Got the flu? Toot three timesWELLINGTON - New Zealand health officials have told people who suspect they may have swine flu to sound their car horn outside a doctor’s clinic three times and wait for help, a newspaper reported Monday. Fiji extends emergency and media censorshipWELLINGTON - Fiji’s military regime will extend emergency regulations, which include a ban on political meetings and media censorship, for another month, Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Monday. Otago center Daniel Bowden suspended for 1 match on dangerous tackle chargeWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Otago Highlanders center Daniel Bowden was suspended for one week when he pleaded guilty to a dangerous tackle charge at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing. Fiji calls suspension from Pacific Islands Forum ‘regrettable’WELLINGTON - Fiji has described its suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as ‘regrettable’ as it was done without formal notification and despite its willingness to engage with the forum, according to media reports Sunday. New Zealand Cricket may not be in a hurry to re-induct rebel pacers Bond, TuffeyWELLINGTON - The New Zealand Cricket Board is unlikely to rush in re-inducting rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) fast bowlers Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey, as there is a view in certain quarters that cricketers, after accepting all manner of privilege and special consideration from their respective national boards, are happy to abandon both principles and principals at the first sign of a bigger pay cheque. Round 12: Hurricanes, Chiefs lead New Zealand charge for Super 14 titleWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s challenge for the Super 14 rugby title strengthened in the 12th round as the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs assumed the top two places and defending champions Canterbury moved within sight of the playoffs. Arnie not building home in QueenstownWELLINGTON - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has no plans to build a home in Queenstown. Swine flu prompts NZ to discourage risky, but traditional, practices, including Maori greetingWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Roman Catholic Church in New Zealand instructed priests Friday not to place communion wafers in worshippers’ mouths because of swine flu risks, and indigenous Maori were urged to stop using an ancient greeting that brings people nose-to-nose. Hurricanes guaranteed of staying top of Super 14 after 45-27 win over BluesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tamati Ellison and Ma’a Nonu each scored two tries as the Wellington Hurricanes consolidated first place in Super 14 rugby with a 45-27 win over the Auckland Blues on Friday. South Pacific Forum poised to suspend FijiWELLINGTON - The 16-member South Pacific Forum was poised Friday to suspend membership of Fiji, which has been ruled by military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama since he ousted the elected government in a bloodless coup 29 months ago. New Zealand school isolates 30 swine flu suspectsWELLINGTON - More than 400 New Zealanders were in voluntary isolation Friday in an effort to limit contacts with potential victims of the influenza A(H1N1) strain which Health Minister Tony Ryall insisted he would keep calling swine flu because the public understood the term. It’s still swine flu in New Zealand, despite WHO rulingWELLINGTON - Swine flu is still swine flu in New Zealand, despite a World Health Organisation ruling that the disease should now officially be called ‘influenza A (H1N1)’. New Zealand minister self-quarantines amid swine flu scare; Australia urges food stockpilingWELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand government minister went into self-imposed isolation Friday after coming down with flu symptoms, as Australian health officials recommended people stockpile food in case a swine flu pandemic forces them to stay at home. New Zealander, 75, jailed for child-sex picturesWELLINGTON - A 75-year-old New Zealand man has been jailed for two years on 27 charges of possessing objectionable images, mainly of young boys in sexual poses or acts, following a tip-off from police in Germany, news reports said Thursday. Asia remains free of confirmed swine flu; New Zealand lowers its probably infection countSINGAPORE — Singapore announced Thursday that anyone arriving from Mexico would be put under automatic quarantine, as New Zealand wound back its number of suspected infections. New Zealand says Fiji faces suspension, isolation after rejecting democracyWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fiji faces imminent suspension from a key South Pacific bloc and growing international isolation because its military regime has refused to restore democracy quickly, New Zealand warned Thursday. New Zealand lowers its swine flu count as Asia prepares antiviral stockpilesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand officials reduced their tally of swine flu cases by one to 13 on Thursday after conducting further checks, and some of the poorest countries in Asia announced an emergency meeting on ways to deter outbreaks. 11th round: 1st-place Hurricanes seek better form against Blues in all-New Zealand matchupWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Wellington captain Rodney So’oialo believes the Hurricanes haven’t found top form even though they lead the Super 14 rugby table entering Friday’s 12th of 14 regular-season rounds. New Zealand central bank cuts half percentage point from key interest rateWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s central bank cut half a percentage point from the nation’s key interest rate Thursday, dropping it to a record low of 2.5 percent from 3.0 percent in a further bid to halt the economy’s slide into deeper negative growth. New Zealand fears swine flu will affect tourismWELLINGTON - New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key warned Wednesday that the swine flu outbreak might have side-impact on the country’s tourism. New Zealand confirms more swine flu infections; Asia ramps up protective measuresWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand confirmed more swine flu cases Wednesday and Australia toughened detention rules for people suspected of being infected, as Asian nations still free of the virus prepared for the worst but hoped for the best. New Zealand coach Graham Henry seeks All Blacks reappointmentWELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry wants to extend his contract beyond the end of the current year and possibly lead New Zealand to the 2011 World Cup. New Zealand: Fiji to be suspended from South Pacific Forum over military ruleWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Military-run Fiji likely will be suspended from the 16-nation Pacific Islands’ Forum on Friday — the forum’s deadline for the country to commit to hold elections later this year, New Zealand’s prime minister said Wednesday. Ex-Celtic goalkeeper Gould joins Wellington Phoenix coach staffWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Former Glasgow Celtic and Scotland goalkeeper Jonathan Gould has joined Wellington Phoenix as an assistant coach for the 2009-2010 A-League season. New Zealand confirms 3 more swine flu infections; Asia ramps up protective measuresWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand confirmed swine flu infections in 14 people on Wednesday, including a school group recently returned from Mexico, extending the deadly new disease’s global reach into the Asia-South Pacific region. New Zealand confirms swine flu infections; Asia ramps up protective measuresWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand on Tuesday confirmed swine flu among a school group that recently returned from Mexico, extending the deadly new disease’s global reach into the Asia-South Pacific region. New Zealand, Israel confirm 12 cases of swine flu, the first in Asia region and Middle EastWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s health minister and an Israeli hospital are reporting the first confirmed cases of swine flu to hit the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific regions. Nathan Astle close to signing with American Twenty20 leagueWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealander Nathan Astle is negotiating a contract to play in an unsanctioned Twenty20 cricket competition in the United States. Man dies in fire at home of America’s Cup sailor Russell CouttsWELLINGTON, New Zealand — A 48-year-old man had a heart attack and died while fighting a fire which destroyed a 4 million New Zealand dollar ($2.3 million) mansion belonging to America’s Cup sailor Russell Coutts on New Zealand’s South Island. Lauaki dodges dangerous tackle ban on a technicalityWELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks and Waikato Chiefs No. 8 Sione Lauaki avoided suspension on a dangerous tackle charge at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing in South Africa on Monday, because the charge was filed too late. |
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