Another Mob Attack In A NZ School

After the Ombudsman’s shocking report into vicious assaults at Hutt Valley High School was released yesterday there are reports of another serious assault in a New Zealand school and inadequate sanctions taken against alleged offenders. The culture of violence in New Zealand’s schools is widespread, some would even say endemic. If you are emigrating to…

FCO Advises British World Cup Fans To “Be On The Ball”

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued advice to British fans travelling to New Zealand, advising them to “Be on the ball”  for the 2011 Rugby World Cup between 9 September and 23 October 2011. British people visiting New Zealand are advised to take out adequate insurance if participating in adventure activities (check out…

Chilean Tourist Robbed, Loses Life’s Work

We were saddened to hear that another tourist has fallen foul of New Zealand’s criminal element. It looks like word still isn’t getting out about the high levels of crime in New Zealand. In today’s Herald “A tearful Chilean tourist has had the laptop computer containing her life’s work stolen – barely a kilometre away…