New Zealand news


‘A new sort of normal’

AFTERSHOCKS are still occurring in New Zealand but life is slowly returning to normal, according to a Guernsey family now living there.


Amazed they survived NZ quake

A GUERNSEY family yesterday recalled being in the middle of the New Zealand earthquake – and surviving.


Neighbours rally to help after tremors

NEIGHBOURS are rallying to support the mother-in-law of a local woman who ‘feared the worst’ when the earth shook.


Local couple survive Christchurch quake

A GUERNSEYMAN who arrived in Christchurch just an hour before an earthquake struck the city said it was the most shocking experience of his life.


Jordan helps NZ to a winning start

SARNIAN Rhys Jordan helped his adopted country to a flying start in their campaign to qualify for the Fifa Under-17 World Cup.


Mine-death family still seeks closure

A MINE disaster thousands of miles away has had a devastating effect on a local family.


Guernsey Kiwis shaken but fine after NZ quake

A GUERNSEY couple living near Christchurch have spoken of their relief at surviving the New Zealand earthquake safe and well.


Distant cousins meet through letter in the Press

MORE than 130 years ago, Suzanne and James Gavet set sail from Guernsey for New Zealand.


Kiwi link forged

ALDERNEY Chamber of Commerce has forged links with a business community in New Zealand.


Amazing experience for Platts

SOPHIE PLATTS had her best race of the Laser Radial Youth World Championships on the final day of competition, but it was not enough to change her overnight position.

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