The Hoki fish, also known as bluefin, is making waves in the news because it is an endangered fish. Yet because of proposed New Zealand government bill to raise bluefin "catches" by twenty five percent. The European Parliament, France, Italy, and various institutions, scientists and stakeholders...
Dr. Teddy Wu, a physician at the Christchurch Hospital, published a report in the New Zealand Medical Journal, treated a woman who suffered a stroke caused by a hickey. Wu reported that one year ago, he treated a 44 year old Maori female at the emergency room of the Middlemore Hospital in Auckland...
An rescue effort is underway following an explosion within a New Zealand coal mine. The blast occurred early Saturday morning and left 29 miners, ages 17 to 62, trapped. The miners were on a saftey tour of the Pike River Mine, located 2 to 2 1/2 kilometres inside and 120 km underground. A total...
The twenty nine miners trapped 120 km underground in the Pike River Mine are believed to be dead follwing a second explosion on Wednesday. The miners were on a safety tour when a build up of gases caused the intial blast early Saturday morning. Twenty nine miners, ages 17 to 62 are believed to...
Fear can be a healthy thing. Since the beginning of time it has spurred humans away from danger, preserved our health and well being, and helped keep the clown population from overtaking the earth and installing their preferred system of cannibalistic feudalism.
A small claims court handles minor cases that involve small claims only. Although it can perform other judicial functions, it has limited functions when it comes to handling civil cases involving private law practitioners. Around the world, small claims courts exist in the U.S., Australia, Canada,...
A peremptory challenge is the act of rejecting potential jurors who may have the tendency to be bias during the trial. This is normally done during the selection of jury members and can be initiated by both parties involved in a case. They are, however, not required to provide any reason for removing...
Fly fishing is a hobby I picked up as a child. I think part of that is growing up in one of the best places possible you can fly fish. As a result of my passion I have managed to fly fish in many locations throughout the United States, and Mexico. I had to consult a few friends in order to make...
Eclipse leaves one man dead in New Zealand. A 23 year old from New Zealand believed to be a transient was found dead in a Wellington Theater following a 6:00 p.m. showing of the third installment of the Twilight saga. A staff member was cleaning the theater post viewing when he discovered...
New Zealand toddler Cory Elliott has become an internet sensation after being caught on tape dancing to Beyonce’s hit “Single Ladies.” Cory’s dad, Chester Elliott, uploaded the home video to YouTube, luring some 570,000 viewers so far to watch the 20-month-old baby dance. Do you think this baby’s...
