Wednesday 10th March, 2010
Michael Clarke confirms he's home to support 'distraught' Lara Bingle
Auckland News.NetAustralian cricket team's vice-captain Michael Clarke left the New Zealand tour to support his fiancee Lara Bingle who has been troubled by her recent nude photo scandal," his manager has confirmed.
Clarke still hoping to play in Test series against New Zealand
Auckland News.NetAustralian vice-captain Michael Clarke expects to play in the Test series against New Zealand despite the controversy surrounding his fiancee, Lara Bingle.
Haddin stars as Australia roll over New Zealand in Hamilton ODI
Auckland News.NetAustralian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin's century helped the visitors defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the third ODI played at Seddon Park in Hamilton, and take a 2-1 lead in the Chappell-Hadlee series.
Tennis New Zealand urges ITF to move Davis Cup tie out of Pakistan
Auckland News.NetConcerned over the precarious security conditions in that country, Tennis New Zealand has asked the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to move its upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan to New Zealand or to a neutral venue.
Pak opposes New Zealand's request to shift Davis cup matches to neutral venues
Auckland News.NetPakistan has strongly objected to Tennis New Zealand's request to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to move its upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan to New Zealand or to a neutral venue due to security concerns.
Ryder racing toward fitness ahead of World T20 championship
Auckland News.NetRecuperating New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder, who has had an operation to repair his long-term abdominal injury, is keen to prove his fitness after being included in the Black Caps' preliminary squad of 30 for the World Twenty20 championship.
Bailey replaces Clarke for remaining ODIs against New Zealand
Auckland News.NetAustralia has added batsman George Bailey to the squad for the remaining two ODI games of the Chappell-Hadlee series, after vice captain Michael Clarke quit the tour citing personal reasons.
Rowdy Kiwi crowd nothing compared to Aussies: Vettori
Auckland News.NetNew Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori reckons that his side should feed off their home-crowd support as much as possible because next time when they tour Australia things are bound to get ugly.
Waugh hopes Clarke leaving New Zealand tour for personal reasons is a "one off'
Auckland News.NetAustralian legend and cricket commentator Mark Waugh has said that he hopes Michael Clarke's dash home from New Zealand is a one-off, as the cricketer's personal life "encroached on his cricket".
Nielsen defends his 'idiot' Australian players
Auckland News.NetAustralian coach Tim Nielsen has refuted comments made by former New Zealand captain and ICC match referee John Reid that the Australian team includes "idiots" who need to pull their heads in.
Blaze underscores region's high fire risk
StuffYesterday's forest fire near Christchurch threatened the power supply to the upper South Island. Fire authorities said yesterday's 19-hectare blaze at McLeans Island highlighted the extreme fire ...
Court action against commissioner over investment adviser role
StuffCourt proceedings have been filed against Commerce Commission member Donal Curtin over his role as an investment adviser. Two legal actions are being taken against Mr Curtin regarding his role as...
Wife of 72 years joins the 100 club
StuffCentenarian Frank Melhuish celebrated his wife's 100th birthday yesterday, saying the secret to their 72-year marriage was to "look forward to coming home". Frank and Ettie Melhuish married in 19...
New Zealand woman sells souls to highest bidder
San Francisco Chronicle(03-08) 20:33 PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- The rare spirits that went under the gavel at a recent online auction in New Zealand weren't aged brandies or hard-to-find liqueurs.
While you were sleeping: Investors in holding pattern
ScoopMarch 9 (Business Wire) - Shares were little changed for a second session as investors await fresh signs that the global economic recovery would renew itself and provide new impetus for higher stoc...
Harawira hits back over turbines
Newstalk ZBIn his Northland Age column, Mr Harawira said contrary to media reports he did not suggest dumping cars into the harbour to block the erection of the turbines and that notion was actually put forward ...
Bowden to captain Tactix
Newstalk ZBBowden takes over from former Silver Ferns captain Julie Seymour who retired at the end of their last campaign. Tactix coach Helen Mahon-Stroud says the decision was straight forward. She says Bowden...
NZ open for business says English
Newstalk ZBBill English will be speaking at the morning session of the two day New Zealand Australia Investment Forum in Auckland. He will push the idea that New Zealand is open for business from an investor's p...
Crushing defeat for Black Caps in Hamilton
Newstalk ZBThe Black Caps were guilty of failing to bat out the 50 overs, dismissed for 245 in the 47th over with Ross Taylor making 62. Gareth Hopkins chipped in with 45 and Scott Styris made 41. In reply, ope...
Cisco's faster router fires up stocks on Wall Street
National Business ReviewStocks on Wall Street have climbed as the telecommunications sector continued to steam ahead after Cisco Systems announced a new high-speed internet router.The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 48 po...
E-cigarette company buys ghosts so public can decide their fate
TVNZGhosts sold on TradeMe The "two captured ghosts" sold on Trade Me on Tuesday night have gone to a company which sells electronic cigarettes. The auction recorded more than 200,000 page views and ma...
Fears more Kiwis could be expelled from Morocco for beliefs
TVNZThe Broadbent family There are fears more Kiwis could be expelled from Morocco for their Christian beliefs, after a New Zealand family was told to leave on Tuesday night. Chris Broadbent, along wit...
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