A popular mommy blogger has been lashed online after complaining that her “dream trip” to New Zealand had been canceled as the nation battles devastating and deadly floods. Influencer Britnee Kent, who on social media says she is “living a simple island life with my boys”, posted a video over the weekend that left viewers … Read more
Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland on Friday caused disruptions throughout the city and an Elton John concert to be canceled just before it was due to start. About 40,000 people were expected to attend the evening concert at Mt Smart Stadium in New Zealand’s largest city. Thousands were already at the venue when … Read more
A bird has flown non-stop, apparently, from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania. And now this young bar-tailed godwit — a member of the sandpiper family — appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds. It flew at least 13,560 kilometers — or 8,435 miles — during that flight, a bird expert said … Read more
It’s not the gig for people who love to work from home, but if you’re a fan of getting out in nature – and visiting some of the most picturesque parts of the world – this might be for you. The Department of Conservation in New Zealand is looking for a ‘biodiversity supervisor’ in Haast, … Read more
A Jetstar passenger has finally been refunded $4,500 after a staffer made an error when going to charge her a $45 fee to check in an extra bag. Jannine Meyers was flying from Auckland to Christchurch in New Zealand on September 15 when she had an extra bag she needed to check in. However, instead … Read more
This was not music to his ears. Henry Beasley — from the New Zealand band Balu Brigada — shared a “29-hour flight” to Berlin with a screaming child that allegedly yelled the entire trip. The TikToker and musician was traveling last week when he unfortunately sat near the inconsolable baby. “Hey babe, how was your … Read more
Piyata Touvre, 30, of Hokitika was found dead at a tanning salon in Swansea on May 28. photo / supplied Every year, otherwise healthy New Zealanders die without warning. The research hopes the new funding will prevent more deaths, writes health reporter Emma Russell. Efan Jones remembers saying goodbye to his 30-year-old wife and saying … Read more