a fine plan
Is the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers who pitch their tents in public parks or on the road verge, light fires on the grass, relieve themselves behind the bushes and leave their rubbish scattered about the gardens?
12.07.2011 Via NZ Herald

Part of White Terraces discovered
Scientists who found part of the famed Pink Terraces in Lake Rotomahana in January have also found remnants of the White Terraces on the lake floor.
10.06.2011 Via NZ Herald

West Coast: A race against the tide
Danielle Wright discovers a day at the races, wild west-coast style.
22.05.2011 Via NZ Herald

New Zealand on Social Media
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