Parts of New Zealand have run out of Marmite and prices are soaring following a nationwide shortage of the spread. Report by Sam Datta-Paulin.
Author: admin
Los Angeles Times Visits Napier – Capital of Art Deco
The Los Angeles Times recently visited Napier New Zealand, famous for it’s Art Deco Architecture. Here’s an excerpt: At 10:47 a.m. on Feb. 3, 1931, an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale shook the town of Napier, onNew Zealand’s…
Guest Post: A Foodie’s Guide to New Zealand
To really discover the finest culinary delights of New Zealand, you have to be prepared to relax. While the food itself is delicious, one of the things that most enhances the experience is the Kiwi preference for long, languid and…
Kiwi Farmers Say Sheep Shearing Should be an Olympic Sport
Farmers in New Zealand are lobbying for sheep shearing to become an Olympic sport. From the Washington Post: A New Zealand farm lobby group says sheep shearing has the potential to become an Olympic demonstration sport. Just don’t count on…
Consumer Traveler Profiles Stewart Island – NZ’s Small Southern Island
The website Consumer Traveler has published a nice profile on New Zealand’s small southern most island – Stewart Island. Here’s an excerpt: Fifteen flashlights shone downward as we gingerly picked our way through the bush. At the appropriate signal, we…
New Zealand Woman Makes Headlines by Selling Ad Space on her Bum
Bidding reaches thousands of dollars as an enterprising New Zealand woman auctions space on her bottom for a tattoo design of the winner’s choice. Report by Dominic Mason. Cheeky!
Gadling Sends a Reporter to Travel Around New Zealand in a Campervan
An unfortunate Gadling writer has been given the task (sarcasm intended) of wandering around New Zealand in a Campervan. Here’s an excerpt: Well. It’s official. For the next three months I am officially living in my car. No, this vagabond…
Guest Post: 5 Quirky Reasons to Visit New Zealand in 2012
James writes for Skyscanner.net Travellers often overlook New Zealand in favour of Australia, which is really just next-door. But New Zealand has plenty to offer travellers: from stunning scenery, to adventure holidays, to a rich and interesting history. If you’re…
National Geographic Plans out the Perfect North Island Road Trip
We’re beginning to plan our own trip to New Zealand for next year and one thing we’d like to do is rent a car and drive the North and South Islands. Thankfully, we came across a great guide for the…
The Hobbit: Official First Trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
We’ve got the first trailer for the The Hobbit – check it out below. Plot Synopsis: Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the…
Top