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New Zealand Battens Down As Big Storm Approaches
New Zealand was bracing Thursday for a storm that meteorologists warned could be the worst for almost 50 years, with...
Stormers, Lions Battle For Super Rugby Supremacy In South Africa
The Western Stormers square off against the Golden Lions in a blockbuster South African derby while Crusaders prop...
NZ Rugby Likens Sonny Bill Flak To Homophobia
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams' religious objections to wearing a banking...
UN Chief Names German To Head UNDP
UN chief Antonio Guterres has named a German with extensive experience at the world organization, Achim Steiner, as the...
New Zealand Sprint Cyclists Dream of Olympic Glory After World Gold
New Zealand's team sprint trio allowed themselves to dream of an elusive Olympic gold medal after they underlined their...
No-Logo Deal For All Black Star Sonny Bill After Jersey Protest
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams was given permission Wednesday to wear a special Auckland Blues jersey with no bank...
Lions’ Tour Opener A Gatland Family Affair
The opening clash of the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour will be a family affair for coach Warren Gatland...
N.Zealand PM Queries Sonny Bill Logo Cover-Up
New Zealand's prime minister on Monday criticised All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams' decision to block out a...
Satirist Beloved In Australia and New Zealand Dies
One of Australia's most renowned satirists, John Clarke, has died. The New Zealand-born comedian and writer was famous...
‘Don’t Blame Us’, New Zealand Rugby Boss Tells Australia
New Zealand is not to blame for the problems that are forcing Australia to axe one of its five Super Rugby teams, New...
Super Rugby To Be Cut To 15 Teams
Two South African teams and one from Australia will be axed from the 2018 Super Rugby competition, governing body...
Stormers End Chiefs Winning Start, Sunwolves Break Through
South Africa's Western Stormers joined Canterbury Crusaders as the only undefeated teams in this season's Super Rugby...
Sweet Success For Stormers Over Chiefs
Western Stormers of South Africa put one of their darkest Super Rugby days behind them by beating Waikato Chiefs of New...
Sharks Edge Jaguares In Error-Filled Clash
Coastal Sharks of South Africa ground out an 18-13 victory over the Jaguares of Argentina Saturday in an error-strewn...
Honours Even In N. Zealand-S. Korea Davis Cup Tie
There were mixed fortunes for South Korea's young guns as they finished the opening day of a Davis Cup Asia/Oceania...
New Zealand PM Grilled After Spaghetti Pizza Outrage
New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English defended his love of pizza topped with tinned spaghetti and pineapple on Friday...
Ghana Must Win At Commonwealth Games, Not Just Participate
The Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, has tasked the Ghana Olympic Committee to get the nation to win medals in next...
New Zealand Floods Force Evacuations After Tropical Storm Debbie
The entire town of Edgecumbe on New Zealand's North Island has been evacuated, after severe flooding. About 600 homes...
Australia Warns of Anzac Day Terror Threat In Turkey
Many Australians and New Zealanders visit Turkey to mark Anzac Day The Australian government has warned that terrorists...