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Sports News (Lunchtime) for November 22nd, 2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:20:30 GMT

Mark Webber breaks leg - Gallas excluded from Arsenal squad - Countdown to Hatton fight in Las Vegas

Underdogs New Zealand lift World Cup

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:06:09 GMT

For the second time in three years, New Zealand turned the formbook upside down to pull off a stunning victory over Australia.

Morning World News

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:26:34 GMT

Obama's pledge against climate change - Two more ships seized off Somali coast - New Zealand's new PM

All Blacks outclass Ireland

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:46:22 GMT

Ireland were swatted aside with ease as New Zealand completed the second leg of their Grand Slam tour with a comfortable victory.

Kiwis deny England

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:08:26 GMT

New Zealand have denied England a spot in the final of the rugby league World Cup winning 32-22 in Brisbane.

Evening world news

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:40:21 GMT

NZ Prime Minister concedes election defeat - Search continues in Haiti school collapse - African leaders call for Congo ceasefire

Mourners bid farewell to Liberty

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:49:50 GMT

A funeral service for murdered British teenager Liberty Templeman has taken place in New Zealand.

First big test for Johnson

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:50:20 GMT

Martin Johnson has said England are in good shape ahead of their Pacific Islanders clash.

This Is Genius: Obese wedding, baby pandas, explicit exhibit

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:04 GMT

Fat wedding, baby pands twins, Helen Clark falling over, confused fish.

NZ Prime Minister's fall from grace

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:35:51 GMT

She may be tumbling in the polls, but New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark is also tumbling in the malls.

British boarders cheat avalanche death

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:11:16 GMT

Two British snowboarders who narrowly escaped death in an avalanche in New Zealand captured their near miss on camera.

All Blacks claim TriNations title

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:57:43 GMT

New Zealand claimed their ninth TriNations title and their fourth in a row when they beat Australia 28-24 in a thrilling deciding match.

Backpacker murder suspect in court

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:06:52 GMT

A 15-year-old boy has been committed for trial on a charge of murdering a British backpacker in New Zealand.

British teens sexually assaulted in NZ

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:06:58 GMT

A man has been charged with sexually assaulting two British women on holiday in New Zealand.

Coltrane used in NZ 'wanted' poster

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:54:32 GMT

Wanted posters have gone up in New Zealand with a picture of Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane.

Sport (Lunchtime)

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:41:00 GMT

England out for 363 in third test - All Blacks beat Wallabies - Murray moves to semis

Briton 'murdered in New Zealand'

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:14:37 GMT

A Briton has been killed in a double murder in New Zealand, according to reports.

World News (Evening) for July 5th, 2008

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:06:20 GMT

Mbeki in Zimbabwe for talks - Volcano erupts in Hawaii - Whale saved in New Zealand

Killer whale rescued

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:50:53 GMT

A killer whale stranded on a beach in New Zealand has been released back into the sea.

Stranded whale saved in New Zealand

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:03:17 GMT

A stranded orca whale has been released back into safe water. It was discovered on a beach near Auckland, New Zealand on Friday.

Stranded whale saved in New Zealand

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:41:11 GMT

A stranded orca whale has been released back into safe water. It was discovered on a beach near Auckland on Friday.

Kiwis seal series victory over England

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:45:40 GMT

New Zealand have clinched a 3-1 series win over England by cruising to a 51-run victory in the fifth and final one-dayer at Lord's

Pietersen to skipper England

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:43:29 GMT

Kevin Pietersen will lead England for the first time after inheriting the captaincy temporarily from the suspended Paul Collingwood.

Collingwood gets four-match ban

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:52:19 GMT

England's one-day cricket captain Paul Collingwood has been banned for four internationals.

Sport (Morning) for June 26th, 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:19:56 GMT

Murray faces Malisse - Germany reach Euro 2008 final - New Zealand beat England by one wicket.

Sport (Morning) for June 25th, 2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:12:03 GMT

Murray to face Malisse - British qualifier Eaton also through - Turkey injury crisis.

Andrew vows to carry on

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:55:09 GMT

Rob Andrew will not resign as England's director of elite rugby.

Rugby players 'can return home'

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:24:00 GMT

Four England rugby players allegedly involved in a sex assault can leave the country with the rest of the team.

England rugby players at the centre of allegations 'free to leav

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:24:10 GMT

The England rugby players at the centre of a police investigation in Aukland are reportedly free to leave the country.

England thrashed by All Blacks again

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:47:23 GMT

The England rugby union team's disrupted tour of New Zealand came to a disappointing end with a 44-12 defeat in Christchurch.

Sport (Morning) for June 21st, 2008

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:24:44 GMT

Turkey beats Croatia - England's rugby stars to challenge New Zealand - Murray faces Santoro.

England four decline police interviews

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:57:39 GMT

Four England rugby players are refusing to speak to police in New Zealand about an alleged sex assault.

England ring changes

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:36:30 GMT

England make six changes for the second Test against New Zealand amid a furore over sexual assault claims.

Sex claims against England players

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:48:10 GMT

Police in New Zealand have confirmed they are investigating sex attack claims against four England rugby players.

Collingwood hits out at lunch interval

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:07:59 GMT

England's one-day captain Paul Collingwood has criticised the lunch break that saved his team from defeat.

No switch-hit for Pietersen

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:49:00 GMT

Kevin Pietersen did not get a chance to use his switch-hit shot in the second one-day international against New Zealand at Edgbaston.

England players questioned in NZ

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:13:18 GMT

New Zealand police are investigating a "serious allegation" made against four England rugby players.

Andrew faces tour crisis

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:53:50 GMT

England's stand-in rugby union manager Rob Andrew is facing a crisis in the build-up to the second tour match against New Zealand.

Pietersen switch-hit gets all-clear

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:30:03 GMT

Kevin Pietersen has been told he can carry on using the switch-hitting tactic that earned him two sixes against New Zealand.

England make wholesale changes

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:55:08 GMT

Rob Andrew has made five changes to England's back division for the second tour match against New Zealand.

Sport (Morning) for June 16th, 2008

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:11:50 GMT

Turkey through to Euro 2008 quarter finals - US Open golf goes to play-off - England cricketers looking sharp

England thrash Kiwis

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:07:19 GMT

England raced to a 114-run victory over New Zealand in the first one-day match at Durham.

Sheridan doubt for All Blacks clash

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:48:18 GMT

England prop Andrew Sheridan could miss the second tour match against New Zealand with an eye injury.

Sport (Morning) for June 15th, 2008

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:55:38 GMT

Greece out of Euro 2008 - Scolari in action - Czechs face Turkey

Sport (Morning) for June 13th, 2008

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:18:39 GMT

Austria grab late draw against Poland - Murray injury doubt - England face NZ in first Twenty20 game

Ojo to face All Blacks

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:24:08 GMT

England's stand-in rugby boss Rob Andrew will give Topsy Ojo his debut against New Zealand in Auckland.

Sport (Morning) for June 9th, 2008

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:25:45 GMT

Holland's Robben out against Italy - Ronaldo keeps us guessing - England wrap up 2-0 win against NZ

Easter out of New Zealand tour

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:13:59 GMT

England forward Nick Easter has flown home from the tour of New Zealand with a fractured hand.

England wrap up victory

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:26:34 GMT

Ryan Sidebottom claimed six wickets as England completed an innings victory over New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge.

England take control

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:24:24 GMT

An England victory seems inevitable in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

ABs too tough for Ireland

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:01:22 GMT

The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 21-11 at a rain-soaked match in Wellington.

New Zealand suffers in Third Test

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:55:18 GMT

New Zealand suffered at the hands of England's James Anderson in the second day of the third Test.

Pietersen upbeat about England's chances

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:49:25 GMT

Kevin Pietersen claims England can win their final Test against New Zealand after his 115 helped them to 273-7 on the opening day.

England unchanged for third Test

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:28:47 GMT

The England cricket team will be unchanged for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Special trousers polish Kiwis' balls

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:30:55 GMT

New Zealand's seam bowlers have been using special trousers to improve their swing bowling.

Collingwood relies on experience

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:04:11 GMT

England batsman Paul Collingwood is hoping his experience can help him score more runs.

Injured England pair miss tour

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:03:52 GMT

Paul Sackey and Dan Hipkiss have been left out of England's rugby tour of new Zealand after picking up injuries in the Premiership final.

Batsmen urged to score more runs

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:40:17 GMT

England's batsmen and bowlers will have to fight for their places in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

England name unchanged squad

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:35:15 GMT

For the first time in almost 125 years, England could name an unchanged cricket team for the fifth Test in a row.

Sport (Evening) for May 26th, 2008

Mon, 26 May 2008 17:42:37 GMT

Strauss inspires England win - Hargreaves backs Rio for captain - Federer through to second round

Strauss leads England to victory

Mon, 26 May 2008 14:59:05 GMT

Andrew Strauss hit his 12th Test hundred as England secured a remarkable comeback victory over New Zealand at Old Trafford.

Sport news on May 25, 2008

Sun, 25 May 2008 19:12:52 GMT

Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix - England left chasing record target to win - Doncaster are promoted to the championship

England name unchanged squad

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:04:35 GMT

England have named an unchanged line-up as they prepare to face New Zealand in the second Test at Old Trafford.

Panesar relishes Old Trafford pitch

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:27:43 GMT

Monty Panesar is looking forward to facing New Zealand in the second Test at Old Trafford.

Southee misses training

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:22:22 GMT

New Zealand's teenage bowler Tim Southee missed the team's net session at Old Trafford as he is suffering from a bug.

Vaughan backs young bowlers

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:06:26 GMT

England cricket captain Michael Vaughan is convinced his young attack will put New Zealand under pressure in the second Test.

Tremlett called up

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:32:07 GMT

England have called up bowler Chris Tremlett for the second Test against New Zealand. The first Test ended in a draw.

Sport

Tue, 20 May 2008 05:16:34 GMT

Last training session in Moscow - Rangers level with Celtic - Tremlett called up for second cricket test

Oram stears New Zealand to safety

Mon, 19 May 2008 16:33:33 GMT

A defiant 101 from Jacob Oram guided New Zealand to a draw against England in the first Test at Lord's.

Vaughan reaches century

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:55:40 GMT

Michael Vaughan claimed his 18th Test century as England were bowled out for 319 in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

England Test squad named

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:08:00 GMT

Paul Collingwood has been named in England's squad for the first npower Test despite fitness doubts ahead of the Lord's opener.

Flintoff ruled out of Tests

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:48:51 GMT

Andrew Flintoff will miss England's first two Tests against New Zealand with a side strain.

Briton killed in New Zealand named

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:27:50 GMT

A British tourist who was killed while taking part in an extreme sport in New Zealand has been named.

Briton dies in New Zealand rapids

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:04:44 GMT

A British tourist has been killed while taking part in an extreme sport in New Zealand.

Briton dies in New Zealand rapids

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:54:32 GMT

A British tourist has been killed while taking part in an extreme sport in New Zealand.

Wilkinson out of NZ Tests

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:12:07 GMT

Injury plagued fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has been ruled out two of England's New Zealand Tests because he needs surgery on his shoulder.

English tourist raped in NZ

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:23:04 GMT

An English tourist has been dragged from a secluded track in New Zealand and raped.

Something un-ewe-sual in NZ

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:40:39 GMT

A small town in New Zealand has staged its own version of the running of the bulls - using sheep.

Something un-ewe-sual in NZ

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:33:46 GMT

A small town in New Zealand has staged its own version of the running of the bulls - using sheep.

England poised for victory

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:01:55 GMT

Monty Panesar has put victory within England's grasp in the deciding third Test against New Zealand.