Visiting writers angry at detention by NZ authorities May 19, 2009
Pakistan writer Mohammed Hanif and Nigerian writer Uwem Akpan were both held up at Auckland Airport last week ... Tsiolkas won 10,000 ($20,200) for his win in Auckland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sizzling summer fares, from $49 May 19, 2009
Take off to destinations like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and more, and you'll be able to touch down in the exotic South Pacific (Cook Islands, Samoa, or Tonga) or in Auckland, New Zealand at no additional charge ... The catch: Its winter on the southern side of the globe plan your trip carefully, as destinations like Auckland can be downright frigid. (MSNBC -- Travel)
NRL power rankings May 15, 2009
They are 1-3 away and have to travel to Auckland to play the Warriors this week. 11 SOUTH SYDNEY (10) 4-4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
We preview Friday's Super 14 action May 15, 2009
Blues v Crusaders (Eden Park, Auckland - 19 ... "Back then ['98] I was a player and we won the title in the final against the Blues after being written off by everyone. "We're in the top four for the first time since the start of the season and now we have another big challenge in the form of the Blues in Auckland on Saturday ... The Auckland-based side has won eight of its 15 matches with the seven-time champions, with the two teams having shared the outcomes of the finals played at Eden Park... (iAfrica.com)
Leonard boost for Chiefs May 12, 2009
A number of players were substituted for injury reasons, but none have proved serious ahead of Saturday's must-win match against the Blues in Auckland. Locks Brad Thorn (hamstring) and Isaac Ross (bruised thigh), flank Kieran Read (bruised thigh), scrumhalf Andy Ellis (bruised hand) and inside centre Ryan Crotty (bruised thigh) are all expected to be available. (iAfrica.com)
MPs' expenses claims 2007-8 May 12, 2009
MPs' expenses in detail. The table below sets out the full range of MPs' expenses. (BBC News -- UK)
S14 down to the wire May 7, 2009
2008: Brumbies v Blues 16-11 Auckland 2007: Brumbies v Blues 15-17 Canberra 2006: Brumbies v Blues 15-26 Auckland 2005: Brumbies v Blues 0-17 Auckland 2004: Brumbies v Blues 44-27 Canberra. iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Fears of Swine Flu Prompt Pork Import Bans (2) May 3, 2009
New Zealand health officials started screening passengers arriving at Auckland International Airport from the United States and other parts of North America. Bolivia said it would start on Monday to screen passengers coming from Mexico and the United States and isolate any found to be infected. (Agri-View, WI)
We're lucky to have Locky May 3, 2009
They've flown to Melbourne last week, and then I'm assuming back to Auckland; back to Sydney, then a bus to Wollongong this weekend. If they stayed in Australia for the week to prepare for this match then they've kept it a secret and might be ready to rock and roll. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notebook: Fox cautious about future scholarships May 3, 2009
The tryout camp opens on June 19 and the tournament will be held July 2-12 in Auckland, New Zealand. "Trey's been great," Fox said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sydney at No.10 - imagine where it would be if we tried May 2, 2009
Ahead of Sydney were Vienna, Zurich, Geneva, Vancouver, Auckland, Duesseldorf, Munich, Frankfurt and Bern, some of which are universally considered the urban equivalents of slashed wrists. If your idea of quality of living means a somewhat faster-paced existence (read nightclubs, fleshpots and all-night drinking dens), you would need to go to the bottom third of the Mercer top 50 to find Dublin, Paris, Tokyo, London and New York. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Take-off error: disaster averted May 1, 2009
The Emirates accident mirrors an incident involving a Singapore Airlines 747 in Auckland in 2003. Then, the aircraft scraped its tail along the runway after a pilot mistakenly entered an aircraft weight figure 100 tonnes lighter than that of the aircraft. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* S Korea probes suspected swine flu cases Apr 30, 2009
we need to assume that this is swine flu, said Julia Peters, of the regional public health service in Auckland. In Seoul, the health ministry said yesterday it was investigating five suspected swine flu infections in addition to a probable case announced on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
CDC: U.S. deaths 'likely' in flu outbreak Apr 29, 2009
Fonti Kar, left, talks with an Auckland health official after she showed signs of swine flu upon her return from Spain at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand on Wedensday. Health officials screened flights that returned from overseas after it was confirmed that some New Zealanders had returned from Mexico contracted swine flu. (USA Today)
Asia suspected swine flu cases rise Apr 29, 2009
"Because of their travel history... we need to assume that this is swine flu," said Julia Peters of the regional public health service in the capital Auckland. All 14 people have contracted influenza A -- the virus that causes swine flu. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Asia tightens controls against swine flu threat Apr 29, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Officials said they were investigating a total of 43 possible cases and were still trying to trace 18 people who arrived on the same flight from Los Angeles as the main group of school children. In neighbouring Australia, health authorities said they were investigating 70 possible cases and health officials were put on high alert. Health Minister Nicola Roxon said clinical staff had been stationed at all international airports, while airlines... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Swine-Flu Spreads to Asia Pacific; Malaysia Wants Mexico to Close Borders Apr 29, 2009
New Zealand confirmed 14 cases of swine flu in Auckland, its biggest city, up from 11 yesterday ... A further five cases are suspected, said Julia Peters, Aucklands regional public health team leader. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Bangalore best Indian city but lags behind globally Apr 29, 2009
Vancouver in Canada and Auckland in New Zealand share the fourth position. Top rankers in the Asian region are Hong Kong at eight and Tokyo at 12. (India Times)
Yen Rises to Six-Week High Versus Euro on Swine Flu, Concern at U.S. Banks Apr 28, 2009
What will be important is how the bank talks about the long-end of the curve, said Alex Sinton, a senior currency dealer at ANZ National Bank Ltd. in Auckland. They are likely to make comments about keeping rates lower for longer. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Zealand confirms 11 swine flu cases Apr 28, 2009
Students Anna Rooney, left, Ryan Smyth and Damien Chin, right, wear masks after showing flu like symptoms on their arrival from the United States at Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday. SWINE FLU. (USA Today -- News)
Sick passengers escorted from Qantas plane Apr 28, 2009
Five passengers - two from a Qantas flight via Auckland and the others on a direct flight from Los Angeles - were assessed by health officials in Melbourne this morning. One passenger in Sydney, four in Perth and five in Brisbane were also escorted from Qantas flights after identifying themselves as at risk of the virus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Your say Do you think Sydney's food and wine are over-rated? Apr 28, 2009
On a recent trip to Auckland, I found restaurants to be help and knowledgeable on what they were serving and even accommodating. I have recently been diagnosed with wheat allergies and found restaurants in Auckland (and other Australian cities) to be very helpful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Teammates text messages alert Tavana to Player of Week honors Apr 16, 2009
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, and spending his early years in Saipipi, Western Samoa, Tavana made the Hawai i all-state volleyball team as a Raider senior, and played on some select age-group volleyball teams as well before he moved to Provo. He considers Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Henry B. Eyring the most famous person he s ever met, and it is Eyring who selects mission destinations for all of the LDS faithful young people, Tavana explained. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
S14 Preview Round 10 Apr 16, 2009
The weekend's action get underway on Friday when the sixth-placed Blues, also just a win outside the top four, host the seventh-placed Highlanders in Auckland ... Blues v Highlanders(Eden Park, Auckland - 19 ... Highlanders centre Jason Shoemark, a former Blues man who now enjoys life on the South Island, spoke not only of the significance of the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy, but also the challenge of playing in Auckland. (iAfrica.com)
Blackie will 'show up' Apr 16, 2009
Blackie earned 56 caps for the Highlanders before moving to Japan to ply his trade with Kobe Steel for two seasons, but now back in Auckland where he grew up he is eagerly looking forward to taking on his old teammates ... Date: Friday, April 17Venue: Eden Park, AucklandKick-off: 19. (iAfrica.com)
Ever so cheap, but the queues are nasty Apr 15, 2009
She was nervous about making it in time for her Qantas flight to Auckland and groaned at the thought of more staff cuts. "I was thinking as I walked along here, wouldn't it be possible to put on more people?" she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Swifts' winning streak broken Apr 13, 2009
In yesterday's other game, the Mystics had their first win of the season with a 54-50 win over the Pulse in Auckland. Round two finishes today when the Tactix host the West Coast Fever in Christchurch and the Queensland Firebirds meet the Melbourne Vixens in Brisbane. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Thunderbirds enjoy drought-breaking win Apr 12, 2009
In Sunday's other game, the Mystics scored their first win of the season with a 54-50 win over the Pulse in Auckland. The winless Pulse outscored the Mystics in the middle two quarters, but couldn't shut down shooter Cathrine Latu, who shot 35 out of 39. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Match report: Lions feel the Blues Apr 11, 2009
The Blues got their Super 14 campaign back on track with an impressive 36-12 win over a listless Lions team in Auckland on Friday, outscoring the visitors by six tries to two. Wing Rudi Wulf, playing in his first game of the season after fracturing his hand in the pre-season, scored two of his team's tries in a game totally dominated by the home team. (iAfrica.com)
Exclusive column: BJ Botha on the Lions Apr 11, 2009
Blues vs Lions: Even though the Lions have showed how they can perform abroad against the Chiefs it will take another special performance and a lot more to win against the Blues in Auckland. If the Lions are to have a chance they will have to play the same attacking rugby they played against the Chiefs and have to score tries because we know if the ball gets into the hands of any of the Blues outside backs they can score from anywhere. (iAfrica.com)
Court convicts woman for abandoning baby Apr 10, 2009
Karolaine Maika, a 29-year-old seasonal worker, gave birth without anyone noticing in the bathroom of a Pacific Blue flight from her home country to Auckland, New Zealand, on March 19. Cleaners found the baby girl still alive after the flight landed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Running with Lions Apr 9, 2009
The Lions, who allowed the Chiefs to claw themselves back to a win in Hamilton last week, face the Blues in Auckland on Friday while an interesting contest is on the cards between the Western Force and the Hurricanes in Perth ... Blues vs Lions (Eden Park, Auckland - 19 ... " Recent results: 2008: Blues 55-10 Lions, Johannesburg 2007: Blues 41-14 Lions, Auckland 2006: Blues 33-34 Lions, Johannesburg 2005: Blues 23-6 Lions, Albany iafrica.com Prediction: The Blues have shown that they can score... (iAfrica.com)
Fact Bites for Visitors to New Zeal... Apr 7, 2009
Rental vehicles can be collected at point of arrival, most frequently Auckland International Airport in the North Island, which receives flights daily from all points of the compass. New Zealanders drive on the left. (Suite101.com)
Visit Rotorua Thermal Wonderland of... Apr 3, 2009
A 25-minute flight from Auckland, Rotorua is at the centre of New Zealand s geothermal activity. Visitors to the city frequently comment on the sulphurous scent that pervades the air. (Suite101.com)
De Villiers promises more Apr 3, 2009
The under-performing Stormers, one of the pre-season favourites, are currently 10th on the competition table with just two wins in six starts while the Waratahs are fresh from their historic first-ever win over the Blues in Auckland last week, a result that saw them move into second place on the standings. With a host of world class players in the team like Springboks Conrad Jantjes, De Villiers, and chalk Burger, not to forget the likes of Fijian Sireli Naqelevuki, Peter Grant, Andries Bekker... (iAfrica.com)
Which ELVs will stay Apr 2, 2009
At a meeting in London on Monday and Tuesday with lots of administrators, including referee administrators, coaches and a referee, recommendations were made for changes to the Laws of the Game in the wake of extensive testing of experimental law variations since the first impetus to change in Auckland in 2004. The next step is a discussion at a meeting of the IRB's council in May when a decision will be made about the acceptance of ELVs into the Laws of the Game. (iAfrica.com)
Auckland, New Zealand, air/hotel, from $1,605 Apr 1, 2009
Why it's a deal: It's certainly possible to book this package independently for less money, especially with airfare rates going down all the time (a recent Kayak search found a $677 round-trip flight between L.A. and Auckland in mid-April on Air New Zealand) ... The 79-room hotel is located in central Auckland, near the shops and restaurants along Queen Street ... For more ideas on what to do, visit Auckland's. (MSNBC -- Travel)
S14 Team of the Week Apr 1, 2009
7 - Phil Waugh (Waratahs): Another position where we debated long and hard, but Waugh's breakdown dominance in Auckland was the key to a historic win. 6 - Adam Thomson (Highlanders): He is the form flank in New Zealand at present, if not the entire competition. (iAfrica.com)
Crunch time for the Brumbies Mar 30, 2009
Free State Cheetahs away; Cape Town Stormers home; Pretoria Bulls home; Wellington Hurricanes away; Queensland Reds away; Auckland Blues home; Waikato Chiefs away. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* World News Quick Take Mar 29, 2009
I thought I would be going to my grave without ever seeing them again, Abdul Jalil Patel, 58, told the newspaper, as his wife Amina, 55, and son Salman, 24, flew into Auckland airport on Friday. Patel emigrated to New Zealand in 1986, but his first immigration consultant misplaced his passport and failed to submit his residency application, making him an illegal alien. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
George Soros: Britain may have to... Mar 28, 2009
Peter H, Auckland has a worrying thought about the forced Euro entry. Don't discount how desparate Brown could become. (New York Post -- Business)
Still single girls? Meetsingle men in Newcastle Mar 27, 2009
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New Zealand's Economy Shrank 0.9% Last Quarter as Housing Market Unraveled Mar 27, 2009
is adopting a 35-hour week at its refrigerator plant in Auckland, enabling it to protect 60 jobs, it said this week. Household Spending. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
See Australia and New Zealand from $142 Mar 26, 2009
Try these hotels and air-inclusive packages for exciting city breaks to Sydney, Auckland, Melbourne and more from only $142 a night ... The city of Auckland offers visitors breathtaking scenery, pristine beaches, exceptional culinary experiences, great shopping, and electrifying nightlife ... Air New Zealand ensures a stylish visit when you book their 5-night stay at the four-star Rendezvous Hotel Auckland. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Police charge woman after secret in-flight birth Mar 26, 2009
Soon after the 29-year-old Samoan mother walked off a Pacific Blue flight from Samoa to Auckland last Thursday, cleaners found a newborn girl still alive amid bloodied paper towels in a toilet trash can ... She underwent surgery at an Auckland hospital last Thursday after the birth and was later reunited with her baby. (MSNBC -- International)
Warriors handling hype: Cleary Mar 26, 2009
Expectation is the buzzword around the Warriors right now after their sensational start to the season but coach Ivan Cleary believes his side has a handle on that ahead of Saturday night's clash with the Broncos in Auckland. And unbeaten pre-season followed by thrilling wins over Parramatta and Manly have the Warriors off to a flying start to their 2009 NRL campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waugh fit, Beale sick for Waratahs Mar 25, 2009
Captain Phil Waugh was cleared to play but Kurtley Beale failed to travel with the NSW Waratahs to Auckland on Wednesday due to a bout of tonsilitis. Beale, who has been relegated to the bench for Friday's Super 14 match against the Blues behind Daniel Halangahu, is expected to fly over on Thursday to join the squad. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Halangahu gets his chance as Beale is benched Mar 25, 2009
On the eve of their departure for Auckland, where they will play their most important game of the season so far - against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday night - Halangahu ran at five-eighth in the apparent run-on team ... NSW yesterday named the 24-man squad to travel to Auckland this morning, but Hickey said he would not settle upon a final 22-man line-up until tomorrow, after the captain's run at Eden Park. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
DeVere set to replace Hodges for Broncos Mar 23, 2009
" Prop Nick Kenny (hamstring) remains under a fitness cloud while fellow forward Lagi Setu (sternum) is expected to be cleared to travel to Auckland. ? 2009 Brought to you by Today in Breaking News Sport Story Tools Latest Breaking News Sport Video Latest Breaking News Sport Stories Readers' most viewed Top 5 Breaking News Sport articles Top 5 Breaking News Sport articles Top 5 Breaking News Sport articles Top 5 Breaking News Sport articles Videos Sydney Morning Herald Products ces Classifieds... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waugh, Palmer in doubt for Waratahs Mar 23, 2009
Another NSW Waratahs prop has gone down injured and captain Phil Waugh is unlikely to train before the eve of Friday's crucial Super 14 clash with the Blues in Auckland. Waugh's Achilles tendon strain will force the Waratahs to travel with an extra man when they depart for New Zealand on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Threat of 100% bonus tax raises f... Mar 21, 2009
David, Auckland, New Zealand. I that happens, there are people already saying that the banks as we know them will cease to exist. (New York Post -- Business)
Woman faces charges over baby in planes trash Mar 21, 2009
Gates-Bowey said late Thursday the woman had undergone surgery at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital and was later reunited with her baby ... The 30-year-old woman, believed to be a Samoan national, got off the aircraft at Auckland International airport early Thursday without flight attendants knowing she had given birth. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Baby Born, Maybe Abandoned, On Plane Mar 20, 2009
Pacific Blue airline said "a female guest gave birth on board our flight DJ94 from (the Samoan capital) Apia to Auckland this morning," but declined to give further details. The airline's Web site says pregnant women require medical clearance to fly if they have experienced complications or have passed 36 weeks of pregnancy. (Click2Houston, TX)
Down Under deal: Sydney for $1,000 Mar 19, 2009
Through Friday, March 20, Qantas Vacations offers land packages from $299 per person which include a five-night stay in centrally located 4-star hotels in Sydney at The Menzies; The Vibe Savoy in Melbourne; the Medina Executive in Brisbane; or the Sky City Hotel in Auckland. The $299 rate is valid on May 1-July 31 stays in Sydney; April 1-Sept. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Woman gives birth on plane, leaves baby Mar 19, 2009
The Pacific Blue airline said in a statement "a female guest gave birth on board our flight DJ94 from (the Samoan capital) Apia to Auckland this morning." ... News agency New Zealand Press Association quoted an unnamed Auckland Airport staffer saying it was not known if other passengers and crew on the Pacific Blue flight from Samoa noticed the woman was in labor. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Anger as Shell reduces renewables... Mar 18, 2009
Jim Talbot, Auckland, New Zealand. Shell should still offset its CO2 emissions by producing enough biochar. (New York Post -- Business)
Discover New Zealand from $798 round-trip Mar 17, 2009
Lock in these lowest promotional rates to Auckland via West Coast cities at Los Angeles or San Francisco even when factoring in the approximate $80 in extra taxes and fees, this is still one steal of a deal ... The dollars While fares from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Auckland are advertised from $798 round-trip, we were able to find even cheaper rates while conducting sample searches for dates in June ... The catchThe flight to Auckland clocks in at 12 hours from Los Angeles or San... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Federer eases through Mar 16, 2009
The fourth-ranked Russian blamed fatigue, saying early season success that included titles at Sydney and Auckland and a semifinal appearance in the Australian Open had taken a toll. In all, 15 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. (iAfrica.com)
In a league of their own: a new season for players and punters Mar 13, 2009
"The Sharks have been in awesome form with a very strong win over the Blues in Auckland last weekend, and it is hard to see the Reds upsetting them this week," Sullivan said. No napping on the Cats. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The full RWC 2011 schedule Mar 13, 2009
It will be the largest global sporting event in 2011 and will kick off in Auckland when the host Nation New Zealand plays Oceania rivals Tonga. The 48 tournament matches are scheduled across 13 venues in 13 cities: Auckland, North Shore, Whangarei, Hamilton, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Napier, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. (iAfrica.com)
Spend a Weekend on Waiheke Island, ... Mar 12, 2009
Situated off the coast of Auckland in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island is the perfect destination for a day trip or a romantic weekend getaway ... Despite its close proximity to Auckland, much of Waiheke Island remains uninhabited, with large areas dedicated to nature reserves, olive groves, and vineyards ... Waiheke Island is located just 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland. (Suite101.com)
Tough draw for Boks Mar 12, 2009
The Springboks will play their Rugby World Cup 2011 matches exclusively in Wellington and the Auckland area, following the announcement of the match schedule in New Zealand overnight. South Africa kick off their tournament against Wales at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Sunday, September 11, two days after hosts New Zealand open the tournament against Tonga at Eden Park in Auckland ... The top two teams from Pool D return to Wellington for the quarterfinals on the weekend of October 8/9... (iAfrica.com)
Another Cheetahs hiding Mar 12, 2009
2008: Blues 50-26 Cheetahs Bloemfontein 2007: Blues 26-8 Cheetahs Auckland 2006: Blues 34-33 Cheetahs Bloemfontein. iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Sharks know how to win Mar 11, 2009
"We do know how to win," he said after his team's strong second half performance in Auckland. "We won 12 games in a row in the Currie Cup and now four in Super 14, so I would say one of the qualities of this team is finding ways to win.". (iAfrica.com)
Beast boosts Sharks Mar 6, 2009
Sharks loosehead prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, will start his first game of the Super 14 season on Saturday when the Durban side take on the Blues in a Super 14 rugby match in Auckland ... Date: Saturday, March 7 Venue: Auckland Kick-off: 17. (iAfrica.com)
