A Place So Beautifully Sad, It Makes Me Want To Paint Nov 17, 2009
Denis Dutton, a New Zealand professor of the philosophy of art, that the earliest humans got pleasure from making aesthetically beautiful tools and that this "art instinct" is an essential component of human evolution. I met my two fellow Artbreakers. (Slate)
Sweden returns 22 skulls to delegates from Hawaii Nov 16, 2009
On Wednesday, Sweden will return to New Zealand a near-complete skeleton, a skull and three skeleton parts all believed to have been from the indigenous Maori population. A similar ceremony involving representatives from the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, is planned ... On Wednesd 00004000 ay, Sweden will return to New Zealand a near-complete skeleton, a skull and three skeleton parts all believed to have been from the indigenous Maori population. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Keith Urban's Rough Ride to Country Fame Nov 16, 2009
Country music is a uniquely American art form, so it might seem a bit peculiar that one of country's biggest stars was born in New Zealand and reared in Australia. His musical education started early. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Crocs happy after NBL road trip Nov 15, 2009
November 15, 2009 - 5:59PM. The Townsville Crocodiles are sick of the sight of each other, but their NBL finals hopes are healthy after they ended a huge road trip by beating the Melbourne Tigers 98-91. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leave Fiji alone: Bainimarama tells NZ Nov 15, 2009
Fiji's self-appointed prime minister says New Zealand's deputy high commissioner was expelled from the Pacific nation as a message to "leave us alone" ... Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama said New Zealand had to "stop this bullying" ... Deputy High Commissioner Todd Cleaver was kicked out of Fiji earlier this month because he was a representative of New Zealand, Cmdr Bainimarama said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Overseas Briefing Nov 15, 2009
Stranger still are the crazy people of New Zealand who willingly refer to themselves as kiwis. They dont even know what a smore is, which is rather horrifying when you consider how often my kiwi mates go tramping. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Raghu Krishnan:Turn defeat to victory Nov 15, 2009
Just the other day, Pakistan almost pulled off an improbable win against New Zealand when the last wicket added over a hundred runs. In the series against Australia, Team Indias last two batsmen kept surrendering their wickets without even a semblance of a fight. (India Times)
I don't even move when Sachin is batting: Anjali Nov 14, 2009
We had got engaged a year before that in 1994 and that was in New Zealand. TOI: Do you believe in destiny. (India Times, India)
Friday The 13th Phobia? You're Not Alone Nov 14, 2009
A huge iceberg -- twice the length of the Titanic -- is on its way to New Zealand from Antarctica. Nov. 13, 2009: Three Houston-area residents are arrested, accused of producing and distributing counterfeit DVDs. (Click2Houston, TX)
One man's castle is another's home away from home Nov 14, 2009
They divide their time between New Zealand and Australia, have had a side trip to Tahiti and have possible stays in Singapore and France on the horizon. The couple are house-sitters, looking after people's homes - and pets - while the owners are away. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NZ teen excites Hawks Nov 14, 2009
HAWTHORN has signed a New Zealand teenager to a scholarship program as part of its drive to find more AFL recruits across the Tasman. The Hawks Australia New Zealand program, or HANZ-UP ... We're delighted he's accepted a scholarship with us and the level of publicity this will bring in New Zealand will hopefully attract others to at least trial the sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sinking feeling Nov 14, 2009
The Ashika is a very sad, very recent, very visual example of things going wrong in Pacific waters,'' says Barry Young, an expert mariner with the New Zealand Maritime School ... The result is a fleet of 1800 Pacific passenger and cargo boats with what Australian and New Zealand mariners judge ''very average'' standards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
China's End Run Around the U.S. Nov 13, 2009
In October, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang traveled Down Under to mend relations with commodity-rich Australia and discuss a new free-trade deal with New Zealand ... The Obama visit, meanwhile, may yield some movement on a U.S. pact with New Zealand and Chile. (BusinessWeek)
* Chunghwa Telecom, Vodafone join hands Nov 13, 2009
Starting next month, the nations top telecom operator will provide a discount of about 30 percent to international roaming services for its mobile subscribers and those of Vodafone when they travel to 17 countries in Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand, the two firms announced in Taipei. The pact makes Chunghwa Telecom Vodafones eighth partner in Asia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Robson gets first taste of Asian Cup action Nov 13, 2009
There are no Group A games, with table toppers Bahrain facing New Zealand in Wellington for a place in the World Cup on the same day. Only the top two in each group qualify for the Finals in January 2011 with hosts Qatar as well as Iraq, Saudi Arabia and South Korea, the top three in the 2007 tournament, into the Finals automatically. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Nov 13, 2009
Shore has already conducted renditions in New Zealand, for the Return of the King premiere in December, and in his native Canada. "We're always on the prowl for new and interesting projects," said Dan Hart, symphony president and executive director. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
O'Neill applauds as Melbourne lands the 15th team Nov 13, 2009
The panel, comprising of former All Blacks World Cup-winning captain David Kirk and retired New Zealand High Court judge Barry Paterson, decided that Melbourne should receive the licence ahead of the Southern Kings from Port Elizabeth in South Africa for the expanded tournament, which begins in 2011. The panel ruled that although the Southern Kings were more advanced in ''business and financial planning'', Melbourne was the more alluring bid because of ''the benefits of geographical location and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Women's Basketball Opens Season at Saint Mary's then heads to No. 18 Cal Nov 13, 2009
Rigter is from New Zealand, Smith is from the U.S. and Vella is from Australia. Also, all three players are brunettes. (Isubengals.com)
APEC's role to become more important post-crisis, says PM Lee Nov 13, 2009
We know that economies have to build up their long-term capabilities and upgrade the skills of their workforce because that's the only sustainable way to keep growing, keep improving standards of living, not only for a small elite but for a broad segment of population in all our countries," he said. One initiative that can help is to build on the idea of a free trade area of the Asia Pacific, and Mr Lee believes economies can work towards this vision by pushing ahead with the Trans-Pacific... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Shut the door on Kiwi migrants: Labor MP Nov 12, 2009
Labor MP says Australia must cut off New Zealand migration to prevent an 'environmental disaster. Australia should shut the door to thousands of New Zealanders to help stabilise the nation's population at 26 million by 2050, federal Labor backbencher Kelvin Thomson says ... Migration from New Zealand is uncapped and the number of Kiwis permanently settling has jumped from 16,400 in 2002-03 to 47,800 last financial year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* World News Quick Take Nov 12, 2009
NEW ZEALAND Kiwis wont offer asylum. New Zealand does not want to offer a new home to 78 Sri Lankan asylum seekers involved in a stand-off with Australian authorities, the government said on Tuesday ... Were wary of rewarding actions that seek to jump the queue for entry to New Zealand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New Zealand, air/6 nights, from $1,499 Nov 11, 2009
Breathtaking and unique, New Zealand is the perfect travel destination ... The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on Air New Zealand to Auckland (returning from Christchurch), three nights at the , three nights at , breakfast daily, a flight between the two cities on Air New Zealand, hotel taxes, and fuel surcharges, from $1,499plus about $99 in airport taxes ... Why it's a deal: We priced this multicity itinerary (L.A. to Auckland, Auckland to Christchurch, Christchurch to L.A.) on Kayak for... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
There's also the Kiwiburger, which the McOz was based on, which has an iconic song and ad to go with it, well in New Zealand anyway. http://en. (Harper's Magazine)
Treat yourself with zero percent on your credit card Nov 11, 2009
Air New Zealand Airpoints, Velocity Rewards or Qantas Frequent Flyer, Travel, Merchandise, Cashback ... Qantas Frequent Flyer, Velocity Rewards (for Virgin Blue), Air New Zealand Airpoints transfers ... Qantas Frequent Flyer, Velocity Rewards (for Virgin Blue), Air New Zealand Airpoints transfers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Travel smart Nov 11, 2009
As a family, their most memorable holidays include a trip to Bangkok and Koh Samet, Thailand, New Zealand, and a cruise from Singapore to Phuket and Langkawi. Before embarking on long journeys, Pushpa, 41, and her husband try to tire the children out at the playground. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Asia stocks up; China data supportive Nov 11, 2009
"The USD correction, when it happens, is likely to be particularly vicious versus the Australian dollar (AUD), New Zealand dollar (NZD), Canadian dollar (CAD), South African rand (ZAR), and Brazilian real (BRL) given market positioning and valuations," Standard Chartered strategists said in a note. The ICE Futures US dollar index, a measure of its value against six other major currencies, slipped 0. (India Times)
APEC warned of critical labour shortages Nov 10, 2009
APEC's members are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lingam case: Key witness produced Nov 10, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Rakyat Members of Parliament produced a witness at the Parliament lobby whom they said can testify that lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam had indeed paid for former Chief Justice Tun Eusoff Chins trip to New Zealand in the 1990s ... Among others, she said that she had assisted Lingam in booking and paying for Lingam, Eusoff and their families air tickets to New Zealand in 1994 on her boss instructions ... KUALA LUMPUR: A former secretary of Datuk V.K. Lingam said that the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chamois and Isard in French Alps an... Nov 10, 2009
This is the subspecies that was introduced into New Zealand in 1907 (as a gift from the Austrian Emperor, Franz Joseph). Pyrenean Chamois or Isard. (Suite101.com)
Aava sells stake to London co Nov 10, 2009
The company will export these value-added products in New Zealand and the European markets. Read business stories in. (India Times)
* Sport Briefs Nov 10, 2009
New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter was facing a disciplinary hearing yesterday after being cited for a high tackle on Wales replacement scrumhalf Martin Roberts late in Saturdays Cardiff international ... If Carter gets suspended he could miss one or more of New Zealands remaining tour games against Italy, England and France. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dollar near 15-month low against basket of currencies Nov 10, 2009
The New Zealand dollar, which jumped more than 2 percent on Monday, inched back slightly to $0. 7408. (India Times)
Nazri: It is not a crime to lobby for the appointment of judges Nov 10, 2009
However, on the New Zealand holiday that Lingam and former Chief Justice Tun Eusoff Chin were alleged to have taken together, Nazri said the commission had sufficient cause to investigate. The commission had rejected the explanation of both parties that the holiday trip was a coincidence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Rupee at 2-week peak Nov 9, 2009
The US dollar fell on Monday while the New Zealand dollar led other commodity-linked currencies sharply higher after dairy giant Fonterra lifted its forecast payout to farmer shareholders by almost 20 per cent.. The dollar index, a gauge of the US unit's performance versus six majors, was down 0. (India Times)
AXA shares soar 30% Nov 9, 2009
Until that time happens we won't be," he said. The sum of parts valuation range for AXA Asia Pacific shares is between $4.80 and $5.76. Mr Allert also revealed there had been a limited approach by both AMP and AXA SA over recent weeks with a formal offer put to the board early Saturday. AMP said in a separate statement the proposal would value the Australian and New Zealand assets of AXA Asia Pacific at around $4 billion, based on AMP's closing share prices on Thursday. 'Looks a bit... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oil jumps on hurricane fears Nov 9, 2009
Analysts said the falling US dollar versus other commodity-linked currencies, led by the New Zealand dollar, also lent support to oil and commodities such as soy and crude palm oil, while gold jumped to another record on safe-haven buying. Fast-moving Hurricane Ida led oil companies to begin evacuating workers on Sunday and prompted the nation's only offshore oil port to stop taking foreign crude from tankers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Orica unveils growing profits, tips growth in 2010 Nov 9, 2009
The general chemicals business suffered significant volume declines due to the continued slowdown in the automotive and manufacturing sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Its newly named DuluxGroup, which manufactures and supplies paints and other goods, achieved record sales with EBIT up five per cent to $129 million, the company said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Great Whites May Mate at the 'Shark Cafe'Great white sharks have their own hang out in the Pacific Ocean, scientists say. Nov 8, 2009
The group reckon that great white sharks originated around Australia and New Zealand and formed a separate group on the other side of the Pacific around 200,000 years ago, during the late Pleistocene epoch. 1. (ABC News)
Peter Chianca: Im leaving on a jetpack Nov 8, 2009
Developed by Martin in his native New Zealand, this jetpack is apparently capable of reaching heights of up to 8,000 feet, which should be plenty high enough to elude the invading Orc armies. Martin is looking for test pilots for his device, presumably highly trained flight professionals with nerves of steel. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Infosys offers multi-function human resource solutions Nov 7, 2009
The global software major has teamed with Oracle to promote the offering in Australia and New Zealand and extend it to Asia, Europe and the Americas. Oracle vice-president Tibor Beles said the combination of Oracle's platform and Infosys' IT and HR capabilities can help global organisations achieve HR process transformation and cost reduction using a "pay-as-you-go" variable pricing model. (India Times)
Firepower boss surrenders passport Nov 6, 2009
It was run and owned by Mr Johnston, a former New Zealand businessman. Mr Johnston has been named as a defendant in Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) proceedings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Somnus-Neu: Grier Govorko's Multimedia Bed Nov 6, 2009
In this age of multitasking, it seemed a little retrograde to New Zealand -- based designer Grier Govorko that a bed should be just a place to sleep. Govorko, who is best known for his concert sets for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, wondered whether a bed could be as productive as a home office or offer a multimedia experience to rival a home theater. (FastCompany)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Its time for a 1Tourism policy Nov 6, 2009
The other countries listed are El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname, and the United States. This is a collection of destinations and experiences that we rate as the stuff people really should consider for next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New Zealand: From 'Lord of the Rings' to Zorbing Nov 5, 2009
As I tumbled down the mountainside in a gigantic beach ball filled with water, feeling somewhat like I was in a washing machine, it occurred to me that there had to be a better way to experience New Zealand ... Centuries before white settlers came and called the country New Zealand, the Maori arrived in canoes at Aotearoa (Ay-oh-teh-RO'-ah, meaning "Land of the Long White Cloud"), most likely from Polynesia ... New Zealanders consider this the birthplace of their country, as it was here that... (Fox News)
Military ruler will simply thumb his nose at us Nov 5, 2009
Will the sanctions imposed by Australia and New Zealand succeed in bringing Fiji's military dictator to heel ... Australia and New Zealand cut off aid to Fiji when Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka seized power in a coup ... This all stems from Australian and New Zealand's meddling in Fijian Politics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
* Australia, New Zealand send Fiji envoys home Nov 5, 2009
Australia, New Zealand send Fiji envoys home ... Australia and New Zealand kicked out Fijis top envoys yesterday in retaliation for a similar move by the Pacific countrys military regime, abruptly raising regional tensions ... This excuse is neither warranted, reasonable nor justified, and regrettably it takes Fijis relationship with Australia, Fijis relationship with New Zealand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bush lays into the left at Americas summit but agrees concessions Nov 5, 2009
Cases reach US and New Zealand as World Health Organisation says swine flu virus has 'pandemic potential. 15 Apr 2009. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Narayanan heads Satyam's Japan biz Nov 5, 2009
His appointment comes just days after the company roped in Bobby Gupta as head-sales and new business development, in Australia and New Zealand. In keeping with our aggressive plans for the Asia Pacific region, Mahindra Satyam is strengthening business by growing sales and accelerating momentum thus achieving a dominant presence in this region, Mahindra Satyam head of Asia Pacific, Rohit Gandhi, who is based out of Singapore, said. (India Times)
Army detains academic as Rudd warns against coup culture Nov 5, 2009
The latest row has erupted out of anger in Fiji over attempts by Australia and New Zealand to dissuade Sri Lankan judges from taking up appointments in Fiji, and a Fijian view that New Zealand was slow to provide hospital treatment for the sick child of a Fijian judge ... Will the sanctions imposed by Australia and New Zealand succeed in. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
U.S. Official Deplores Fiji's Expulsion of Australia, New Zealand Envoys Nov 5, 2009
U.S. Deplores Fijis Expulsion of Australia, New Zealand Envoys - Bloomberg ... U.S. Deplores Fijis Expulsion of Australia, New Zealand Envoys ... Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. said it deplores Fijis expulsion of Australian and New Zealand diplomats and urged the military-led government to restore freedom of speech in the Pacific island nation. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Australia and NZ expel Fijians Nov 5, 2009
Australia and New Zealand have expelled Fiji's top envoys ... Australia and New Zealand have long-standing travel bans on all senior members of the Fiji government, which came to power in a 2006 coup ... "This excuse is neither warranted, reasonable nor justified and regrettably it takes Fiji's relationship with Australia, Fiji's relationship with New Zealand... the Pacific Islands Forum and... the international community backwards," Smith told reporters in Perth. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries Nov 5, 2009
The 110-day journey is a port collector's dream that includes 10 overnight calls, visits to an impressive collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and three maiden ports of call -- Alofi, Niue; Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand; and Koror, Palau ... Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Surviving in Hostel Territory Nov 5, 2009
Ohio-based personal chef Beth Mansfield wondered that herself last year during a five-week New Zealand trip that she was able to afford by staying in hostels ... In one surprise I met a group of 60 to 80 year olds who were biking around New Zealand - not the flat part - doing 50 to 70 miles a day. (Fox News)
Fiji's Top Envoys Expelled From Australia, New Zealand as Row Escalates Nov 4, 2009
Australia, New Zealand Expel Fijis Top Envoys as Row Escalates - Bloomberg ... Australia, New Zealand Expel Fijis Top Envoys as Row Escalates ... Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Australia and New Zealand expelled Fijis top envoys, escalating a row with the Pacific island nation after its military-led government ordered their most senior diplomats to leave. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Angry Fiji expels high commissioners Nov 4, 2009
THE Australian Government was trying to work out how to respond last night after Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister expelled the high commissioners of Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand indicated that it would retaliate by expelling Fiji's representative in Wellington, and it appeared likely that Australia would follow suit ... Commodore Frank Bainimarama said yesterday that he had told his Ministry of Foreign Affairs to tell the Australian and New Zealand Government to recall their heads... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Australia to outpace world in air traffic growth Nov 4, 2009
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus says Australia and New Zealand are expected to outpace the rest of the developed world in terms of passenger growth ... And Mr Leahy expects this surge in demand to help push Airbuss share of aircraft flying for Australian and New Zealand carriers from its current 24 per cent to somewhere near 50 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New Zealand expel Fiji diplomats Nov 4, 2009
New Zealand expels Fiji diplomat_English_Xinhua. New Zealand expels Fiji diplomat ... WELLINGTON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand on Wednesday declared Fiji's Acting Head of Mission in Wellington Persona Non Grata and asked him to leave New Zealand. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fiji expels Australia's top diplomat Nov 4, 2009
AUSTRALIA is expected to formally expel a senior Fijian envoy today after Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister ordered the high commissioners of Australia and New Zealand out of his country. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said yesterday that he had told his Foreign Affairs Ministry to tell the Australian and New Zealand governments to recall their heads of missions within 24 hours ... "I have also informed them that our high commissioner in Australia is to be recalled with immediate effect,''... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pacific diplomatic showdown deepens Nov 4, 2009
SUVA, Fiji New Zealand and Australia expelled Fiji's top diplomats Wednesday after the military-ruled nation threw out their emissaries, and the Australian leader vowed to stay tough on Fiji to prevent a coup culture from spreading. It was the latest sniping among the three nations since Australia and New Zealand took the lead internationally in condemning armed forces commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama's 2006 coup, and in efforts to force him to restore democracy ... International pressure... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fiji expels NZ, Australia envoys Nov 3, 2009
Fiji has ordered the envoys of New Zealand and Australia, its two biggest neighbours, to leave within 24 hours ... "I have told the minister of foreign affairs to issue communications to the Australian and New Zealand governments that their respective heads of missions are to be recalled within 24 hours," Mr Bainimarama said in a televised address ... Both Australia and New Zealand already have travel bans in place against senior officials in the military-run government in Fiji. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Fiji expels Australian, New Zealand diplomats Nov 3, 2009
SUVA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia and New Zealand heads of mission in Fiji were given 24 hours to leave the Pacific island country ... "I wish to declare that my government fully supports the Chief Justice. We will always ensure that his independence and that of his judges remains unassailable. "It is for these reasons that I have told the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue communications to the Australian and New Zealand governments that their respective heads of missions are to be recalled... (Xinhuanet, China)
* Travel fair closes on a positive note Nov 3, 2009
Working in cooperation with EVA Airways Corp (a), the company offered four direct charter flights with a total seat capacity of 800 for travel to New Zealand in January and February. The direct 11-hour flight saves consumers from transiting via a third destination, the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SA cracks top 10 Nov 3, 2009
The top 10 countries overall for travellers were El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the United States. The top 10 cities were Abu Dhabi, Charleston (South Carolina), Cork (Ireland), Cuenca (Ecuador), Istanbul, Kyoto (Japan), Lecce (Italy), Sarajevo, Singapore and Vancouver (Canada). (iAfrica.com)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Nov 3, 2009
Shore has already conducted renditions in New Zealand, for the Return of the King premiere in December, and in his native Canada. "We're always on the prowl for new and interesting projects," said Dan Hart, symphony president and executive director. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
