Killer Whales in Auckland Harbour - Youtube Video

Had a great experience recently with a bunch of Killer whales around our boat.

We were drift fishing just off Rangitoto Island when we came across these guys.

Unfortunately we were totally unprepared (camera-wise), which is evident from the mobile phone footage you can see! Read more about…

Sunset at Taupo Beach, End of Winter 2008

I’ve said it before, but I love Taupo. Beautiful anytime of year! 

The best time on the lake is early in the morning or evening when the water settles right down. 

This makes ideal conditions for fishing, and skiing etc.

Amazingly at this time of year, the lake has almost nobody on it.

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How Wrong Was I?

To say that it happens would not be totally correct, however to say that it has happened is far more accurate… Yes I was wrong! Read more about…

November Election Drawing Near in New Zealand

 November 8th, 2008. That’s when New Zealanders will decide the composition of the 49th Parliament. Read more about…

The Kiwi Lifestyle Dream

Here’s a couple of pics I snapped whilst on Holiday last year at Lake Taupo.

I always love the fact that even though it’s the summer holidays, there aren’t many people.

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Kiwi Language 101: Speak Like A Sloppy Kiwi

The Kiwi language. If only we could learn to pronounce our words perfectly like the Americans - But without the accent! Read more about…

What Local Effects Does The Rising Cost Of Petrol Have?

Petrol Prices in New Zealand are reaching all-time highs.  Experts say that very soon, the price of premium at the pump will reach the psychological $2 per litre mark. Read more about…

Summer Fishing in Auckland, New Zealand

Summer.  Or should I say SUMMER!  I love summer here in NZ, mostly because I can get out on the water of the Hauraki Gulf and go fishing.

The fishing here is excellent, check this post from last summer, and it’s getting to that time of year again. Read more about…

Video of The NZ All Blacks Doing The Haka from You Tube.

Terrorist Activity in Little ‘Ole New Zealand?

So there’s been some strange events unfold in little ‘ole NZ over the last week.

Local headlines read something along the lines of “Anti-Terror Raids”.  Read more about…

Using Credit Cards - Pitfalls & Advantages

With the average Kiwi spending more than 100% of what they earn, and I assume that other countries have a similar problem, I ‘ve lately been interested in the “credit card phenomenon.” Read more about…

New Zealand And The Boy Racer Problem

After another death involving illegal street racing in Christchurch authorities are considering the possibility of compulsory third party insurance in an effort to curb the ever-increasing problem dubbed as “boy racers”. Read more about…

Snapper Fishing in The Hauraki Gulf, Auckland NZ

Like most Kiwi blokes, I love boats, the sea and of course fishing.

Snapper fishing is great fun in the Hauraki, and if you know the right place can provide many hours of rod bending action. Read more about…

Companies Office to Triple The Cost of Incorporating a Company

I had to re-read that one when I first saw it…. The NZ Companies Office is set to triple the cost of registering a company in New Zealand. Read more about…

NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark at the Big Gay Out 2007 Video From Youtube.com

Hmmm…

Got this from Youtube.com.

New Zealand Rugby All Black Haka Video From YouTube.com

View the Youtube.com NZ All Blacks Haka Video Here

Another All Black Haka Video Here

Auckland’s Own Search Engine Offers Unique Advertising Package.

FindAuckland.com is a dedicated search engine for Auckland New Zealand.

Find Concerts, Events, News, and Search Local Business in FindAuckland.com.

Local business can get great exposure by advertising in FindAuckland.

Use the Google custom search bar to find the most relevant local content. Read more about…

90 MIle Beach

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Man Walking His Pet Cow

This pic was taken when this man was seen walking his cow along the streets of Northland. He is stopped in this picture letting his cow eat some of the road side grass!

Teen on Trail For Killing A 16 Year old

The Trial of a Turangi teenager who has been accused of murder started today in the High Court in Rotorua. There was a delay in the start of the trial because the prosecution raised an issue over one of the jurors.

The Teenager accused of the murder could not be legally named at the time becasue she was only 16, she is now 27 but has been granted name suppression. The 17year old has pleaded not guilty to stabbing Melissa Moana Puhi, 16, in Turangi on May 13, 2006.

The selected jury consists of eight women and four men, and the trial is expected to last for three weeks.

Teacher Accused With Running Off With Pupil

A male teacher at Wairarapa College has been accused of running off with a 16 year old girl today. The principal of the school has confirmed the allegation. Read more about…

College Student Expelled For Having a Tattoo

An Auckland Mother is intending to comlain to the Ministry of Education this week because her son was expelled for having a tattoo. Read more about…

Girl Loses Finger to Flesh Eating Bug

necrotising fasciitis, a flesh eating disease, has claimed the finger of a five-year-old Invercargill girl.Leilani Pennicott spent five weeks in Auckland’s Starship hospital in an induced coma last October as a needle has been embedded in her hand.
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“Dead” Man Brought Back To Life

A young man “died” after losing a significiant amount of blood through his hand after smashing it through a window during an arguement on Thursday.
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