Auckland
# auckland - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
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
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
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
VIDEO: It’s been a year since Ireland beat Australia
Those 366 days have flown by.
# 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
# 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
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
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.























































