British tourists lose it all at Huka Falls, Taupo

An intrepid pair of British travellers have lost most of their possessions when their campervan (above) was stolen from the Huka Falls car park. There have been thefts from this area before and we believe there are, or used to be, signs warning people not to leave valuables in their vehicles. However, what are people supposed to…

Soggy fish and unfriendly Kaikoura

Continuing in our series of what Kiwis Say About New Zealand, first hand accounts of life in New Zealand as told by the locals. Thinking about a trip to Kaikoura? be careful where you eat and whom you talk to. This was first published on the Trademe community forum.  nannabanna: drove through kaikoura the other…

Kaikoura Firearm Chase and The Roar

Local police are collecting evidence after a firearm incident at around 5.15am last Saturday morning in Kaikoura. Police Sargent Barry Hansen said a man pulled a firearm on another man and “chased him round town” he didn’t have any information as to whether the two men were known to each other. Senior constable, Andy Grant, in…