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Compressed air turns NZ trucker into human balloon

A New Zealand truck driver said he blew up like a balloon when he fell onto the fitting of a compressed air hose that pierced his buttock and forced air into his body at 100 pounds a square inch.

Thieves break-in to New Zealand prison

A New Zealand prison suffered a reversal of the norm when it became the victim of a break-in.

Christchurch earthquake: 150 feared dead on New Zealand's 'darkest day' [PHOTO]

Paul Chapman, in Wellington, Bonnie Malkin and Andrew Hough Telegraph 02/22/2011

New Zealand quake kills at least 65

Adrian Bathgate Yahoo! News 02/21/2011
Christchurch earthquake: 150 feared dead on New Zealand's 'darkest day' [PHOTO]

More than 150 are feared dead after a major earthquake hit Christchurch, one of New Zealand's biggest cities, in what the prime minister described "New Zealand's darkest day".

New Zealand quake kills at least 65

New Zealand rescue teams worked under search lights early Wednesday to find scores of people trapped under collapsed buildings after an earthquake struck the country's second-biggest city of Christchurch, killing at least 65 people.

Man jailed for posting naked pic of ex-girlfriend on Facebook

Michael Sheridan New York Daily News 11/14/2010

'Grim eater' banned from funerals

Paul Chapman Telegraph 06/03/2010
Man jailed for posting naked pic of ex-girlfriend on Facebook

A New Zealand man looking to get back at his ex-girlfriend by posting a naked photo of her on Facebook is heading to jail.

'Grim eater' banned from funerals

A fake mourner dubbed "the Grim Eater", who gatecrashed funerals just to eat the food on offer, has been warned off by undertakers in New Zealand.

New Zealand PM roasted over cannibalism joke

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key found himself in hot water Thursday after joking about an indigenous tribe eating him for dinner.

Swiss stockbroker, Mexican chef jailed in New Zealand for hunting, possessing protected lizards

A Swiss and a Mexican men were sentenced to 18 weeks in a New Zealand prison on Monday for hunting and possessing protected native lizards.

New Zealand: Special Report

Property Report 03/03/2010
Rental Crisis Looming In Auckland, Property Manager Warns

A residential rental crisis is building in New Zealand's largest city as landlords continue to downsize their portfolios, according to long time property management agency Bobergs First National.

New Zealand: Special Report

In our latest special report on New Zealand property we profile three investment picks from some of the country’s top agents. New Zealand is ranked by many of Singapore’s leading agents as one of the top three international destinations for real estate investment, due to its stable economy, top class infrastructure, high long term returns, stunning scenery and easy access from Asia.


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