Oceania

Oceania Qualification for RWC 7’s 2009 is this weekend in Samoa

Rugby World Cup News (Free subscription) | yesterday

The next round of qualifications for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 moves to the Samoan capital Apia this weekend. All 11 Member Unions of the Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) are involved across either the men’s or women’s competitions. With Two qualification spots for Dubai next March on offer in both genders. There are eight [...]

Nuclear dispute dogs US ties with New Zealand

OTB News (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Saturday that a lingering nuclear dispute between the United States and New Zealand ought to be overcome to focus on a new era of cooperation in the Pacific and elsewhere….

Rice hails New Zealand ties, holds back on trade deal

Reuters (Free subscription) | 16 hours ago

AUCKLAND (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Saturday hailed warmer ties with New Zealand but offered no commitment on a free trade deal the Pacific nation wants with Washington.

Rice warns China on Olympic security

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned China on Saturday not to use its massive Olympic security apparatus to crack down on legitimate dissent.

The Maori Way - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

TravelPod.com Recent Updates (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago

Down Under, but not Down and Out

Nuclear dispute dogs US ties with New Zealand

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 17 hours ago

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Saturday that a lingering nuclear dispute between the United States and New Zealand ought to be overcome to focus on a new era of cooperation in the Pacific and elsewhere.

Made it back to NZ - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

TravelPod.com Recent Updates (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago

Plane ticket - ££££, Insurance - £££, Travelling the world - Priceless!

Live: Australia v New Zealand

News.com.au (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

Good evening to all you rugby fans and welcome to Foxsports.com.au's live text commentary of the crucial Bledisloe Cup clash between the Wallabies and the All Blacks from Sydney's ANZ Stadium.

• Wallabies 0 All Blacks 0 (k/o 12:05) - Keo.co.za

Another reason to love New Zealand

blue meme (Free subscription) | yesterday

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand students protesting the Iraq war offered a reward to anyone who carries out a citizen's arrest of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her visit to the country Friday. The Auckland University Students' Association is seeking Rice's arrest for her role in "overseeing the illegal invasion and continued occupation" of Iraq, Association President David Do said....

• NZ students offer reward for Rice arrest - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
• NZ students offer reward for Rice arrest - kansascity.com
• See the 16 articles on the same subject

Leave never raised with me: Qarase

Fiji Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

INTERIM Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama's leave pay-out was never raised with the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Government, says deposed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase.

Esava equalises

Fiji Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

FIJI rep Esava Naqeleca saved Suva's blushes yesterday, as he scored the equaliser against Tavua, in the 1-1 draw at the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants.

$135m drug bust: six stand trial

New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

New Zealand's largest drugs bust foiled a plot to flood the country with enough methamphetamine to supply a hit for every person in Auckland. Six men are accused of executing an elaborate plan to smuggle $135 million worth of drugs...

[Followup] New Zealand university students withdraw $5000 reward for arrest of Condoleezza Rice after Auckland police district commander invites them to enjoy a nice cup of STFU

Fark.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

FTFA: "It is unfortunate the police have threatened students for essentially a form of peaceful protest and civil disobedience."When Dr. King and his followers practiced civil disobedience, they knew they could be arrested. That was the point, to show how asinine the laws were. If you're not willing to be arrested for something you believe in, do you really believe in it, or are you just trying to...

Australia and New Zealand players warned not to compete

Reuters UK (Free subscription) | yesterday

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand players have been advised not to travel to Pakistan for this year's Champions Trophy, opening the prospect of a possible boycott of the international one-day tournament.

New Zealand students offer reward for Rice arrest

OTB News (Free subscription) | yesterday

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand students protesting the Iraq war offered a reward to anyone who carries out a citizen’s arrest of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her visit to the country Friday….

New Zealand begins worldwide search for national coach

rockport | 07/17/2008

New Zealand has begun a worldwide search for a new national cricket coach to replace John Bracewell.

• New Zealand begins worldwide search for national coach - Sify
• Kiwis seek Bracewell successor - ECB
• See the 4 articles on the same subject

Telecommunications and VoIP in Asia, Oceania, and the Mideast: A Market Perspective on the Major Economies

nitesh | 05/31/2008

The Asian carriers will be losing less revenue next year from Voice over the Internet Protocol (VoIP) bypass, according to this Research. International voice telecommunications revenue lost to VoIP bypass is gradually declining, even as total international calling continues to increase. The study concludes that as Asian telecommunications companies bring their international rates into line with actual...

Telecommunications and VoIP in Asia, Oceania, and the Mideast: A Market Perspective on the Major Economies

nitesh | 05/27/2008

The Asian carriers will be losing less revenue next year from Voice over the Internet Protocol (VoIP) bypass, according to this Research. International voice telecommunications revenue lost to VoIP bypass is gradually declining, even as total international calling continues to increase. The study concludes that as Asian telecommunications companies bring their international rates into line with actual...