A King's College boarder died in his sleep at the weekend after drinking at a friend's birthday party - the second tragedy to hit the prestigious school in four months.

Juanita, a healthy and fit retriever cross who loves chasing rabbits, seems blissfully unaware of her tragic past.

Thrill Seeker Adventures was closed today following an incident which saw a woman plunge into the Waiau River after a bungy jumping mishap.

Three people were arrested last night after police chased a car with burst tyres along the wrong side of the Northwestern Motorway.