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# auckland - Wednesday 27 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Shark Attack

New Zealand man killed in shark attack

A 47-year-old man has been killed in the first confirmed shark attack in New Zealand in more than 35 years.

# auckland - Saturday 27 October, 2012

Dominant This post contains videos

More good news, Mr. Penney: Canterbury win fifth consecutive title in New Zealand

The south islanders hit Auckland for 31 points in today’s national final.

# auckland - Wednesday 3 October, 2012

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Mike Tyson refused visa to New Zealand due to prior rape conviction

Kiwi Prime Minister John Keys says he has ‘something deeply personal against people who rape other people’.

# auckland - Monday 17 September, 2012

Nostalgia This post contains videos

# auckland - Monday 20 August, 2012

Pocock set for knee surgery, misses All-Blacks rematch

The Australian captain is out for Saturday’s clash in Auckland, rugby officials confirmed today.

# auckland - Sunday 29 July, 2012

Graham Henry kicks hornet’s nest with match fixing suggestions over France defeat

The World Cup-winning coach said he felt physically ill after his All Blacks team were defeated by the French in the 2007 quarter-final.

# auckland - Wednesday 20 June, 2012

Ronan O’Gara: ‘I would have only been too happy to have a crack off that late penalty’ Exclusive

We caught up for a one-on-one chat with the Munster out-half ahead of his final Test match ever in New Zealand.

# auckland - Tuesday 12 June, 2012

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Sean O’Brien: Cut down our errors and we can push the All Blacks hard

The Leinster man is ready for the season’s final thrusts while the slow recoveries of Cian Healy and Mike Ross may lead to a front row shake-up.

# auckland - Sunday 10 June, 2012

Opinion: Judge Kidney on innovation, not result

The Irish coach is experimenting against an unbeatable side, we should applaud him for that, writes Sean Farrell.

# auckland - Friday 8 June, 2012

Summer Tour Diary: Tweets from Amy and McFadden orders an ‘Irish coffee’

Brian O’Driscoll’s wife is cheering him on from afar, the Irish players miss Maxwell House and Kiwis remind us again that we have never beaten them.

# auckland - Thursday 7 June, 2012

Deadpan Hero This post contains videos

Summer Tour Diary: ‘Our time is now’ says O’Driscoll as Kidney shocks us all

Bold team selections excite the travelling media corp and a slovenly funnyman piques the Irish captain.

Sweeping changes in Irish team to face All Blacks

Declan Kidney has thrown convention to the wind as he shakes up the Ireland backline and hands out two new caps.

# auckland - Wednesday 6 June, 2012

Summer Tour Diary: Ma’a Nonu’s Irish impersonation – “Tanks a million!”

What do you do when you have just won a World Cup? Ma’a went to Japan while Sonny Bill won a heavyweight boxing championship.

Ireland’s Call: Put your question to Declan Kidney and Brian O’Driscoll in New Zealand

We are giving you the opportunity to put your best comment forward to the Irish rugby team days before they face the All Blacks.

# auckland - Tuesday 5 June, 2012

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Summer Tour Diary: All Blacks talk up O’Driscoll, Kearney and not much else

Eoin Reddan is amazed by Tiger Woods’ winning charge and Simon Zebo sticks out ‘like a sore thumb’.

# auckland - Monday 4 June, 2012

Mike Ross an injury doubt for Ireland’s First Test against All Blacks

The tighthead prop’s injured hamstring may prevent him from lining up against New Zealand on Saturday.

# auckland - Monday 23 April, 2012

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WATCH: Isa Nacewa explains what makes Joe Schmidt a great coach

The back says “everyone was scared” of the Leinster coach when he first arrived at the province.

# auckland - Friday 20 April, 2012

Rise and shine: Kick-off times confirmed for Ireland tour to New Zealand

No graveyard shifts for Irish fans this June as Brian O’Driscoll and company do battle with the world champion All Blacks.

# auckland - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

Reasons to be fearful: Dan the Man returns for Canterbury Crusaders

New Zealand see our Brian O’Driscoll and raise us a Dan Carter.

# auckland - Saturday 17 March, 2012

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In pics: How you spent St Patrick’s Day from Auckland to Dingle

We asked you what you did for Patrick’s Day – and here’s what you told us.

# auckland - Saturday 26 November, 2011

From TheJournal.ie New Zealand

New Zealand’s PM retains power as anti-immigration party boosts support

Voters also rejected proposed changes to New Zealand’s voting system with is partly proportional.

# auckland - Wednesday 23 November, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Christmas Tree Crash This post contains videos

Watch: Pilot escapes death in dramatic New Zealand helicopter crash

Greg Gribble had a lucky escape as he attempted to install a seven-storey Christmas tree on Auckland’s waterfront.

# auckland - Tuesday 8 November, 2011

You again? Ireland confirm New Zealand tour dates

Ireland will face the newly-crowned world champions at the stadium the All Blacks won the title, Eden Park in the first Test.

# auckland - Monday 24 October, 2011

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In pictures: Thousands turn out to celebrate the All Blacks’ World Cup win

It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s here.

# auckland - Wednesday 19 October, 2011

Plus ca change… Lievremont names same French side for World Cup decider

France coach trusts the men who got him to the tournament decider as Les Bleus attempt to shock the All Blacks.

# auckland - Sunday 9 October, 2011

As it happened: New Zealand v Argentina

New Zealand didn’t exactly have it all their own way against Felipe Contepomi and Los Pumas this morning. Read the minute-by-minute report here.

# auckland - Monday 26 September, 2011

Simon Hick’s View from the Frontline: the greening of New Zealand

The Aviva crowds, with the odd exception, have had an ‘entertain me’ feel to them. This group in New Zealand, though, come to do the entertaining.

# auckland - Sunday 25 September, 2011

All Blacks great Lomu ‘stable’ in hospital

Former wing shifted to Auckland hospital with problems related to his kidney transplant, reportedly.

# auckland - Monday 19 September, 2011

The Happy Camper: It’s time to move on from Eden Park

Sean and company head south to the thermal spas of Taupo in their newly-christened campervan.

# auckland - Sunday 18 September, 2011

View from the Frontline: Simon Hick’s World Cup dispatches, Part 2

“The truth is the thousands that have made their way here don’t fit with our current negative image of ourselves – the snivelling trembling wretches of the recession are still at home jangling copper coins in their pockets.”

# auckland - Saturday 17 September, 2011

Match report: Relentless Ireland reignite the dream

Simon Hick reports from Eden Park as Ireland beat Australia to blow Pool C – and the Rugby World Cup – wide open.

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In photos: Ireland vs. Australia

Have a flick through the best images from Ireland’s historic victory over Australia in Auckland.

# auckland - Thursday 15 September, 2011

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Slideshow: Irish rugby squad take a walk around Auckland

No bungee jumping here – Ireland’s rugby stars found far more relaxing ways to kill the time between training sessions, as they took to the streets of Auckland.

# auckland - Wednesday 14 September, 2011

Reddan gets the nod as Sexton keeps his starting spot

Declan Kidney opts for a Leinster mid-field pairing, as Cian Healy, Rob Kearney and Seán O’Brien all return to face the Wallabies.

# auckland - Wednesday 3 August, 2011

From TheJournal.ie New Zealand

Man decapitated by hovercraft in New Zealand

The man was with his partner and neighbours on a beach testing out a homemade hovercraft when they accident occurred.

# auckland - Tuesday 3 May, 2011

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In Photos: Tornado strikes New Zealand city

The powerful storm has killed at least one person and caused huge damage in the Auckland suburb of Albany.