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A sprint around the planetupdated: Thu Nov 24 2011 07:19:00

The Volvo Ocean race is a multimillion dollar sprint around the planet. Mainsail looks at the history of the event.

New Zealand pays homage to rugby heroesupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 13:39:00

TVNZ was there as a massive crowd turned out in Auckland to celebrate the All Blacks Rugby World Cup win.

New Zealand's heart of glassupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 00:30:00

It might have a meeting room named after grizzled New Zealand rugby legend Wayne "Buck" Shelford, but the NZI Centre presents a sleeker appearance on the streets of Auckland.

New Zealand celebrates World Cup winupdated: Mon Oct 24 2011 11:18:00

All Black fans flood the streets of Auckland to celebrate New Zealand's first Rugby World Cup title in 24 years.

New Zealand pays homage to its rugby heroes updated: Mon Oct 24 2011 11:18:00

New Zealand woke up to a giant collective hangover Monday as the rugby-mad nation savored its triumph in the World Cup final in Auckland.

All Blacks edge France to claim Rugby World Cup updated: Sun Oct 23 2011 12:09:00

Hosts New Zealand edged out France 8-7 in a nailbiting finish to the Rugby World Cup final in Auckland Sunday to win the William Webb Ellis trophy for the second time.

All Blacks win second World Cup titleupdated: Sun Oct 23 2011 12:09:00

CNN's Alex Thomas reports from an exuberant crowd of All Blacks fans following New Zealand's victory in the Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand and Australia through to semifinal showdownupdated: Sat Oct 22 2011 08:17:00

Rivals New Zealand and Australia will clash in the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup after both nations claimed contrasting victories in Sunday's remaining two quarterfinals.

Carter wary of 'dangerous' Franceupdated: Thu Oct 20 2011 12:33:00

Sidelined superstar Dan Carter has told his New Zealand teammates to "expect the unexpected" ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup final against France in Auckland.

Rugby love starts early in New Zealandupdated: Thu Oct 20 2011 12:33:00

CNN's Alex Thomas visits a New Zealand rugby youth tournament that typifies how rugby unites the nation.

New Zealand has Rugby World Cup feverupdated: Fri Oct 14 2011 17:47:00

Alex Thomas reports from Auckland, New Zealand, where fans are gearing up for the Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand captain McCaw fit for Rugby World Cup semifinalupdated: Fri Oct 14 2011 17:47:00

New Zealand captain and key forward Richie McCaw has been passed fit for Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal clash with neighbors Australia in Auckland.

Where in the world ... ?updated: Mon Oct 03 2011 16:00:00

[Updated 4 p.m. ET, Monday, October 3] This bungee jumper is free-falling over Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

Auckland's Rugby World Cup sightsupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 10:51:00

Travel past the Viaduct Basin, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill on the way to the RWC final venue, Eden Park.

Quake strikes South Pacificupdated: Mon Apr 18 2011 22:44:00

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Eco-friendly floating diner set for marinas worldwideupdated: Fri Oct 22 2010 07:24:00

Eco-friendly floating restaurants serving sustainable seafood are on the menu for marinas around the world, in a bid to tackle the crisis caused by commercial over-fishing.

Explainer: Why ash cloud endangers aircraftupdated: Fri Apr 16 2010 14:39:00

Volcanic ash clouds are a serious hazard to aviation, reducing visibility, damaging flight controls and ultimately causing jet engines to fail.

5 amazing messages in bottlesupdated: Mon Oct 26 2009 10:35:00

Whenever a message in a bottle is discovered on a beach or floating in the ocean, it feels like something out of a fairy tale. The idea that two people have made a connection that mathematics would say is virtually impossible gives us hope that life is more than a series of random events. Here are five stories of the almost unbelievable connections these messages have brought about.

Man escapes charges for barbecuing pet dogupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 09:21:00

A man who roasted his pet dog to enjoy as a meal with his family and friends escaped prosecution after authorities in New Zealand determined the animal was killed humanely.

Man cooks family dogupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 09:21:00

Calls for a change to New Zealand law after a man legally killed and cooked his pet dog. (Warning: Graphic content)

Nudity, cartoons grab air travelers' attentionupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 11:57:00

Complete this sentence: In the event of a loss of cabin pressure ...

A new approachupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 11:57:00

Virgin America is using humorous cartoon characters in its preflight safety video.

White tiger kills zookeeper as tourists watchupdated: Wed May 27 2009 11:35:00

A white tiger mauled a zookeeper to death at a New Zealand wildlife park Wednesday as a group of tourists watched in horror, police say.

Woman gives birth on airliner, leaves baby in trashupdated: Wed Mar 25 2009 11:57:00

Fate, police say, saved baby Grace from being tossed out with the trash.

SI.com: Jon Wertheim: Australian Open: Men's seed reportupdated: Fri Jan 16 2009 20:51:00

• WERTHEIM: Dementieva looking to make long run

Police to quiz rugby stars over 'attack'updated: Thu Jun 19 2008 04:21:00

New Zealand police are to speak to four England rugby players about attack claims made following an alleged incident at their team hotel in Auckland, it was reported Thursday.

England rugby players in NZ police probeupdated: Wed Jun 18 2008 05:03:00

New Zealand police are investigating a "serious allegation" against four England rugby internationals following an alleged incident at their team hotel in Auckland.

Time.com: Canyoning Tragedy in New Zealandupdated: Wed Apr 16 2008 08:00:00

Six college students and a teacher are killed by a "rain bomb" while on a school-sponsored outdoor adventure

U.S. deports wife killer suspectupdated: Mon Mar 10 2008 08:20:00

A man accused of killing his wife in New Zealand and then abandoning the couple's 3-year-old daughter at an Australian train station has been deported to New Zealand to face murder charges, U.S. immigration officials announced Sunday.

'Pumpkin's' fugitive father caught in U.S.updated: Fri Feb 29 2008 14:05:00

A man accused of killing his wife in New Zealand and then abandoning the couple's 3-year-old daughter at an Australian train station has been captured in suburban Atlanta, authorities said.

Final farewell for Edmund Hillaryupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 06:31:00

Sir Edmund Hillary has been laid to rest in New Zealand after thousands paid tribute to a mountaineer whose conquest of Mt Everest in 1953 was one of the 20th century's defining moments.

Everest conqueror mournedupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 06:31:00

CNN's Hugh Riminton reports on the state funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary, hailed as "bigger and heavier than Mount Everest."

Remembering Edmund Hillaryupdated: Mon Jan 21 2008 04:50:00

Long time friend and TVNZ Presenter Mark Sainsbury joins CNN to talk about the life and accomplishments of Edmund Hillary.

Time.com: An Interview with the Last Adventurerupdated: Sat Jan 12 2008 12:00:00

An expansive talk with Sir Edmund Hillary about his historic ascent and the life and fame that came after

Time.com: Sir Edmund Hillary: Top of the World updated: Thu Jan 10 2008 19:00:00

Remembering the man who, with Tenzing Norgay, achieved one of the century's greatest feats: conquering Mt. Everest

March show: Best of the bestupdated: Mon Mar 05 2007 05:49:00

This month on Business Traveller we're taking another look at some of the stories and issues you wanted to see again.

Kiwi chic: Auckland's thriving boutique cultureupdated: Mon Jan 22 2007 09:33:00

Once known mainly for wine and sailboats, Auckland has recently undergone a style makeover. Owing to financial support from the city and a vogue for renovating historic buildings, the town is now home to a lively boutique scene.

November show: Connectivityupdated: Fri Oct 20 2006 12:17:00

In November, CNN Business Traveller is all about connectivity -- connecting people and places with new technology and experiences.

Real quake shakes tsunami drillupdated: Wed May 17 2006 03:07:00

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the South Pacific nation of Tonga during a simulated tsunami warning drill Wednesday.

Volcano erupts in NZ, one missingupdated: Thu Mar 16 2006 21:10:00

One person was missing Friday after a volcano erupted on a largely uninhabited New Zealand island, according to television reports.

Strong quake hits South Pacificupdated: Mon Apr 11 2005 13:58:00

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Monday southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Dolphin design fulfils lifelong dreamupdated: Fri Dec 17 2004 06:56:00

When Thomas "Doc" Rowe told people almost 30 years ago that he wanted to build a bionic dolphin, people thought he was crazy.

Sunken treasure scheme scuttledupdated: Thu Mar 18 2004 22:14:00

Australian police have arrested a man over a Southeast Asia sunken treasure scheme that promised huge returns to investors.

Money Magazine: Best Buys: Travel strategiesupdated: Fri Sep 12 2003 17:57:00

These days, it's been easier than ever to find a great travel deal.

Fortune: The Playlistupdated: Mon May 12 2003 00:01:00

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Money Magazine: YIELD OF THE MONTH FOR SAVERS WILLING TO TAKE A LITTLE RISK A LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALLupdated: Tue Feb 01 1994 00:01:00

Based in one of the smallest industrial nations, Telecom Corp. of New Zealand (recently traded as an American Depositary Receipt on the New York Stock Exchange at $48; symbol: nzt) is no small comp...

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