Tag: New Zealand
Navigating the Cook Strait Storm: How to Ease Ferry Passenger Anxiety
Wild Weather in Cook Strait Leaves Ferry Passengers AnxiousHoliday travelers crossing the Cook Strait between Wellington and Picton found themselves facing unexpected challenges as wild weather disrupted New Year's Eve sailings. With a strong...
Remutaka Hill Closed Due to Serious Crash: What You Need to Know
The Remutaka Hill road between Upper Hutt and Wairarapa is currently closed following a serious two-vehicle crash. One person has sustained serious injuries, while another has moderate injuries as a result of the collision...
Man Throws Pāua Back into Ocean During Standoff: Police Called
Man Throws Pāua Back into Ocean During Standoff: Police CalledIn a dramatic turn of events on Wellington's coast, a man was caught red-handed with undersized pāua in his car boot by Fisheries officers Allan...
Julie Chapman KidsCan Founder Awarded Damehood
Julie Chapman, a dedicated advocate for fighting child poverty, has recently been awarded a Damehood in the New Year Honours list for her outstanding services to children and the community. As the founder of...
How to Avoid the Motherhood Penalty: Tips for KiwiSaver Balances
KiwiSaver Balances Reflect Motherhood PenaltyIn a society where gender equality remains a distant dream, the financial implications of motherhood on women's KiwiSaver balances have come sharply into focus. Kate, a devoted mother who has...
Survivor’s Journey: Rebuilding Life After Boxing Day Tsunami in New Zealand
Faisal Syafii: A Story of Survival and ResilienceIn the early hours of Boxing Day 2004, Faisal Syafii's life was forever changed by the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that swept through Aceh, Indonesia. The day...
New Zealand Stands by Ukraine: Response to White House Meeting
New Zealand Stands by Ukraine: A Show of Solidarity in the Face of AdversityAmidst the tense atmosphere of the Oval Office clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump, New Zealand...
How Auckland Council is Cracking Down on Recycling Contamination
Auckland Council's Crackdown on Recycling ContaminationAuckland Council is taking decisive action to tackle the issue of recycling contamination by confiscating recycling bins from households in certain areas. In the first phase of a trial...
Missing Person after Jetski Incident at Lake Taupō: Search Underway
Missing Person after Jetski Incident at Lake Taupō: Search UnderwayOne person is currently missing after encountering difficulty on a jetski at Lake Taupō near Acacia Bay. The incident was reported to the Taupō Police...
Lydia Ko: Youngest Dame of Commonwealth Rumored
Lydia Ko: Youngest Dame of Commonwealth RumoredGolf sensation Lydia Ko has made headlines yet again, this time as the youngest-ever Dame in the modern Commonwealth, adding another accolade to her already illustrious career. The...
