Pastures Past: Life in New Zealand’s remote backblocks during the 1920s
Back in the 1920s, life in the backblocks was tough; families were desperately waiting for telephone poles so…
Photographer Spends Four Years With Remote Mountain Villagers Forced to Defend Their Livelihood From Wolves
From ‘Ottuk’ by Luke Oppenheimer published by AIR In the winter of 2021, photographer Luke Oppenheimer traveled to…
New Zealand monk missing from remote Scottish monastery may have had ‘long-term hypothermia’, founder says
“The situation is utterly tragic,” he said. Mary said Evans went by the name Brother Iganatius Maria while…
Justin Evans disappearance: Inside the remote monastery on Papa Stronsay, Scotland
“I am now appealing for anyone who may have visited the island and have any information on Justin…
Kiwi monk Justin Evans missing on remote Scottish island monastery, extensive search underway
He was last seen wearing a white robe. Inspector David Hall said extensive inquiries were ongoing to trace…
Crew rush to rescue after person falls overboard from deep-sea trawler
A float struck the crew member, knocking them into the sea. They were not sighted again. The vessel’s…
Hybrid job demand climbs as Kiwi workers chase work from home to cut fuel costs
That period also saw increased interest in roles allowing employees to split their time between a company site…
Tauranga family’s off‑grid bush holidays in remote Ahimanawa Range
Amie has joined him for the last 20 years. The couple now share the experience with their children,…
Mt Eden man charged after allegedly abducted woman found hurt in remote West Auckland
He was put before the Waitākere District Court on charges including abduction for sex, impedes breathing and injuring…
Missing man found safe after night in Far North bush near Hōreke
“This morning, Police and LandSAR received extensive assistance from the community and the man’s whānau.” He was found…
Great white shark scare: Fears of apex predator in Banks Peninsula unfounded after tag washes ashore
Midge, a 2.8-metre female, was initially tagged near Stewart Island and travelled north through the Tasman Sea to…
Fuel price nears $4 per litre in Arnhem Land, with further increases expected due to war in Middle East
Fuel prices in remote areas of the Northern Territory are approaching $4 per litre, and residents are concerned…