Lansdowne Homicide Inquiry, Missing Women And Vampires

Another violent death has taken place in New Zealand. The body of a  47 year old man was found in a two bedroom flat in Lansdowne in the Wairarapa. Police discovered him during a call-out at 3am today and attempts to resuscitate him failed. Reports say that police are talking to a man in connection…

Talk Like A Kiwi

Now that immigrants in New Zealand have found out they need to “dumb down” their CVs (i.e. not include irrelevant little details, e.g. degrees) to find work, a charitable trust based in Auckland is also offering to help to recent arrivals – to understand the Kiwi accent and use of English. The British Telegraph newspaper…

Wellywood Sign A No Go – Updated

Wellington airport’s attempt to cash-in on Avatar’s recent Oscar success was thwarted today with the announcement that public opposition to the tacky sign, and a possible law suit from Hollywood lawyers over trademark violations, has put an end to the idea. Thinking caps are now on for ideas to make the best of New Zealand’s…