New Zealand
# new-zealand - Yesterday’s News
13 reasons why we’ll miss Ronan O’Gara
Following the Munster legend’s decision to retire, we celebrate his stellar career.
# new-zealand - Friday 17 May, 2013
Dan Carter voices support for change to season structure
The IRB Player of the Year says he hasn’t had a proper pre-season in a decade.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Shoulder injury forces record-breaker Howlett to retire
The Munster and All Black legend has undergone shoulder surgery and has retired on medical advice.
# new-zealand - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Jonah Lomu, a rugby career that was all too brief
The former All-Black star turns 37 today and we look back at his thrilling, if far too short, career.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
‘Misleading’ to say abortion does or does not help suicidal women
A New Zealand based psychologist, whose work has been quoted extensively by pro-life groups, has raised issues with the definitive conclusions those groups have drawn from his work.
# new-zealand - Thursday 2 May, 2013
What’s the craziest baby name you’ve ever heard?
“Anal”, “Minister” and “Lucifer” have all been banned in New Zealand.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
The 14 countries that allow gay marriage
This month, New Zealand, Uruguay and France have legalised same-sex marriage. They follow the path trod by 10 other countries.
# new-zealand - Monday 22 April, 2013
Hurricanes slammed for letting Savea play 5 days after alleged assault
The All Black winger appeared in a Wellington court today and tearfully read out a statement of contrition.
Missing hikers found after 10 days in New Zealand wilderness
The three hikers had set out on what was supposed to be a three-day walk but went missing amid severe weather conditions.
# new-zealand - Thursday 18 April, 2013
New Zealand bouncer convicted of stealing THAT Mike Tindall video
The England skipper — who is married to Zara Philips — made headlines at the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
# new-zealand - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
VIDEO: NZ House of Reps sings Maori love song after gay marriage vote
Warning: possible tearjerker.
New Zealand votes to legalise same-sex marriage
New Zealand is the thirteenth country – and the first in the Asia Pacific region – to vote in favour of same-sex marriage.
# new-zealand - Monday 15 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt open to hearing what IRFU have to say on vacant Ireland job
The Leinster chief hinted he’s interested in talking to Irish rugby chiefs.
# new-zealand - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Hansen tasked with retaining World Cup in 2015, opens door to Sonny Bill
In other news, Paddy Wallace has yet to decide his 2015 holiday plans.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
NZ intelligence agency illegally spied on dozens of citizens – report
A report prompted by illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom reveals that 88 residents were illegally spied upon by a state body.
# new-zealand - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Irish lad shows off his rugby skills for All Blacks in impressive new video
The kid will go far.
# new-zealand - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Former Ireland cricket star Jesse Ryder discharged from hospital after attack
Ryder was attacked outside a Christchurch bar and spent over two days in a medically-induced coma in intensive care.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Our summer tour to New Zealand with Declan Kidney
The three line-ups he named for the Tests against the All Blacks summed up the Corkman’s tenure.
Ex-Ireland cricketer Jesse Ryder has no memory of attack which left him in intensive care
The 28-year-old suffered serious head and lung injuries after being set upon in New Zealand last week.
# new-zealand - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Former Ireland cricketer Jesse Ryder out of intensive care
He issued a statement to the public on Sunday, thanking them for their support.
# new-zealand - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Former Ireland cricket star Jesse Ryder gives ‘thumbs up’ as men arrested over attack
Ryder, who represented Ireland as an ‘overseas’ player in 2007, was attacked by a group of ‘two or three’ men.
# new-zealand - Thursday 28 March, 2013
New Zealand PM calls Ryder attack ‘sinister’ as cricketer is placed under induced coma
The Kiwi all-rounder played for the Irish cricket team in 2007.
# new-zealand - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Former Ireland cricketer in intensive care following fast food fracas
Kiwi all-rounder Jesse Ryder is reported to have suffered a fractured skull after he was set upon in Christchurch, NZ.
# new-zealand - Friday 22 March, 2013
VIDEO: New Zealand’s Shane Smeltz has his head busted wide open
And, incredibly, the referee decided to award a goal kick!
# new-zealand - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
‘Strong, successful teams are built around players like Isa Nacewa’ – Rob Kearney
The Leinster fullback believes his team will ‘massively’ miss the presence of the soon-to-retire Kiwi.
Tana Umaga claims horror tackle on O’Driscoll was overplayed
The former All-Blacks captain added that he and BOD have buried the hatchet over the 2005 Lions Tour incident.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Jerry Collins gets Japanese jail visit after knife ‘self-defence’ claim
The former All Black flanker was arrested for carrying the blade in a department store.
Fake Tahitian prince sentenced to 14 years in jail
The fake prince, who stole almost €13 million, signed documents using the letters HRH, short for His Royal Highness, and also had a fake crown.
# new-zealand - Monday 4 March, 2013
New Blue: Here’s what you can expect from Jimmy Gopperth, Leinster fans
The Kiwi will compete with Ian Madigan for a starting place next season.
# new-zealand - 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.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
NZ woman dies after drinking 10 litres of Coke every day
A coroner said mother-of-eight Natasha Harris would not have died had she not drank so much Coca-Cola.
# new-zealand - Friday 8 February, 2013
So, a newspaper in New Zealand reckons Brian O’Driscoll is ‘Britain’s greatest’ rugby star
Should you tell them or shall we?
# new-zealand - Monday 28 January, 2013
England hit by injuries ahead of 6 Nations opener
Alex Corbisiero and Manu Tuilagi have both been ruled out of their side’s upcoming clash with Scotland.
# new-zealand - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Princess Bride ‘prepare to die’ tshirt causes problems on flight
My name is Inigo Montoya, you ruined my flight, prepare to die.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Call to rid New Zealand of cats to protect native wildlife
A campaign to purge the country of cats has raised the hackles of feline lovers.
# new-zealand - Friday 11 January, 2013
Reports name Pat Lam as next Connacht coach as O’Shea is scolded
The arrival of the former Samoan and All Black international would sweep the board for Kiwi coaches in Ireland.
# new-zealand - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Increase in tourists in autumn, winter 2012
Visits from mainland Europe were up while the number of tourists coming from Britain declined.
# new-zealand - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Peace offering: Elwood and Schmidt make up over sandwiches
The Leinster and Connacht coaches chatted amiably post-match in the press room.
# new-zealand - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Irish rugby in 2012: All you need to know in 8 videos
Featuring flying fullbacks, a hell of a test in Bordeaux and some wonder scores by a lad called Gilroy.


























































