Small BusinessRWC Maori designers strike deal with French storeA Maori design network vying for a slice of the $1.5b tourism spend projected during this year's Rugby World Cup, has struck a deal with an international retailer to pitch its product to the world stage.04 Jan 08:30 PM
New Zealand$210k bet placed on ABs to win World CupA confident punter has wagered nearly a quarter of a million dollars on the All Blacks taking out the Rugby World Cup next year.25 Dec 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: 85,000 fans set to hit NZRugby World Cup organisers say they are on track to meet their lofty ticket sales goal for the tournament next year.16 Dec 02:04 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: Don't rule out the French - MannixThe debate rages on across France. Just 10 months before the Rugby World Cup, is the national team a lost cause?14 Dec 08:01 PM
Rugby World CupBoxing: Sonny Bill returning to the ring - reportAll Black Sonny Bill Williams is set to make a return to the boxing ring just months before the Rugby World Cup14 Dec 01:42 AM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> With Cup in hand, Henry can carry onIf the All Blacks win the Webb Ellis, Henry will be king. If he fails, whatever the circumstances, off with his head.12 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentWestin Qualmark rating pulledOne of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.10 Dec 02:30 AM
Rugby World Cup<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Rules for enjoying rugby'Tis the off-season to be jolly. The national obsession has a wee rest before things get scary next year.07 Dec 11:37 PM
New ZealandSpies seek new powers for World CupA proposed law change would allow security agents to spy on foreign communications with impunity during the Rugby World Cup.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSpooks at the Rugby World CupLaws allowing spies to intercept text messages and snoop on computers will be pushed through before the 2011 RWC.06 Dec 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Team pagesThe latest news on each of the 20 Rugby World Cup nations.01 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandAnother last chance to get those RWC ticketsThousands of tickets to the Rugby World Cup are still available despite earlier warnings that seats would sell out.30 Nov 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Wallabies on track says DeansWallabies coach Robbie Deans says Australia is on the right track going toward next year's Rugby World Cup.30 Nov 01:26 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Venues and scheduleCheck out the fixtures and locations for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.29 Nov 04:00 PM