New ZealandReverse pub crawl set for AprilA pub tenant is being sought for Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern near Victoria Park.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: French factor still unknownThe Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off on Saturday morning (NZT) with an unprecedented Friday night match. Paul Lewis figures that's not all that is different in Rugby World Cup year.29 Jan 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateEconomic forecasting difficult, RWC a factor - BollardThe RWC will add about $700m to the NZ economy over its six weeks and if NZ wins it could boost general confidence, Alan Bollard says.28 Jan 12:07 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: IRB to hold crunch talks with FijiIRB representatives are to travel to Fiji next month amid fears the country could be banned from the Rugby World Cup.26 Jan 12:53 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: NZRU dismisses Hayman return reportThe NZRU has dismissed suggestions that former All Black prop Carl Hayman could return for the Rugby World Cup.25 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandThere's no bridge to the South: Cup guideInternational journalists covering the Rugby World Cup are being warned: "There is no bridge connecting NZ's North and South Island."25 Jan 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Hayman in 'secret' World Cup discussionsCarl Hayman may be about to make a sensational return to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupHe's Swiss, plays tennis and backs the 'BoksRoger Federer will be closely following this year's Rugby World Cup - just don't ask him to support the All Blacks.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand$2600 a game to see Cup in styleTop corporate boxes at Mt Eden for this year's Rugby World Cup will cost almost half a million dollars.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFake RWC site leaves Irish fan ticketlessAn Irish fan has lost thousands to an unofficial website claiming to be selling Rugby World Cup tickets.19 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessDunedin stadium to lose $400k during RWCDunedin's new stadium, racing to be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup, is set to lose $400,000 when it hosts three pool matches.17 Jan 07:33 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: The joy of sixAll Black selections for the World Cup squad were made easier by the end-of-year tour. Gregor Paul looks at six certainties - barring injuries or abduction by aliens.15 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessCafes and bars tackle influx of RWC fansCafes and bars in the Auckland suburb of Kingsland are gearing up services for a projected business boom around this year's Rugby World Cup.13 Jan 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Dunedin stadium on scheduleDunedin will have its state of the art, 30,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium complete and ready to go by August.12 Jan 02:00 AM