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- NZ on top despite defiant Clarke
Michael Clarke saves Australia from total collapse with 98 as they are bowled out for 214 in the first Test against New Zealand.
- Chinese shares down 1.2% in morning trade
Chinese equities outperformed regional markets in Thursday's morning trade, buoyed by rises in telecom and textile shares. The benchmark Shanghai index lost 1.2 percent to finish at 1,993.2 points, and the smaller Shenzhen index advanced 0.53 percent to
- New Zealand PM Heads To APEC Day After Swearing-in
WELLINGTON (AFP)--New Zealand Prime Minister John Key left Thursday for an Asia-Pacific summit in Peru, just a day after he was sworn in as head of a center-right National Party government. Key has identified his new government's priority as tackling the
- Arraignment set for Cheney, Gonzales
A Texas judge has set a Friday arraignment for Vice President Dick Cheney, former US Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales and others named in indictments accusing them of responsibility for prisoner abuse in a federal detention centre. Cheney, Gonzales and
- 'Kiwi' Chamber Opens in Korea
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce officially opened in Korea on Wednesday, with 15 members, including kiwi fruit producer Zespri, and Fonterra, a dairy company. Mr. Les Edwards, vice president of Lee & DDB, has been elected head of the Chamber of
- "Twilight" fans have sky-high hopes for movie
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The makers of teen vampire movie "Twilight" have seen fan excitement reach bloodcurdling levels ahead of the U.S. debut on Friday, but as expectations rise, some industry watchers are wondering if all the hype could be too much of a good thing.
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The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand withdrew from a number of defense alliances during the 1970s and 1980s. In recent years the government has sought to address longstanding native Maori grievances.
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AFP - Global news agencies have boycotted coverage of the first cricket Test between Australia and New Zealand starting Thursday because of conditions imposed by organisers.
Reuters - Wall Street's pain is rippling through U.S. small businesses, as bankers who once pulled in million-dollar bonuses lose their jobs and cut back spending on everything from parties to home improvements.
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