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Crime in New Zealand

Thursday, 16 Jun 2011 | Views [592]

You are more likely to get hurt by an extreme sport than a criminal in New Zealand. The country’s rates of violence are very low compared to others, and while Auckland on the North Island carries the most crime, it’s still far more infrequent ... Read more >

Tags: crime, new zealand, oceania, travel-crime, travel-tips


Road Rules in New Zealand

Thursday, 16 Jun 2011 | Views [587]

With New Zealand’s rugged terrain, it’s unsurprising the country has some dangerous roadways. One is the 22-km, one-lane Skipper’s Canyon road near Queenstown, which splits off from Coronet Peak ski field road. While beautiful, Skipper’s ... Read more >

Tags: driving, new zealand, oceania, road rules, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport


New Zealand - Extreme Danger

Thursday, 16 Jun 2011 | Views [955]

You want to bungy jump? Bike? Sandboard? Whatever sport you fancy, you can find it in New Zealand. The more “extreme” the sport, however, the greater the risk of accident or death. So before you strap on that piece of equipment, or ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, new zealand, oceania, travel-safety


New Zealand Natural Disasters Guide

Thursday, 16 Jun 2011 | Views [600]

New Zealand’s greatest natural disaster risk comes in the form of earthquakes, due to its location in an area of seismic shift. A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on the South Island in late February 2011, killing ... Read more >

Tags: disasters, new zealand, oceania, travel-tips


New Zealand Weather Tips

Thursday, 16 Jun 2011 | Views [502]

Anyone who’s been to New Zealand, particularly the country’s South Island, can attest to its rugged beauty. Mountains, lakes, glaciers, colors of all hues, it’s an unarguably picturesque place.   Unfortunately, that beauty can also be deadly.... Read more >

Tags: new zealand, oceania, travel-health, weather


Christchurch NZ Quake - Travel Alert

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011 | Views [2739] | Comments [1]

Christchurch on New Zealand's south island has been hit by another devastating earthquake. The 6.3 magnitude quake struck at 12:50 pm NZ time when the city's streets were filled with people going about their business. Many buildings have collapsed, ... Read more >

Tags: earthquake, new zealand, travel-alert


New Zealand Earthquake - Travel Alert UPDATE 2

Wednesday, 8 Sep 2010 | Views [1372]

A State of Emergency has been extended for another week in Christchurch after a severe 5.1 magnitude aftershock just before 8am on the morning of Wednesday 8 September. It was the largest of ten tremors to hit the region today, including a M4.4 an ... Read more >

Tags: christchurch, earthquake, new zealand, quake, travel-alert, travel-safety-tips


New Zealand Earthquake - Travel Alert UPDATE

Monday, 6 Sep 2010 | Views [1562]

A state of emergency declared on Saturday for earthquake affected Christchurch has been extended until midday on Wednesday September 8 th .  The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency management has asked intending travellers to postpone travel ... Read more >

Tags: christchurch, earthquake, new zealand, quake, travel-advice, travel-alert


New Zealand Earthquake - Travel Alert

Saturday, 4 Sep 2010 | Views [5729]

A strong, magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Christchurch just after 4:30 on Saturday morning 4 September (local time). There have been no reported deaths, although there has been a steady stream of injured at the city's hospitals. So far ... Read more >

Tags: christchurch, earthquake, new zealand, quake, travel-advice, travel-alert, travel-insurance, travel-tips


5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to New Zealand

Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [4847] | Comments [3]

Kia Ora, welcome to New Zealand! You’ve just landed in Auckland and passed the rigorous customs screening (do NOT bring any fruits, meats, soils, seeds unless you want a huge fine), but now what? New Zealand is a developed country so there shouldn’t ... Read more >

Tags: 5 things, new zealand, oceania, travel-safety, travel-tips

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