Locals find out what farmers get up to
SACK races, gumboot throwing, eating dry weetbix were all part of the challenge for 12 young people in Wellington this week. The event in front of the New Zealand Stock Exchange on the waterfront is...
View ArticleFuel import prices drop, but don’t expect a cheaper summer
An end of year road trip in New Zealand will be more expensive despite a decrease of almost 10% in the price of importing crude oil. The cost of importing crude oil fell 9.3% in the September quarter,...
View ArticleDesigner showcases NZ fashion talent in Kuala Lumpur
WELLINGTON designer Hannah Shand shared the spotlight with Jimmy Choo at a fashion design competition in Kuala Lumpur. Ms Shand, above right, won $3000 with her design collaborator ‘Moto’ KEEK Wen...
View ArticleDissecting cows’ eyes not as tasty as chocolate mousse
TASTY TREATS: Natalie’s prototype dessert plate AFTER fainting seven times during a cow’s eye dissection, Natalie Howell realised that veterinary wasn’t for her and decided to take up patisserie. For...
View ArticlePHOTO ESSAY: Firefighter Combat Challenge 2015
Firefighters from around the country test skills and fitness in a combat challenge. The National Firefighter Combat Challenge held on Wellington Waterfront on Friday May 1 had firefighters test their...
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