News Topic - New Zealand

Oliver and Vickerman set for Varsity showdown
Former New Zealand hooker Anton Oliver and ex-Wallaby lock Dan Vickerman will meet on opposing sides in this year's Varsity match.
Scrum.com  –  Dec 4, 2008 4:06 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Sports: Rugby

Ogilvy in the mix; Daly under par Down Under
New Zealand left-hander Tim Wilkinson shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday for a share of the lead of first round of the Australian PGA Championship.
TheGolfChannel.com  –  Dec 4, 2008 4:05 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Sports: Golf

Tent could make all the difference
The stormbound Japanese climbers trapped on New Zealand's "highest mile" are lucky to at least have the shelter of a sturdy tent, says another mountaineer who was stranded on Aoraki/Mt Cook.Alpine Club president Phil Doole and...
New Zealand Herald  –  Dec 4, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in World: Oceania

English throws cold water on Treasury's economic advice
Finance Minister Bill English has thrown cold water on several of the Treasury's suggestions of ways he could improve New Zealand's economic performance - including its hints at cutting superannuation, hiking up GST and introducing...
New Zealand Herald  –  Dec 4, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in World: Oceania

All Blacks: AC Milan wowed by ABs
MILAN - AC Milan met New Zealand's famed rugby union squad on Thursday, and feisty midfielder Gennaro Gattuso said his team can learn a thing or two from the All Blacks.Milan has lost its past two games - including being knocked...
New Zealand Herald  –  Dec 4, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Sports: Rugby

Treasurys stay higher as jobless claims decline
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasurys gained slightly early Thursday, pushing yields back towards multi-decade lows, as a report showed initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell in the latest week. Ten-year note yields fell 2 basis points to 2.64%, the lowest since the 1950s. Initial ... more »
MarketWatch.com  –  Dec 4, 2008 1:37 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Business: Markets

Hore claims New Zealand player of the year crown
Injured All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore has scooped a notable double at the annual New Zealand rugby awards.
Scrum.com  –  Dec 4, 2008 1:06 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Sports: Rugby

ECB cuts rate three-quarters of a point; Bank of England also lowers
The European Central Bank joined the British central bank, Sweden's Riksbank and New Zealand in deep interest rate cuts on Thursday to counter the recession.
International Herald Tribune  –  Dec 4, 2008 12:24 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Top Stories

Paterson eyes a fourth World Cup
Scotland and Edinburgh full-back Chris Paterson has his sights set on a fourth world cup when the tournament heads to New Zealand in 2011."
Planet Rugby  –  Dec 4, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Sports: Rugby

Sweden, New Zealand make dramatic rate cuts
Europe, Britain poised to follow suit later on Thursday; France unveils stimulus
The Globe and Mail  –  Dec 4, 2008 11:43 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Top Stories