"NZ Is A Nation Of Drunks"

Or so goes the headline in a statement issued by ADAC ltd. The quote is allegedly attributed to the mayor of Auckland John Banks after the council failed in its efforts to make most suburban bars close by midnight. “NZ is a nation of drunks”, says Auckland’s mayor, John Banks after withdrawing proposed bylaw changes…

Deaths Of 3 British Tourists In Christchurch – Relative Says Power Poles Should Be Moved (Updated)

“Power lines should be put underground or power poles moved back from the road to prevent more tragedies like this week’s triple fatality in Christchurch, a relative says. Three members of an English family died when their car struck a pole after the driver fell asleep in South New Brighton. (see our blog post 3…