After battling deportation because of concerns about his health. Albert Buitenhuis will live to fight another 23-months in Christchurch, New Zealand after receiving a visa reprieve.
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A South African chef ‘too fat’ to stay in New Zealand gets visa reprieve
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The FINAL Super Rugby News: Crusaders vs Lions – Team news, kick off and live stream
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It’s the Super Rugby final! The Lions arrived in New Zealand earlier this week to prepare for this year’s Super Rugby final against the Crusaders.
Last year, Scott Robertson’s Crusaders ran out 25-17 winners in Johannesburg. Now the reigning champs have the opportunity to go back-to-back in Christchurch for another shot at the title.
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Wellington’s Cuba Street in New Zealand
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There are few towns and cities that can boast a street as an icon. Such a street is Cuba Street in Wellington. Cuba Street lies in the middle of the central business district (CBD) and runs approximately a kilometre from east to west. It provides much entertainment to all visitors. It has been described as..
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From the Drakensberg to the Jungfrau slopes:- A story of a beginner world traveller!
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From a WhatsApp message in December to boarding the aircraft in March … from the Drakensberg to the Alps! My first tour overseas was really an eye-opener; something that showed me how small my world really is. And how I only thought that I was informed. It was an experience of learning how much there..
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South African carp fishers represented New Zealand at world championships
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Marius Koekemoer and Gareth Edwards, two South African carp fishers from Auckland, are currently in France, where they participated in the World Carp Classic Tournament. Although the tournament is 19 years old and 95 teams from across the world normally enter, it was the first time that a team represented New Zealand there. The two..
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Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing: take off from Rotorua and soar above the Northern Lakes district
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Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from the air, the rugged landscape of this geothermal wonder is set amid a series of crater lakes. You’ll take off from Rotorua and soar above the Northern Lakes district, listening to commentary about the..
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Small-Group Franz Josef Glacier Walk: including a soak in the hot pools to warm up and soothe your muscles
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Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 4-hour Franz Joseph Glacier walk. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier and gain insight into..
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Rotorua Eco Thermal Small Group Morning Tour: including a short drive through the Waimangu Volcanic Valley
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Explore the technicolor hot springs of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland on a guided half-day tour of New Zealand’s most extensive geothermal site. Walk along well-groomed trails that skirt volcanic craters and natural hot pools in a surreal range of vibrant colors. Witness the daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser and take in the highlights of..
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Wellington’s Lord of the Rings Locations Tour: exploring the city locations of Mount Victoria and the Greenbelt
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Explore Middle-earth on this ‘Lord of the Rings’ location tour. Re-create scenes from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ book and movies, and see how Middle-earth was created in the beautiful countryside outside Wellington. Go behind the scenes on a visit to the Weta Studios, where ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies were produced, and see..
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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour: an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages
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The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This tour takes you to a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms. BOOK NOW Highlights Instant Confirmation Informative,..
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