Clendon Armed Robbery

A few days ago we said that armed robbery must be the fastest growing occupation after staff and customers were threatened at gun point by two men in the ASB Bank in Grey Lynn. Today five more people decided to make a career move. Three of them robbed security guards as they were attending to…

Price Gouging And The Rugby World Cup

The stories have been around for a while now but they’re starting to pick up a bit: Various accusations of price gouging, dark warnings and strenuous denials from the hospitality industry. “New Zealand risked tarnishing its reputation as a fair nation through greedy accommodation operators cashing in on Rugby World Cup hosting rights, Jasons Travel…

“Hard Slog For Chinese Coming To New Zealand”

Massey University have issued a press release via Voxy.co.nz announcing the results of a new report that shows Chinese migrants in New Zealand are working longer hours and have less time for family. They are finding their new lives harder in New Zealand than they did in China. The report may be of interest to…