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Air New Zealand, ANA to codeshare
Air New Zealand and ANA will establish a closer partnership in Japan from 25MAR next year providing travellers on both airlines with improved access to destinations in Japan and New Zealand. Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe and Mr Shinichiro Ito, President and CEO of ANA signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a Star Alliance CEO meeting in Ethiopia yesterday to develop the partnership covering areas such as code share and ground handling services in Japan.
Read the full postSeason's first cherries shipped out
The first cherries of the season are being picked in Marlborough.
Read the full postJapan draw pride from stalemate
NAPIER, 27 Sept. - Coach John Kirwan spoke of his pride in Japan's performance after they came within a whisker of winning only their second match in Rugby World Cup history. The Brave Blossoms led Canada from the 24th minute until the 79th but the match at McLean Park on Tuesday ended 23-23 - only the third draw in RWC history.
Read the full postMorath's extra practice seals Tonga win
WHANGAREI, 21 Sept. - Kurt Morath revealed his diligence on the training pitch was the key to Tonga’s first win of Rugby World Cup 2011 in a fast-paced Pool A clash with Japan on Wednesday. The fly half collected a personal tally of 16 points, missing just one of his seven kicks in the 31-18 victory, as the teams scored three tries apiece at Northland Events Centre.
Read the full postHamilton Hosts RWC Teams
Hamilton Hosts New Zealand sept 10 - Sept 16, Japan Sept 14 - Sept 16, Samoa Sept 17 - Sept 18, Wales Sept 23 & Sept 27 - Oct 2. With Training at St Peters School and Beetham Park
Read the full postNorth Shore Hosts Japan, Nambia and Samoa for RWC
North Shore Hosts Japan Aug 31 – Sep 13, Namibia Sep 20 – Sep 22 and Samoa 5 Sep 26 – Sep 30 With Training at Silverdale Rugby Club.
Read the full postAll Blacks eager to win for McCaw
HAMILTON, 15 Sept. - New Zealand will be out to give legendary captain Richie McCaw a 100th Test to remember when they take on Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday. McCaw will become the first All Black to reach the milestone and his teammates plan to mark their captain's achievement in fine style. "We want to go out there and make it a truly memorable occasion for him," said hooker Keven Mealamu.
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