A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

Mittens, 8, was only supposed to take a one-way flight from Christchurch to Melbourne. She ended up being airborne for over 10 hours.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens clocked up some serious air miles this month after being left on an Air New Zealand flight and accidentally flown to Australia and back. Mittens’ owner, Margo Neas, described the events as “both distressing and unacceptable” after paying $1948 to have her feline flown to Australia.

A woman died in Ngaruawahia on December 27, after a group fight on Waipa Esplanade. Enquiries have led officers to several homes of interest in the garden city. Waikato officers have been assisted by Canterbury Police and then Armed Offenders Squad in today's searches.

A Queenstown mechanic who defrauded a Christchurch couple says he will move to Australia after completing his court sentence.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally traveled back and forth between New Zealand and Australia due to a baggage oversight. Her owner, Margo Neas, anxiously awaited her return. After an unexpected journey,

Australia were atop the SailGP table after winning in Sydney last year, but their collision with a marker buoy on Christchurch's Lyttelton Harbour marked the beginning of the end of their reign, as they missed three of the next four finals and eventually lost their crown to the Spanish at San Francisco.

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The iconic punk-rock band will play their 1977 record 'Never Mind The Bollocks' when they head this way in April 2025.