A New Zealand student will travel to Turkey for three weeks, including Anzac Day, as part of an exchange program for descendants of those who served in the Gallipoli campaign. Gallipoli Award Recipient to Travel to Turkey Lexie Knight will participate in the AFS Intercultural Programs exchange, which requires applicants to be descendants of Gallipoli … Read more
A Tauranga, New Zealand couple’s dog was attacked by another dog while they were walking in the Mission Cemetery, prompting questions about enforcement of the Dog Control Act and the transparency of local authorities. Dog Attack at Mission Cemetery The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, reported the incident to Tauranga City Council after their … Read more
A staggering 1 in 5 New Zealanders are directly impacted by road closures following extreme weather events each year. The recent deluge in the Bay of Plenty, forcing the closure of State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge and rescuing dozens of motorists, isn’t an isolated incident – it’s a harbinger of a future where … Read more