More big quakes rattle Wellington, Seddon

The NZ media is reporting more strong quakes in New Zealand. LATEST: More strong quakes have hit central New Zealand this evening, hours after a magnitude 6.6 sent Wellington commuters fleeing from the city and caused havoc in Marlborough. Seddon, south of Blenheim, again copped the force of nature when a 6.6 quake hit at 2.31pm.…

British Press Slam New Zealand for its 100% Pure BS

The British press have had a field day with New Zealand’s shattered 100% pure brand image. If the rot set in with Steven Sakur comprehensively dismantling John Key in the BBC’s Hardtalk interview the branch fell off the tree during the ‘botulism in baby milk’ cock-up. Both events were PR nightmares for a country that…

China: NZ’s 100% Pure is a Festering Sore

Following the botulism in milk whey problem an editorial in the China Daily has blasted New Zealand for its lack of quality control, saying its 100% pure image is nothing but a festering sore, and that its  laissez-faire attitude had contributed to its rotten, leaky home problem. Those who’ve lived in New Zealand will recognise…