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Stricken cargo ship Rena breaks up off New Zealand

New Zealand is scrambling to prevent a large mess in the Astrolabe Reef after an abandoned cargo ship was hit by a large number of heavy wind and waves.  “A cargo…

New Zealand accident victims may have to pay

The New Zealand Herald reports on discussions to charge accident victims between $50 and $100. “Accident Compensation Corporation chairman John Judge says requiring victims to pay an insurance-style “excess” of…

International drug ring busted in Queenstown

[The New Zealand Herald]–  Police raids in Otago and Canterbury have uncovered a sophisticated international drug syndicate. Queenstown police have recruited the help of Australian and Canadian police after the…