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rugby world cup 2011
National
May 24
Rugby World Cup the priority for NZ spy agency
Sports tournaments such as the Rugby World Cup and the Commonwealth Games in Delhi were a focus for New Zealand's spy agency last year, its annual report revealed.
Dunedin
February 3
Volunteers' Rugby World Cup medals remain unclaimed
Dunedin City Council events and special projects officer Kim Newman shows one of many unclaimed 2011 Rugby World Cup certificates and medals on Wednesday.
North Otago
January 6
RWC boosted visitor tally
The Rugby World Cup seems to have staved off any impact the global financial crisis might have had on tourist numbers to the Waitaki District.
Rugby
December 21
Rugby: RWC a 'success', but . . .
A new report calling the Rugby World Cup an "overwhelming success'' has revealed fewer than 10 percent of Auckland businesses believe the sporting event had benefited them.
National
October 20
Cup result unlikely to affect election
Sports Minister Murray McCully thinks the Rugby World Cup could have some benefit for the Government, but does not believe the results will have a political impact.
Editorial
September 12
City basks in warm cup glow
It was a long time coming. All the planning, all the spending, all the waiting and all the anticipation came to a head at the weekend with the opening of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and the beginning of the South's role in that.
Dunedin
September 10
Dunedin police to use eye in the sky
Those enjoying Rugby World Cup games in Dunedin should keep an eye on the sky for the long arm of law.
News
September 8
Pumas spotted at Logan Park
The Pumas arrive for a warm up before a training session at the University Oval in Dunedin yesterday. The scoreboard message, in Spanish, reads: "Welcome and good luck".
Queenstown
September 6
Rousing welcome for Georgia
More than 100 people - including children waving Georgian flags - turned out at Queenstown Airport last night to welcome the Georgia Rugby World Cup squad to the resort and New Zealand. Members of the Georgia RWC squad, including captain Irakli Abuseridze (second from right) are pictured taking in the atmosphere at the airport.
Dunedin
September 6
$48,000 of fencing for city streets
Fancy new barriers will provide a smart appearance to the lower Octagon around Rugby World Cup matches, and make it clear where the temporary liquor ban applies, says the Dunedin City Council.
Business
September 6
NZ meat on menu for cup
Red meat, as well as rugby, will be on the menu for the thousands of visitors in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.
Dunedin
September 6
England's black jersey wins few fans
England's rugby stars were full of praise for Dunedin's Rugby World Cup welcome yesterday, but less sure how their controversial black jersey will be received in New Zealand.
Dunedin
September 5
Lemalu to sing anthem at semifinals
Former Dunedin opera singer Jonathan Lemalu is one of seven distinguished New Zealand singers chosen to perform national anthems at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Entertainment
September 5
Thy TV cup runneth over
Sorry, non-rugby fans. You will not be able to turn on a television over the next six weeks without there being a fair chance of a Rugby World Cup match appearing. Hayden Meikle looks at the vast, vast range of viewing options.
Dunedin
September 4
Pumas' musical response to welcome wins hearts
If Agustin Gosio's skills on the rugby field match his performance on the guitar, then Argentina's wing-centre will be one to watch at the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Rugby
September 4
Rugby: Thorn relives bygone times
Brad Thorn walked down memory lane yesterday, meeting his first rugby coach, and rumbling around the fields of Cromwell, the town where it all started.
Dunedin
September 4
By George, this fan takes it seriously
Expat Englishman Adam Morton has gone several better than just flying an English flag ahead of the Rugby World Cup - he has hung them all over his Dunedin villa.
Dunedin
September 4
Indelible backer of All Blacks win
He's not normally averse to making a statement, but even Dunedin radio disc-jockey Damian Newell is not sure about this declaration.
Rugby
September 4
Georgia one of genuine big improvers
Our series looking at the six teams visiting Dunedin during the Rugby World Cup continues, with Hayden Meikle profiling Georgia.
Rugby
September 4
Time for Italy to step up
Italy is like that screaming teenager who sits at the kids' table at a wedding.
Rugby
September 4
Argentina keen to repeat strong start
Argentina did something the All Blacks could not do at the last World Cup - and that is beat France.
Rugby
September 4
Rugby: French loom large for ABs
From his coastal Auckland eyrie, All Black coach Graham Henry could train a high-powered telescope on the French hotel.
Dunedin
September 2
Accommodation for RWC going fast
If you are more worried about the rugby than the thread count of the sheets you will sleep on that night, you might be struggling to find accommodation in Dunedin for the main World Cup games.
Queenstown
September 2
Events centre facilities have Irish eyes smiling
The hard work put in by Lakes Leisure to prepare facilities for the visiting Irish rugby team has paid off, with the Irish Rugby World Cup squad yesterday giving the thumbs-up to facilities at the Queenstown Events Centre.
Queenstown
September 2
Few hotels, many vans reported booked
Rugby World Cup arrivals in Queenstown this week are "something of a wait and see", Destination Queenstown and the Queenstown branch of the New Zealand Hotel Council say.
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