Auckland introduces harbour bridge bungy jumps

NEW Zealand's largest city, Auckland, will be home to the world's first harbour bridge bungy jump when AJ Hackett Bungy launches its operation there in early 2003. The bungy jump - which will see jumpers leap 40 metres from a purpose built jump pod installed under the Auckland Harbour Bridge - is expected to be up and running by January 2003. The jump will cost NZ$125 (around R617), while spectators will be charged $39 (R192) to view the jumps from a specially built clip-on viewing platform. (Miguel de Sousa)