Another Earthquake In Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay was again shaken by an earthquake A 5.1 magnitude quake struck at 12.33 pm today at a depth of 30 km. Grid reference 40.28°S, 176.38°E and was felt over much of the north island and as far north as Auckland. For more read Big Earthquake Hits North Island on Stuff Two large earthquakes…

Scott Guy – Man Charged With Murder

Police investigating the shooting death of Feilding farmer Scott Guy have charged a 30 year old, local man with his murder. The arrest was made on 7 April, in relation to murder and other charges “…the investigation team arrested the man at an address in Feilding and have charged him with murder. He has also…

Tourists Injured In Bay Of Islands Boat Incidents – Updated

(Scroll down for update) New Zealand’s reputation as a safe tourism destination took another blow today with a Northern Advocate report about several tourists being injured on commercially operated  “fast boat” rides in the Bay of Islands. The paper says that all the tourists were injured in the Excitor III, a 300 horsepower boat in…