Three people have been injured after a dog attack in Christchurch’s Bryndwr this afternoon. Hato Hone St John said two people, one with critical injuries and one with serious injuries, had been transported to Christchurch Hospital. The third patient was treated at the scene and was in a minor condition. Police said the incident took … Read more
A New Zealand man has been killed in Ukraine. Shan-Le Kearns’ family confirmed his death to 1News. They said Kearns, 26, wasn’t on the front line, but had been trained in combat when he arrived there so he could help rescue those who were injured on the battlefield. His mother, Elis Kearns, said Shan-Le “loved … Read more
A Kiwi metal band on tour in Europe woke up earlier this week to discover the van they were sleeping in had been robbed, with several essential items, including passports, stolen. Christchurch death metal outfit Organectomy had been in Europe since late April in support of US band Aborted. After playing a show in Lyon, … Read more
New Zealand is gearing up to be one of the first countries in the world to ring in the New Year 2025 with an array of public events and fireworks displays up and down the motu. A fireworks display will launch at the stroke of midnight from a barge moored in the channel between Paihia … Read more
Iconic Train Journey Returns: the Southerner to Chug Back to Life Christchurch, New Zealand – After a 20-year hiatus, the beloved Southerner passenger train is making a triumphant return, offering travelers a nostalgic journey through New Zealand’s stunning South Island. from May 17 to 20, 2024, Great Journeys New Zealand will operate daily return trips … Read more