Tag: Auckland
New Zealand man has plea deal in girl’s attempted kidnapping
RICHMOND, Va. — A New Zealand man who was shot while allegedly trying to kidnap a 14-year-old Virginia girl he met online has reached...
3 Samoan weightlifters to miss Olympics over virus concerns
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Samoan government says three home-based members of the Samoa Olympic weightlifting team will not be allowed to compete in...
New Zealand considers off-shore defense of the America’s Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The next defense of the America’s Cup could be held outside New Zealand after holder Team New Zealand failed to...
New Zealand leader Ardern takes tougher stance on China
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took a tougher stance on China's human rights record Monday by saying it was...
More than 400 days between home matches for A-League team
SYDNEY — It's been a long time between home matches for the A-League's Wellington Phoenix: more than 400 days in fact. The coronavirus-forced drought...
Nine host cities announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup
ZURICH — The 2023 Women's World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kiwis accept Royal Yacht Squadron’s America’s Cup challenge
Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron Racing has been confirmed as the Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup, meaning it will help determine the...
New Zealand offers cash to keep America’s Cup racing at home
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Just minutes after Team New Zealand won the America's Cup sailing series on the water Wednesday, the government was offering...
Match point: Team NZ leads Luna Rossa 6-3 in America’s Cup
Match point Team New Zealand. The America's Cup Defender beat Italian challenger Luna Rossa by 30 seconds in the only race that could be...
‘Pit bull’ Spithill mellow with America’s Cup poised
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The years must have mellowed Jimmy Spithill.
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