Phoenix takes win with Fred's help Nov 29, 2008
Michael Lynch, WellingtonNovember 29, 2008. Melbourne Victory's Archie Thompson lays a tackle on Wellington's Michael Ferrante ... WELLINGTON Phoenix inflicted its first defeat on Melbourne Victory courtesy of a stunning strike from Shane Smeltz to ensure that former Melbourne star Fred had the last laugh in his first match against the team he helped to the A-League championship two seasons ago. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
All Blacks to walk it Nov 29, 2008
One man for whom this weekend will be especially interesting is, former Wellington Hurricanes star, Flutey, Having subsequently moved to the UK, the London Wasps star has qualified for citizenship and will this weekend be making his fourth appearance for his adopted country ... 2008 New Zealand won 44-12 Jade Stadium, Christchurch 2008 New Zealand won 37-20 Eden Park, Auckland 2006 New Zealand won 41-20 Twickenham, London 2005 New Zealand won 23-19 Twickenham, London 2004 New Zealand won 36-12... (iAfrica.com)
Airbus crashes off French coast; 2 dead, 5 missing Nov 28, 2008
Associated Press writers Joelle Diderich in Paris and Ray Lilley in Wellington, New Zealand, contributed to this report. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Former Kiwis chairman calls for Stuart to quit Nov 28, 2008
A similar incident at a Wellington hotel last year resulted in French rugby union coach Bernard Laporte being forced to write an apology to Australian referee Stuart Dickinson, and ARU referees boss Peter Marshall yesterday told the Herald Stuart should have been advised to apologise immediately. Had he done so, the issue may not still be dragging on six days after New Zealand's shock 34-20 win over the Kangaroos and set to continue until the end of next week, when an independent investigation... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FFA, Phoenix close ranks against threat Nov 28, 2008
THE Asian Football Confederation might have doubts about the longevity of Wellington Phoenix, but owner Terry Serepisos insists his fledgling A-League club "isn't going anywhere" ... Those comments have forced the FFA into damage control, and during AFC executive meetings in Shanghai early this week it's believed chairman Frank Lowy and chief executive Ben Buckley both argued the case for Wellington's continued participation in the A-League ... Whether bin Hammam is inclined to relax his views... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dry, hot summer threatens New Zealand with drought Nov 28, 2008
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is at risk of a second year of drought in some regions, with a warmer-than-normal summer and below-average rainfall forecast, scientists said on Friday. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) said much of the country, including key farming regions, would have above normal temperatures but also normal or above normal rainfall. (Scientific American)
Flutey ready to face familiar foes Nov 28, 2008
I have played with or against these guys most of my career and Im really excited about Saturday, Flutey, formerly a midfielder with Wellington, the Hurricanes and New Zealand Maori, said this week after Englands team was announced by manager Martin Johnson. Getting the opportunity to represent England against New Zealand is a big moment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Mongrel Punter New Zealand teams about to be banned from performing the "haka" at the start of an event. Read more Nov 28, 2008
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France sweeps for black boxes in Airbus crash Nov 28, 2008
Associated Press writer Ray Lilley in Wellington, New Zealand, contributed to this report. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Air NZ unveils names of three victims in plane crash Nov 28, 2008
WELLINGTON, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Air New Zealand released the names of three of its four staff presumed to have died when an Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean off France on Friday ... WELLINGTON, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- An Air New Zealand Airbus A320 plane on a test flight crashed off the southeastern coast of France, causing seven people on board to be killed. (Xinhuanet, China)
Australian, New Zealand Currencies Advance on Rate Cuts, Stimulus Packages Nov 28, 2008
Financing is a lot harder to secure and therefore were seeing a lot of development projects not going ahead at all, said , senior economist at ANZ Bank Ltd. in Wellington. I suspect that the markets will start to price in a larger chance of a 150 basis-point rate cut at the Reserve Bank of New Zealands Dec. 4 meeting. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
New Zealand Home-Building Approvals Slump to Record, May Prolong Recession Nov 28, 2008
1 percent, said in Wellington today, citing seasonally adjusted figures ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Wellington at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Warehouse to Add Smaller Stores as N.Z. Recession Limits Consumer Spending Nov 28, 2008
63 at the 5 p.m. close of trading in Wellington ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Wellington on. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Airbus Crashes Near Southern French Coast Nov 28, 2008
Associated Press writer Joelle Diderich in Paris and Ray Lilley in Wellington contributed to this report. Connect to this TIME Story. (Time.com)
Air New Zealand mourns staff believed dead in French air crash Nov 28, 2008
WELLINGTON (AFP) - Air New Zealand was Friday mourning the expected loss of four staff after one of its Airbus A320 aircraft crashed during a test flight in the south of France. French authorities said two bodies had been recovered and five people were missing and believed dead after the plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the southern city of Perpignan on Thursday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
New Zealand Annual Trade Gap Widens as Oil Shipments Drive Record Imports Nov 27, 2008
05 billion in the year through September, Statistics New Zealand said in Wellington today ... To contact the reporter on this story: Tracy Withers in Wellington at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
New Zealand Universities Choose Web of Science by Thomson Reuters Nov 26, 2008
The eight universities are the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington and University of Waikato. All eight universities are committed to Web of Science for a period of three to five years through 2013. (PR Newswire)
We don't miss Fred, say Victory Nov 26, 2008
But Fred has signed on for a six-match A-League guest stint with the Wellington Phoenix - setting up an intriguing showdown against his former club in New Zealand on Friday night ... But Merrick said while Fred was a valuable player for the Victory and would be a good signing for Wellington, Melbourne now had a better array of attacking firepower than they did when Fred was at the club. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Billboard Thief Gets His Own Ad Campaign Nov 26, 2008
(11-24) 22:39 PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP). A thief caught on camera stealing expensive equipment picked the wrong target if wanted to keep a low profile: a billboard company that has plastered his image around New Zealand's largest city seeking his capture. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
NZ turns 2nd most successful recruiter of int'l students Nov 26, 2008
WELLINGTON, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand becomes the second most successful recruiter of international university students, according to a report released by New Zealand's education export agency on Wednesday. The analysis, conducted by Education New Zealand, compared New Zealand's position with Australia, Canada, the United States and Britain. (Xinhuanet, China)
Yen Gains as Deepening U.S. Recession Cuts Demand for High-Yielding Assets Nov 25, 2008
There is much skepticism about how long the Citigroup- rescue-inspired confidence will last,'' said , a currency strategist at Bank of New Zealand Ltd. in Wellington. Worries about a deep and prolonged global recession will likely continue to support the yen over coming months. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
NZ Billboard Thief Gets His Own Ad Campaign Nov 25, 2008
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New Zealand shares close 2.31 per cent higher Nov 25, 2008
WELLINGTON: New Zealand share prices closed 2. 31 per cent higher Tuesday as the market rallied after the United States government bailed out troubled banking giant Citigroup, dealers said. (India Times)
Moore returns as Roar thumps Glory Nov 24, 2008
Champions Newcastle Jets' hopes of defending their title appear finished, with Socceroos Joel Griffiths and Mark Milligan facing extended bans after being sent off in a 2-0 defeat to the Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand on Sunday. Two late goals to striker Shane Smeltz and substitute Troy Hearfield settled the match for the Phoenix, who moved within sight of the top four with the win at Westpac Stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kiwis apologise to Windies Nov 24, 2008
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan has expressed regret over a controversial marketing slogan - "It's all white here" - for the West Indies tour beginning on December 1. Vaughan said in a statement yesterday NZC was in the process of contacting the West Indies board and players' association to express regret about the controversy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rugby League: New Zealand shocks Australia in World Cup final Nov 24, 2008
When the team arrived to a tumultuous welcome at Wellington airport on Sunday, The Associated Press reported that Jerome Ropati told the crowd: "We've just begun to realize that we can call ourselves world champions.". The day before, Nathan Cayless, the New Zealand captain, had become the first non-Australian since Great Britain's Clive Sullivan in 1972 to lift the trophy in rugby's 13-a-side code. (International Herald Tribune)
Australia, New Zealand Dollars Rise on Citigroup Bailout, Asian Stock Drop Nov 24, 2008
Trading may be thin in the Asian session today as Japanese markets are closed because of a holiday, said , a currency strategist at Bank of New Zealand Ltd. based in Wellington. The key driver for the Aussie and kiwi this week will again be global sentiment,'' she said, calling the currencies by their nicknames. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Nose cells may heal spinal injuries Nov 24, 2008
WELLINGTON: People paralyzed by spinal cord injuries have been offered a new hope after Otago University researchers claimed the wounds could soon be "repaired" using cells from a patient's nose. The New Zealand's health ministry's ethics committee has approved an application by the Spinal Cord Society, which will open the way for a clinical trial involving 12 patients. (India Times, India)
NZ revises rules for imports Nov 23, 2008
WELLINGTON: New Zealand biosecurity officials have released a draft protocol for importing horses from Australia, which drops the present five weeks of quarantine ... The Wellington Racing Club has said the Australian sprinter Takeover Target, which has been nominated for the $1 million Telegraph Handicap at Trentham, was unlikely to cross the Tasman unless the quarantine requirements are lifted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jets in trouble as Phoenix win 2-0 Nov 23, 2008
A-League champions Newcastle Jets' hopes of defending their title appear finished, with Socceroos Joel Griffiths and Mark Milligan facing extended bans after being sent off in a 2-0 defeat to the Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand on Sunday. Two goals in the final 11 minutes to striker Shane Smeltz and substitute Troy Hearfield settled the match for the Phoenix, who moved within sight of the top four with the win at Westpac Stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* New Zealand air force suspends search for seamen Nov 23, 2008
AP, WELLINGTON Sunday, Nov 23, 2008, Page 2. The New Zealand air force yesterday suspended a three-day search covering thousands of square kilometers of the South Pacific after failing to locate 29 Asian fishermen who have been missing for weeks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Massive search for S. Pacific fishermen Nov 21, 2008
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The New Zealand air force searched for 29 fishermen Thursday after the charred remains of their boat was found abandoned near the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati. An initial search turned up "no sign of the missing life rafts or crew," Rescue Coordination Center spokesman Ross Henderson said. (MSNBC -- International)
Up-in-the-air Jet lands on ambitious Gold Coast Nov 21, 2008
The club has also been granted permission by the New Zealand government to keep the logo of major sponsor Centrebet on their jersey for Sunday's match against Wellington Phoenix on the proviso a sponsor-less kit can be arranged for subsequent visits. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cartooning and World Peace Nov 21, 2008
A recent show in Wellington, New Zealand, covered a range of social and political topics ... Cartoons tend to be more accessible than written editorial comment and not to rely, as the Wellington exhibition notes point out, on knowledge of a particular language ... Grant Buist's "diary" of Wellington city Jitterati, which satirizes the cafe and arts-oriented culture of young intellectuals, was recently inducted into the Archive, in an acknowledgement of its fresh approach to social history... (Suite101.com)
NZ dairy giant Fonterra slashes forec00004000ast payout for farmers Nov 21, 2008
WELLINGTON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand dairy industry giant Fonterra on Friday slashed its forecast payout to farmers for this season. The payout for the year to May 2009 has been cut by 60 cents to 6 NZ dollars a kilogram of milk solids. (Xinhuanet, China)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Krishna ensures shock win for Fiji against All Whites Nov 20, 2008
The Wellington Phoenix keeper was sent from the field after disputing a decision by Vanuatu referee Lencie Fred. Krishna seized on the opportunity and scored Fijis opening goal only four minutes after Mosss dismissal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* With computers, sometimes size does count Nov 20, 2008
Weta, based in the New Zealand capital, Wellington, operates four of the fastest machines on the planet for its work on film franchises like The Lord of the Rings and The Fantastic Four. Weta also rents out space on its systems to local research labs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scientists find unknown penguin species Nov 20, 2008
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin have uncovered a breed that disappeared about 500 years ago. Like an earlier breed of penguin, the yellow-eyed species is also facing extinction. (CNN -- Tech)
Grading the Throne Speech Nov 20, 2008
Andrew Steele, November 19, 2008 at 5:23 PM EST. A big A to the government for to develop a common regulator, a good step in restoring confidence in financial markets. (Globe and Mail)
Scientists find extinct penguin Nov 20, 2008
WELLINGTON Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin in New Zealand have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago. The research suggests that the first humans in New Zealand hunted the newly found waitaha penguin to extinction by 1500, about 250 years after their arrival on the islands. (Globe and Mail)
Sharper Aloisi good to go against Reds - Kosmina Nov 19, 2008
Sydney, their pride still wounded after their last-start defeat at home to Wellington Phoenix, also welcome back veteran Robbie Middleby and while the former Socceroos utility announced last week he would be joining North Queensland next season, Kosmina has no fears he will be distracted. "We've missed 'Chooky', no doubt about it, and he's keen to get back into it," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Air New Zealand cuts 200 jobs Nov 19, 2008
WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it was cutting 200 full-time jobs as the global economic slowdown had led to a fall in the number of tourists visiting the country. "We've seen a very significant downturn in inbound tourism into New Zealand which started 12 months ago and has accelerated in the last six months," chief executive Rob Fyfe told commercial television. (India Times)
Conservative takes power in New Zealand Nov 19, 2008
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- John Key became New Zealand's conservative new prime minister Wednesday and underscored the economy as his top priority, planning to head for a Pacific Rim summit the following day to discuss the global financial crisis. Key, whose center-right grouping toppled nine-year Prime Minister Helen Clark in Nov. 8 elections, took the oath of office along with his Cabinet ministers in front of Governor General Anand Satyanand at Parliament House. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Emerging nations gain as supercomputer powers Nov 19, 2008
Weta, based in the New Zealand capital, Wellington, operates four of the fastest machines on the planet for its work on film franchises like "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Fantastic Four.". And in the United States, there is a prominent place for machines that can cost more than $100 million and take care of the government's most secret jobs. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
John key prepares to leave for Apec summit Nov 19, 2008
Mr Key, who leaves Wellington tomorrow afternoon, will have just a handful of officials with him. His foreign affairs spokesman Murray McCully and trade spokesman Tim Groser have already left for preliminary meetings. (National Business Review)
Air N.Z. Will Cut 200 Cabin Crew, Technical Staff as Travel Demand Slows Nov 19, 2008
2 percent to 89 cents at the 5 p.m. market close in Wellington ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Wellington at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
John Key Sworn in as New Zealand Prime Minister, Heads for APEC Meeting Nov 19, 2008
To contact the reporter on this story: in Wellington at. Last Updated: November 18, 2008 18:40 EST. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Keen to make amends, Price is wary of Kiwis being on the money Nov 18, 2008
After a record loss to Australia in last October's one-off Test in Wellington and a disastrous end-of-season tour to Britain and France that saw a player revolt against new coach Gary Kemble, the belief in the Kangaroos camp is that the Kiwis are again on the rise and have improved with every game under Stephen Kearney and Wayne Bennett. "It's just like the All Blacks," said Price, the Warriors captain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
First shot in fight to keep Nix Nov 18, 2008
NEW ZEALAND Football is ready to hand control of the Wellington Phoenix licence over to owner Terry Serepisos if it helps to keep the club in the A-League beyond 2011 ... The status of Wellington remains a complex issue - not only does the club reside in another country, but it also resides in another confederation following Australia's switch from Oceania to Asia in 2006 ... The core issue is whether Wellington should be classed as an Australian club based in New Zealand, or a New Zealand club... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waratahs win before the season even starts Nov 18, 2008
Worse, the round-one game away to the Lions in Johannesburg would have been followed by a round-two game away to the Hurricanes in Wellington. However, SANZAR dumped the revamped draw that would have seen the season start on February 6 and chose to remain with the four-teams finals format. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Victory pounce on Phoenix 'keeper Moss Nov 18, 2008
Melbourne Victory have signed Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Glen Moss for the next A-League season, adding to speculation they will lose Michael Theoklitos ... He is the second experienced player lost by Wellington this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Could the Kiwis win the Sheffield Shield? Nov 18, 2008
New Zealand have handed Australia their first ever 10 wicket defeat in the first Chappell-Hadlee match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington ... In further bad news for Australia, pace spearhead Brett Lee faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after seriously damaging ligaments his ankle during a fielding drill in Wellington yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New Zealand hails Rings heroes Nov 18, 2008
Director Peter Jackson enjoyed a celebratory homecoming after his Oscar triumph with a civic ceremony in his hometown of Wellington, New Zealand ... "If there was an Oscar for the best city to make a movie in, it would be Wellington," Jackson told 2,500 fans ... Jackson snubbed Hollywood by filming and post-producing the three Rings films in Wellington. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Dollar soars on Rudd's guarantee Nov 18, 2008
It's definitely given confidence a boost,'' said Danica Hampton, a currency strategist at Bank of New Zealand in Wellington. This is the knee-jerk reaction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fonterra Expected to Cut Milk Payout Forecast on Global Dairy Price Plunge Nov 18, 2008
It can only be down,'' said , market economist at Bank of New Zealand Ltd. in Wellington ... It's partly a reaction to the very high prices we had over the last 12 months or so and it's partly a reaction to the financial credit situation,'' said , agricultural economist at ANZ National Bank Ltd in Wellington ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Wellington at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Australian Dollar Drops on RBA Minutes, Stocks; New Zealand Dollar Weakens Nov 18, 2008
New Zealand is the largest exporter of dairy in the world,'' said , head of currency trading at ANZ National Bank Ltd. in Wellington. Our current account deteriorates quickly with our dairy payouts deteriorating. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Competition 'needs to cut ties with NZ' Nov 17, 2008
THE A-League must rid itself of its sole New Zealand team, Wellington Phoenix, by 2011 and become an exclusively Australian competition, according to Asian Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam ... However, while the AFC would move to block Wellington from participating in the Asian Champions League, FIFA remains opposed to the Phoenix playing in the O-League, effectively leaving the club in something of a no-man's land. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
An anniversary to remember Nov 17, 2008
Less than two months earlier, the beleaguered Wallabies - their coach Daryl Haberecht taken to hospital after a heart attack in Wanganui and the Bledisloe Cup lost after Test defeats in Wellington and Christchurch - had displayed heroic spirit by winning the Eden Park Test in Auckland, 30-16, through Greg Cornelsen's four-try phenomenon. Perhaps New Zealand minds were not focused on Munster. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waratahs delighted with Super 14 draw Nov 17, 2008
The Waratahs kick off 2009 with a tough match-up against last season's semi-finalists the Hurricanes in Wellington before returning home for clashes with the Chiefs, Highlanders and Reds, all of who finished well short of a top-four berth last season. NSW then travel to Canberra to tackle the Brumbies before spending four of the next five weeks at home, starting with a blockbuster grand final re-match against the Crusaders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NZ Phoenix reject calls to quit A-League Nov 17, 2008
Wellington Phoenix is focused on remaining in the A-League, despite calls for the New Zealand outfit to be dropped by 2011, chief executive Tony Pignata said. Asian Football Confederation chief Mohammed Bin Hammam said on Sunday the time would come for the A-League to become a purely an Australian competition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* NZ government to include Maori Party in Cabinet Nov 17, 2008
AP, WELLINGTON Monday, Nov 17, 2008, Page 5. The party representing New Zealands indigenous Maori people will get its first Cabinet posts under a multiparty deal New Zealand prime minister-elect John Key signed yesterday to form a center-right minority government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Weepu to lead the All Blacks Nov 17, 2008
There are also two more potential newcomers on the bench in Hawkes Bay hooker Hikawera Elliott and Wellington back Alby Mathewson. This match celebrates the 30th anniversary of one of rugby union's greatest shock results. (iAfrica.com)
Super 14 draw announced Nov 17, 2008
30 Hurricanes v Waratahs, Wellington , 19 ... Friday, February 20: Hurricanes v Highlanders, Wellington , 19 ... Friday, March 20: Hurricanes v Bulls, Wellington , 19. (iAfrica.com)
Aust dollar opens weaker as US sales tank Nov 17, 2008
"That prompted fears that sluggish household consumption would make a US recession major and more prolonged," Bank of New Zealand currency strategist Danica Hampton said from Wellington. The dire US retail sales news contaminated US equities, with Wall Street's S&P 500 index falling 4. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
New Zealand PM-elect announces cabinet line-up Nov 17, 2008
WELLINGTON, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister-elect John Key on Monday announced a 20-strong cabinet and three other ministerial positions after he cut deals Sunday that secured a strong majority for his National party-led government. The list includes first-time ministers Simon Power (justice), Anne Tolley (education) and Chris Finlayson (treaty negotiations). (Xinhuanet, China)
