MASS HAKA TO ATTEMPT GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
20 July 2010 15:00

Put a bunch of rugby-loving Kiwis together for a while, and you’re bound to witness a rousing Maori haka at some stage. And that’s just what thousands of South Islanders are planning to do come 3pm on 11 September - marking one year to go until the 2011 Rugby World Cup - as they attempt to shatter the Guinness World Record for the world’s biggest haka

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SPORT

Australia, NZ make changes for tri-nations test

27 July 2010 12:15

Australia and New Zealand both made two changes to winning lineups for Saturday's Tri-Nations rugby test, with the Wallabies reinstating Matt Giteau at flyhalf in place of the suspended Quade Cooper, and elevating Berrick Barnes to the match XV ...read more


NEWS

Infamous Kiwi watering hole closes this weekend

26 July 2010 21:00

The infamous Kiwi pub, Southerner will be opening its doors for one last time this weekend with a huge two day party before the New Zealanders and their Australasian mates call it quits. ...read more


NEWS

Government confirms mining backdown

20 July 2010 15:15

Prime Minister John Key has moved to smooth Cabinet divisions on mining, saying that Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee proposed the backdown on prospecting in national parks ...read more


SPORT

All Blacks again too fast for Boks

19 July 2010 13:00

The All Blacks again ran the world champion Springboks into submission to win the second Tri-nations rugby Test 31-17 with another four-try bonus point performance at the AMI stadium in Wellington on Saturday morning ...read more


SPORT

Weepu selection signals sharper All Blacks

15 July 2010 11:30

The All Blacks have made two changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations re-match against the Springboks, bringing in Test novice Rene Ranger for a surprise start and promoting Piri Weepu ...read more