Author: Lisa Wilkerson
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The New Zealand brand comes out strong in the world rankings after the Covid-19
The value of the New Zealand brand has jumped 13% compared to 2021, according to a global ranking published overnight. Brand Finance Nation brands valued New ... -
Brown dabbled in firefighting, athletics and diving before finding rugby… now she’s aiming for WC glory
Shaunagh Brown has done more in his 32 years to date than most do in a lifetime. This week, the England striker will add another achievement ... -
In crucial climate case, UN panel says Australia violated islanders’ human rights
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has declared that the Australian government has violated the human rights of Indigenous Torres Strait Islanders by failing to adequately ... -
Tal Aviv Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic takes on Roman Safiullin in Tel Aviv Open semi-final
Tel Aviv Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic has extended his prime form at the Tel Aviv Open as he now looks to… Tel Aviv Open LIVE: Novak ... -
Boost for New Zealand’s ‘middle finger’ health campaign | New Zealand
A New Zealand health campaign designed to help fight hepatitis C has hit a stumbling block after one of its adverts showing people raising their middle ... -
England set to adopt Premiership style of rugby
Friday, September 30, 2022 7:00 a.m. Exeter and Harlequins played a stunning game of rugby and England should be looking to replicate the league style of ... -
Strengthening biosecurity laws to protect Australia
The Albanian government has introduced changes to strengthen Australia’s ability to respond to and manage biosecurity risks. The Biosecurity (Biosecurity Enhancement) Amendment Bill 2022, introduced in ... -
Roger Federer – The Australian Open Story
Roger Federer – The Australian Open Story Roger Federer delighted and amazed Melbourne for two decades as fans flocked to the Australian Open every year. Let ... -
New Zealand meat going to Chinese vending machines under new deal
Consumers will soon be able to purchase prepared meals made from New Zealand beef and lamb from vending machines in Shanghai. The Pure Box vending machine ... -
Optus’ breach included health insurance numbers; Anthony Albanese meets Kamala Harris, Fumio Kishida; NACC legislation to be introduced; Shinzo Abe State Funeral Held; The ranks of the Greens of Lidia Thorpe closed
Tampa: Hurricane Ian, expected to be one of the costliest storms in US history, has prompted mass evacuations, school closures and thousands of flight cancellations in ... -
Sania’s retirement plans hit by injury
Sania Mirza’s retirement plans at the end of the 2022 season could be affected by the tendon injury in her arm, which, having forced her out ... -
Eddie Jones improbably inspired by US Navy Seals England Rugby World Cup campaign
Eddie Jones reveals he is improbably inspired by the US Navy SEALs’ quest for the World Cup in England after meeting them in California… as he ... -
Vatican opens canonical inquiry into Australian bishop
Saunders then submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, which was accepted in August 2021. Saunders strongly denied the allegations, which were made by Aboriginal men from ... -
WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update – New Zealand Women Tour of West Indies, 3rd ODI
WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of match between West Indies Women and New Zealand Women. ... -
Premiership: Saracens 41-39 Gloucester: Woolstencroft double and Farrell kick for Sarries win
Max Malins’ first-half try was his third in two games so far this season Saracens (20) 41 Try: Malins, Earl, Hallett, Woolstencroft 2 The inconvenients: Farrel ... -
Wallabies vs New Zealand in Bledisloe Cup result: Australia vs New Zealand updates
They laugh at us in New Zealand. One step forward. Two steps back. Still. The Wallabies were beaten by the All Blacks at Eden Park on ... -
New Zealand funds projects to reduce plastic waste
Wellington, September 23: The New Zealand government on Friday announced funding for projects that will reduce plastic waste and reduce its impact on the environment. The ... -
A protester sets his arm on fire during the opening session of the Laver Cup | Tennis
On the opening day of the Laver Cup at London’s O2 Arena, a protester entered the pitch and set his arm on fire during the match ... -
Southgate says it has faith in players influenced by Eddie Jones
MILAN (AP) — England coach Gareth Southgate is taking inspiration from his rugby counterpart, Eddie Jones, by continuing to choose valuable players even if they don’t ... -
Sydney weather: Australia hit by dangerous band of rain in NSW, Qld and Victoria over long weekend
Wet and wild weather is forecast to rain on most Australians’ long weekend parade, with a ‘dangerous’ band of rain currently moving across the eastern states ... -
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaits word on Australian Open status
LONDON — Novak Djokovic is still waiting to find out if he will be allowed to return to the Australian Open in January after missing the ... -
Socceroos vs New Zealand All Whites, soccer news 2022, live updates, scores, results, teams, how to watch, start time
LIVE: The Socceroos take on New Zealand in a landmark game celebrating the Australian national team’s centenary – and doubling down on coach Graham Arnold’s final ... -
Wasps face relegation as financial crisis at English rugby club worsens | wasps
English club rugby has been thrown further into turmoil with Wasps facing the prospect of relegation after moving into administration and Worcester Warriors told by the ... -
Indonesia and Australia renew economic cooperation
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian and Australian governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. This agreement is ... -
When the Stars Align – Australian Golf Digest
The relaunch of the local circuit after two COVID-ravaged summers will have tournament-hungry fans salivating. [ getty images: David Cannon, Jared C. Tilton] You won’t have to ... -
New Zealand reopens Pacific registration system
Samoan RSE workers leave for Australia Photo: Supplied / Tipi Autagavaia New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced the reopening of visa registrations from the ... -
Sarah Hunter will lead a strong England side at the Women’s Rugby World Cup | England women’s rugby union team
England head coach Simon Middleton has said his record-breaking side will feel like a failure if they don’t emerge victorious at the upcoming Women’s Rugby World ... -
Australia v India T20 cricket; live updates, scores, team news, Aaron Finch, live stream, how to watch, start time
LIVE: Australia and India face off tonight (midnight AEST) in the first of a crucial three-game T20 series as both teams prepare for the imminent T20 ... -
The glaring gap in Indian tennis | Tennis News
India’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal underlined his “concern” ahead of India’s World Group playoff win over Denmark in March. “There is a void in Indian ... -
NEW ZEALAND: Civil service booming under Labor
The New Zealand government Core civil service numbers have risen by more than 28% since the Labor government came to power, according to new figures. Between ... -
England players to watch at Rugby World Cup 2023
We created a betting area review which takes a look at some of the best players looking to be included in the England squad when it ... -
Ukraine asks Australia for more Bushmasters over Russia conflict
Acting Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles today confirmed that the government will consider the latest request. Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko recently requested another 30 ... -
Chennai | Swan retires ill, leaving Linette to face Fruhvirtova in the final
Britain’s Katie Swan was forced to withdraw from her Chennai Open semi-final match against Magda Linette on Saturday due to illness, while talented teenager Linda Fruhvirtova ... -
Air NZ launches new direct flights to NY, beating Qantas by a year
Dust off your passport and pack your best pair of over-ear headphones, because a new ultra-long-haul route has arrived — and it’s perfect for those who ... -
Englishwoman Sarah Bern: “For me, there is no middle ground, it’s all or nothing” | England women’s rugby union team
MForward-thinking rugby players, male or female, are quite rare. In almost every way, however, Englishwoman Sarah Bern is different. As a teenager, she once aspired to ... -
Japan and Australia Brace for Major Flooding, Storms Hit the Americas | News | DW
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said it was considering issuing a “special warning” as it expected a typhoon to make landfall in the southern island of ... -
Friedsam continues remarkable run at Slovenia Open as Bodgan defeats Haddad Maia
Roger Federer “set the tone” for a new breed of high-achieving tennis players and his retirement provides time for reflection, longtime rival Novak Djokovic said on ... -
Obituary: Murdoch Riley, unlikely hero of the New Zealand music scene
Murdoch Byron Riley: music entrepreneur; born May 14, 1927; d July 22, 2022 Murdoch Riley was an unlikely hero of the New Zealand music scene. In ... -
Rugby concussion: Players with worrying brain scans ‘should be forced into retirement’
Alix Popham played his club rugby for teams like Newport, Leeds Tykes and Brive Players showing signs of serious brain damage should be forced to retire, ... -
Queen Elizabeth’s body at Westminster; Anthony Albanese goes to London; Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Uzbekistan; Julia Gillard talks about the debate on the republic; Sydney drives industrial action; US inflation bites
There will be further interest rate hikes, confirmed RBA Governor Philip Lowe, but the size and pace of those hikes are not set in stone and ... -
Far too early Grand Slam 2023 predictions: Will Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic win more majors?
All four Grand Slams for 2022 are on the books and there have been six different winners. Iga Swiatek has won two major tournaments, including the ... -
‘Booming’ economy increases pressure on RBNZ to advance further
Photo © Adobe Stock New Zealand’s economy grew faster than investors expected in the second quarter of the year, raising bets that the Reserve Bank of ... -
What we learned from England’s historic win at Ashton Gate
After months of preparation, the England players have one last chance to raise their hands for a place in Simon Middeton’s 32-man World Cup squad when ... -
Jesse Powell has died aged 51
Music star Jesse Powell has died aged 51, according to his sister. The R&B entertainer, originally from Indiana, died at his home in Los Angeles, The ... -
Serena Williams says she ‘won’t relax’ after playing final game before scheduled retirement | Tennis News
Serena Williams says she ‘won’t relax’ after playing what will likely be her last competitive tennis match, and can now find time for ‘things I’ve wanted ... -
Is New Zealand’s ‘green’ government bond scheme just a smokescreen?
ANALYSIS: The government has announced a “green bond” program, but what does it really mean? New Zealand has a debt management office, which manages the country’s ... -
Worcester Warriors owners ‘agree club terms of sale’ to interested party
Worcester Warriors are due to stage their first home game of the season against two-time 2020 winners Exeter this Sunday Worcester Warriors owners have said they ... -
Queen Elizabeth’s Vigil in Edinburgh; Prince Andrew heckled; Anthony Albanese urged to look into federal ICAC laws; King Charles invited to visit Australia
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews remembered Queen Elizabeth as a monarch who served the Commonwealth for seven decades with “her distinctive sense of grace, her deep sense ... -
WTA Slovenia Open Day 2 Predictions Including Cornet vs Juvan
Day two of the WTA Slovenia Open in Portoroz is expected to be full of incredible action. There is no rest after the US Open as ... -
Australia beat New Zealand in Chappell-Hadlee series
Australia beat the Black Caps by 25 runs in the third One Day International to complete a 3-0 series sweep and give captain Aaron Finch a ... -
US Open champion Iga Swiatek thinks the sky is the limit after beating Ons Jabeur at Flushing Meadows
The 21-year-old Pole has a huge lead in the world rankings, but this is definitive proof that she is the best in the business on both ... -
British comedian Adam Kay was raped in New Zealand – and his attacker later ‘thanked him’
A British comedian has revealed the horror of being raped in a New Zealand sauna in a new book about how he left behind a career ... -
Super League: Tony Smith appointed new head coach of Hull FC | Rugby League News
Former Great Britain and England head coach Tony Smith was recently in charge of Hull FC’s long distance rivals Hull Kingston Rovers; He also enjoyed successful ... -
Queen’s Death: TV host Santiago Cúneo disrespects death
An Argentinian TV host uncorked a bottle of champagne and toasted Queen Elizabeth II’s death live on Thursday – happily declaring that ‘the old b-ch is ... -
Comment: New Zealand needs to build trust by merging public television and radio into a not-for-profit entity
Second, there must be a clearer commitment to information integrity, beyond existing standards of reliability, accuracy, completeness, balance and fairness of information. Recognizing the threat of ... -
No room for error for Canadian men at Rugby Sevens World Cup in Cape Town
Canada coach Henry Paul knows there is no room for error at the Rugby 7s World Cup in Cape Town. The tournament features the “winner takes ... -
Perez feels ‘very proud’ of Grand Slam breakthrough | September 8, 2022 | All news | News and Features | News and Events
Ellen Perez is hoping to continue her career-best run in the 2022 US Open women’s doubles competition and qualify for a first Grand Slam final. New ... -
Rita Ora to headline the Rugby World Cup opening kick-off ceremony at Eden Park
British pop star Rita Ora will headline the opening ceremony kicking off New Zealand’s inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup at Eden Park on October 8. Kiwi ... -
#3 Alcaraz defeats Cilic in a straight-set match | US Open Updates
Comment this story Comment NEW YORK – The latest news on the US Open tennis tournament (all times local): It will be a US Open quarter-final ... -
New Zealand kicks off spring with surprise snow after warmest winter in history | New Zealand
New Zealand started spring with snow at sea level, with showers falling in Christchurch, Dunedin and even Wellington. The surprise dump comes after the country’s hottest ... -
Australia’s Antarctic role defended | PS News
Shirley Scott* explains why accusations that Australia is acting as a colonial power in Antarctica must be firmly rebuffed. Although there is no indigenous population, Antarctica ... -
No. 1 Swiatek, No. 2 Nadal ready for the 4th round of the US Open
Comment this story Comment NEW YORK — PLAN MONDAY After a series of upsets and Serena Williams’ last game that left no former US Open women’s ... -
Six must-do New Zealand summer trips
Fresh air, world class scenery, the whirlwind of accelerating on a wide open road and that feeling of freedom. A road trip vacation, where the journey ... -
England women beat USA for 24th straight win in World Cup warm-up | women’s rugby union
England’s preparations for the World Cup continued with a scrappy win over the USA Eagles that made the Red Roses the first Tier 1 nation to ... -
South African blitz plagues Australia in tumultuous Rugby Championship tryout | Rugby Championship
If the Wallabies want to win back-to-back Tests for the first time in 12 months, they will have to do so against the All Blacks after ... -
Eight Australians in action on day six of the 2022 US Open | September 3, 2022 | All news | News and Features | News and Events
Defending Wimbledon champions Max Purcell and Matt Ebden will compete in the second round in doubles on day six of this year’s US Open. New York, ... -
Eat, jump and breed: New Zealand’s worsening wallaby plague | New Zealand
PEte Peeti turns off the headlights, switches off the ignition and lets his truck roll quietly down a bush track in the heart of New Zealand’s ... -
An invite to Pennyhill, a conversation with Simon Middleton and how excited we should all be for red roses
Simon Middleton presents TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright with a signed English shirt for charity © TRU Last Tuesday Simon Middleton invited me to Pennyhill Park to watch ... -
Dodgy apartments Australia: how to avoid buying a lemon
A disgruntled trader who pointed out the shocking state of newly built flats in Sydney sparked a pile of buyers and tenants sharing their new build ... -
Popyrin withdraws from the US Open | September 2, 2022 | All news | News and Features | News and Events
Alexei Popyrin extends Diego Schwartzman in a nearly four-hour battle before retiring in the second round of the US Open. New York, United States, September 2, ... -
Rugby League Round Four: How to watch the Wallabies v South Africa, teams, fixtures and more | Latest rugby news
The Wallabies will be eager to confirm their impressive performance when they take on South Africa in Sydney. Dave Rennie’s men cruised to victory after a ... -
Australian submariners to join Royal Navy crews as UK and Australia deepen defense ties through AUKUS pact
Royal Australian Navy submariners will join UK crews in training on the newly commissioned HMS Anson Prime Minister and Defense Secretary welcome Australia’s new Deputy Prime ... -
Smith’s defection divides but Australia could prove fallow ground for LIV
Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MELBOURNE, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Australian golf fans may be divided over the defection of Cameron Smith ... -
TikTok Women’s Six Nations | Lillicrap uses the loss of Canada as a learning curve
Ioan Cunningham’s side lost 31-3 to the world number four team but for skipper Lillicrap the warm-up game was a significant learning curve ahead of the ... -
Centrelink pay doubled for South Australians in one-time payment
Dave Matthews is among those on low incomes and pensioners who are receiving a one-time, double cost of living payment aimed at providing relief to those ... -
US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurray at home headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis
By Matias Grez, CNN The curtain will soon fall on one of the greatest careers the sporting world has ever known and Flushing Meadows, home of ... -
Australia win the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022
Australia won the men’s event HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in history on Sunday after an incredible second day of action in ... -
New calls are being made for higher education to be free in Australia. Here’s Why Experts Say It Won’t Work
Like many university students across Australia, Evie Thompson regularly receives her updated student debt notices by email. “I’m going to sit with my roommate and it’s ... -
US Open preview: Serena Williams’ last hurray at home headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis
Now 41, Williams’ career will come full circle as her final match will be played at the site of the first of her 23 Grand Slam ... -
Could New Zealand’s default Covid isolation period be shortened?
There is growing support for changes to New Zealand’s isolation rules, which would see some people with Covid-19 only stay at home for five days. The ... -
Argentina stuns New Zealand with historic Rugby League victory | rugby league
All Blacks manager Ian Foster said his side needed to keep their cool late in the game after losing to Argentina at home for the first ... -
Mom Health Warning After Giving Son Ibuprofen | Pictures
A mother shares confrontational photos of her son after giving him ibuprofen for a common virus. Verity, from Essex, said she didn’t want other parents to ... -
Alex de Minaur optimistic about US Open chances | August 27, 2022 | All news | News and Features | News and Events
Australia’s top-ranked player, Alex de Minaur, is looking forward to this year’s US Open, where he is seeded 18th in the men’s singles draw. New York, ... -
Texas Chicken will open 20 new branches in New Zealand
Texas Chicken is expected to open 20 new restaurants across New Zealand over the next decade. A Texas chicken restaurant. (Source: provided) The American franchise currently ... -
Wallabies vs Springboks, contract with Taniela Tupou, Super Rugby, Queensland Reds, analysis, video
At the start of this year’s Super Rugby tournament, Taniela Tupou cheekily said ‘show me the money’. At the time, it seemed all but certain that ... -
Give Dad the Gift of Golf – PGA of Australia
From the dad who finds it hard to buy, to the one who insists he doesn’t want a present this year and even to those who ... -
News and Information – Librarians vote for a favorite New Zealand poem to celebrate National Poetry Day
The haunting and evocative composition by one of New Zealand’s most distinguished poets was a favorite of the librarians who operate the 14 branches of the ... -
Munster Rugby | Munster Rugby will face South Africa Select XV
Munster Rugby will face a touring team for the first time in six years when a South Africa Select XV take on the province on Thursday ... -
Anthony Albanese reports Scott Morrison investigation; Amy Brown resigns amid John Barilaro investigation; Daniel Andrews supports increasing the number of skilled migrants; Dominic Perrottet calls for COVID isolation to be put back on the agenda
Comedian Em Rusciano has called on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to fund treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and called for greater sensitivity in ... -
Leishman commits to Fortinet Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA Australian Open – PGA of Australia
Leishman, 38, is a six-time PGA Tour winner and recorded five top 15 finishes in the 2021/22 season. The world number 63 has always played on ... -
Tilray’s CBD100 approved for clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand by the Natural Health Science Foundation
Tilray Brands, Inc.’s TLRY TLRY medical cannabis division, Tilray Medicalhas has received approval and verification from the Natural Health Science Foundation (“NHSF”) of its flagship product, ... -
All-Australian Snubs, Team 44, Unluckiest To Miss, Stolen, Analysis, Nick Daicos, Jordan Dawson, Sam Docherty
Youngster Nick Daicos missed Australia’s 44-man squad in a shock call that emerged on Monday. Daicos was one of many surprise omissions, even as the squad ... -
When is the draw, will Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic play, streaming and TV channels, prize money
The last Grand Slam of 2022, the US Open, is fast approaching and we have all the information you need ahead of the major hard-court tournament ... -
Internal Affairs to Rebuild Records in Microsoft New Zealand Cloud Region
Jeff Montgomery (Internal Affairs Department) Credit: Internet NZ Microsoft’s cloud region in New Zealand has been chosen to host Te Tari Taiwhenua – the new civil ... -
Black Ferns manager Wayne Smith reflects on All Blacks stumbles ahead of World Cup
Wayne Smith has referenced the All Blacks’ failures at the World Cups in a bid to send a message after the Black Ferns beat the Wallaroos ... -
The Masked Singer: Sam Sparro revealed as the popcorn
WARNING: Singer spoilers hidden below. This season’s Masked Singer reveals continued during Sunday night’s episode, with the Popcorn revealed to be Australian singer Sam Sparro. Sparro, ... -
Borna Coric v Stefanos Tsitsipas
The final takes place in Cincinnati for the seventh ATP Masters 1000 event of the year! Borna Coric is a surprise runner-up after coming in at ... -
Rains hit New Zealand, but more forced out of homes
Torrential rain eased across northern and central parts of New Zealand yesterday after four days of downpours forced hundreds from their homes, although there were 100 ... -
Springboks center hailed by ex-manager Nick Easter
Quietly, a chewing gum sensation from a South African east coast center is well on his way as a contender for World Rugby Player of the ... -
Australia targets PNG and Vanuatu in cricket diplomacy project
Cricket Australia has entered into a partnership with the government to help develop the game in the Pacific neighboring countries of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, ...
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