New ZealandMP wants rethink over RWC beer plansJim Anderton fears that opponents of the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup could be forced to avoid a hailstorm of beer cans.01 Apr 01:05 AM
Opinion<i>Russell Baillie:</i> Wrong song for rugby singalongNowadays, Jesus Jones are one of those phases in rock that again proves a theory that nothing dates faster than someone's old idea of what the future sounds or looks like.31 Mar 03:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup chief exec defends song choiceDon't worry, "Right Here, Right Now" is not the Rugby World Cup's official song, says CEO Martin Snedden.30 Mar 08:54 PM
Rugby World CupEntertainer to launch campaign against RWC songIncensed over the choice of a British song for the 2011 World Cup theme, a well known NZ entertainer is starting a campaign to change the song to a NZ one.30 Mar 07:45 PM
New ZealandAre The Feelers the right band to promote the Rugby World Cup?A cover of Jesus Jones' 'Right Here, Right Now' by The Feelers is being used to boost Rugby World Cup ticket sales. Do you agree with the choice? Send us Your Views.30 Mar 07:02 AM
New ZealandWorld Cup song fails to strike a chord with online audienceKiwi fans have made scathing remarks about the choice of a Jesus Jones cover as an official song for the Rugby World Cup.30 Mar 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Right Here, Right Now' to get an NZ feel for World CupThe Feelers have been confirmed as the voice of the de facto anthem for next year's Rugby World Cup.30 Mar 04:30 AM
Rugby World CupWorld Cup plan aims to put Kiwi bottoms in seatsThe Prime Minister says that memories of the 2011 World Cup would remain with Kiwis long after they had paid their credit card bills.30 Mar 04:21 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2011 ticket details unveiledApplications for tickets to rugby's showpiece tournament will open on April 27.30 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandWorld Cup limits election options, says PMJohn Key says he has had "a brief look" at dates for the 2011 election, and the Rugby World Cup is going to make things tighter than usual.29 Mar 07:12 AM
Rugby World CupNZ can't afford to host the Rugby World Cup again - McCullyMurray McCully said the 2011 World Cup "may be the last time our small country of 4 million people can afford to host a rugby world cup".28 Mar 10:41 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Currency vs countryCarl Hayman’s decision means money has finally overtaken the lure of the All Black jersey – and Gregor Paul argues more will follow Hayman’s lead.27 Mar 08:59 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Somerville the heir apparentIf Greg Somerville didn't realise he was viewed as a poor man's Carl Hayman, he'll be getting the message now. 27 Mar 08:47 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas:</i> Bid for Hayman a wastePaul Thomas writes that while Carl Hayman mightn't give a hoot about it now, his folk hero status here is likely to diminish.26 Mar 03:00 PM
Small BusinessPrice gouge warning for World CupGreedy accommodation operators cashing in on next year's World Cup NZ risks tarnishing NZ's reputation as a fair nation, one travel executive says.23 Mar 09:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Hayman wavers on returnFormer All Black Carl Hayman is tipped to accept a lucrative French contract and shun the World Cup.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSharples' World Cup call bombs with NZRUThe Maori Affairs Minister has made a sideline call to the New Zealand Rugby Union to send the Maori team to the 2015 World Cup.18 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNewspaper staged 'ridiculous' stunt - PMJohn Key today slammed a newspaper "stunt" for testing Super 14 security with fake bombs, saying the paper "were comparing apples with oranges". 15 Mar 06:58 AM
New ZealandSunday paper defends 'fake bomb' terror stuntA Sunday newspaper is defending an investigation that put reporters with fake bombs in sports stadiums, horrifying officials and angering police.13 Mar 08:48 PM
