12/07/2012 | World

Four Argentines killed in a car crash in New Zealand

Four Argentine men were killed last night in a car crash on a road in New Zealand, local media reported. The tourists were on their way to the National Park in the central part of the North Island when the van they were travelling in collided head-on with another vehicle.

16/07/2012 | World

Former All Blacks winger Kirwan new Blues coach

Former All Blacks winger John Kirwan has been named as the new coach of the struggling Auckland Blues Super Rugby franchise, the team said.

17/04/2013 | World

New Zealand legalizes same-sex marriage

New Zealand's parliament voted in favor of allowing same-sex marriage, prompting cheers, applause and the singing of a traditional Maori celebratory song from the public gallery.

21/02/2012 | World

NZ judge grants Megaupload founder bail

The German founder of file-sharing website Megaupload was granted bail by a New Zealand court on Wednesday after a month in custody as he prepares to fight US extradition hearings over Internet piracy and money laundering charges.

16/04/2012 | World

Cardboard cathedral to be built in quake hit New Zealand city

New Zealand's Anglican church will build a temporary cathedral made of cardboard in earthquake-devastated Christchurch as it works towards a permanent replacement for its 131-year old landmark destroyed last year.

03/07/2012 | World

Strong quake rattles New Zealand

A strong earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's North Island today, shaking residents across a wide area and toppling goods from shelves but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injury.

06/01/2012 | World

Hot air balloon crash kills 11 in New Zealand

A hot air balloon burst into flames and crashed in New Zealand, killing all 11 people on board in the country's worst air accident in more than three decades.

19/01/2012 | World

FBI shuts down Megaupload, charged with piracy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the shut down of the file-sharing website Megaupload, after a two-year investigation that led to the arrest of four people in New Zealand charged of alleged piracy violations.

03/02/2012 | World

Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand

A New Zealand court refused an appeal by the founder of online file-sharing site Megaupload.com to be freed on bail, today, agreeing with prosecutors there was a risk he would attempt to flee before an extradition hearing.

22/02/2011 | World

New Zealand rescuers sift rubble, quake toll reaches 75

New Zealand rescuers sifted through rubble in search of quake survivors, guided by sounds of crying and tapping, as the death toll in Christchurch climbed to 75, with many dozens still feared trapped inside collapsed buildings.

13/06/2011 | World

Powerful quakes rattle New Zealand´s city

A series of powerful tremors rattled the quake-prone New Zealand city of Christchurch today, destroying buildings and sending boulders tumbling down hillsides nearly four months after a quake killed 181 people in the city.

06/07/2011 | World

New Zealand civil defense cancels tsunami warning

New Zealand civil defense authorities canceled a tsunami warning but warned of possible stronger than normal ocean currents around the east coast of the country after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean north east of the country.

24/11/2012 | Sports

Cruden immaculate in New Zealand win over Wales

World champions New Zealand ruthlessly exposed Wales's frailties with a 33-10 victory at the Millennium stadium today underpinned by an immaculate display of place kicking from replacement flyhalf Aaron Cruden.

01/12/2012 | Sports

England stun New Zealand with record win

England produced one of their finest performances ever to stun New Zealand 38-21 and end the world champions' 20-game unbeaten run in the most spectacular style during a remarkable afternoon at Twickenham today.

22/09/2012 | Sports

Three flyhalves, three fullbacks in expanded South Africa rugby squad

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer named three flyhalves and a trio of fullbacks in an expanded 30-man squad today for two home Rugby Championship tests against Australia and New Zealand.

03/10/2012 | Sports

New Zealand bans former boxing champ Mike Tyson

Promoters of Mike Tyson's visit to New Zealand will apply for a new visa for the former heavyweight boxing champion after the government revoked his entry permit.

11/10/2012 | Sports

Tyson refused New Zealand visa again

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been refused a visa to visit New Zealand as part of a series of motivational speeches for the second time, the country's government said.

09/08/2012 | Sports

Argentina end frustrating participation with a loss

04/09/2012 | Sports

Pumas boosted by return of Hernández, Leguizamón

Argentine hopes for a first victory over world champions New Zealand were boosted today when flyhalf pivot Juan Martín Hernández and openside flanker Juan Manuel Leguizamón were named in the side after returning from injury.

08/09/2012 | Sports

Late tries save New Zealand's blushes v Pumas

Two late tries from wingers Julian Savea and Cory Jane gave the All Blacks a 21-5 victory over Argentina in their Rugby Championship match that was disrupted by a power cut in the port area of New Zealand's capital city.

02/08/2012 | Sports

'Las Leonas' beat New Zealand, head Group

08/08/2012 | Sports

Dutch in final after shootout with Kiwis

Defending champions the Netherlands beat New Zealand 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the women's Olympic hockey final.

08/08/2012 | Sports

Argentina face Dutch in top-two showdown

World champions Argentina will fight over Olympic women's hockey gold with title holders Netherlands on Friday in what could be a fast, thrilling and open match between the two top ranked teams in the world.

31/10/2011 | Sports

Henry stands down as All Blacks coach

Graham Henry stood down as coach of the All Blacks, nine days after guiding New Zealand to a second World Cup triumph on home soil.

08/11/2011 | Sports

Argentina to meet South Africa in new tournament debut

Argentina's Pumas will end the long wait for a place in a major annual competition when they make their debut away to South Africa in the opening fixture of the new Rugby Championship next August.

22/12/2011 | Sports

Foster named All Blacks assistant coach

World champions New Zealand have named former Waikato Chiefs supremo Ian Foster as assistant coach. He replaces former assistant coach Wayne Smith, who stepped aside to take up a coaching consultant role with the Chiefs.

02/07/2011 | Sports

Leonas to play Champions Trophy final after appeal

The Argentine female hockey team, Las Leonas, former world champions and three time Champions Trophy winners, will play the hockey final against Netherlands, after the Appeals Committee of the International Federation (FIH) decided to accept the claim presented by the Argentine Hockey Confederation (CAH).

06/10/2011 | Sports

Pumas back to full strength

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has reverted largely to the side that dramatically beat Scotland in the pool phase for the Puma's quarter-final against hosts New Zealand this weekend.

20/10/2011 | Sports

New Zealand unchanged for World Cup final

New Zealand coach Graham Henry named an unchanged team for the World Cup final against France at Eden Park on Sunday, keeping faith with the same players who overwhelmed Australia to reach the global showpiece.

03/08/2011 | Entertainment

Lost Alfred Hitchcock film found in New Zealand

A lost 1920s Alfred Hitchcock film that provides clues into the legendary director's early working style has been discovered in New Zealand, archivists said.

28/11/2012 | Entertainment

Thousands celebrate 'The Hobbit' premiere in New Zealand

Tens of thousands of people packed New Zealand's capital city, clambering on roofs and hanging onto lamp posts today to get a glimpse of the stars at the red carpet world premiere of the film "The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey".