Waiting for justice: A student’s experience in New Zealand

This is something of a departure for E2NZ, a variation of the Migrant Tales theme if you like. Today we look at the situation of international students in New Zealand. The international student industry in New Zealand is a lucrative one. International students are worth $2 billion annually to the New Zealand economy. “If you…

Mount Tongariro Gases Above Normal – Updated

Update 7 August 2012. For a full update to this story click here Mount Tongariro Erupts ash cloud headed east. Scientists are saying that the activity could continue for months, even years after the volcano had lain dormant for almost 100 years. Civil Defence has said that volcanic activity may threaten Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne,…

Skater Boy Whacked By Eden Park Security Guard

A video showing a young skate boarding teen getting wacked by a New Zealand security guard has just gone viral. The boys found the gate open at Eden Park. Presumably believing it to be a sporting venue they thought it would be ok to go in an indulge in their sport. Along came a burly…