Ninety audition for choir
Ninety audition for choir
The chance of singing in front of a Rugby World Cup crowd at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium drew about 90 singers to choir auditions at the weekend.
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sweepstake offers 300 free nights in hotels
Sweepstake offers 300 free nights in hotels
As part of Queenstown's celebrations for the Rugby World Cup, 300 nights in Queenstown hotels are to be given away during September and October.
Slow sales shut down screenings
Slow sales shut down screenings
Rugby World Cup playoffs will not feature on big 3D screens this October because of low ticket demand.
Homes fetching up to $600 a night during RWC
Homes fetching up to $600 a night during RWC
Dunedin property owners are cashing in on a Rugby World Cup accommodation shortage in the city, with homes fetching up to $600 a night.
RWC plans - trains back
RWC plans - trains back
All aboard for the Rugby World Cup. Passenger trains will roll into Dunedin and 16 streets will come to a standstill in what the Dunedin City Council describes as the most complex logistical challenge in its history.
Stadium car park option ruled out
Stadium car park option ruled out
The Dunedin City Council has ruled out using Logan Park as a giant car park for the Forsyth Barr Stadium during this year's Rugby World Cup.
Cup volunteers receive training
Cup volunteers receive training
A force of volunteers who will be both the face of the Dunedin and the backbone of the city's response to the Rugby World Cup received some job training yesterday.
Businesses expect boost from RWC: tourism monitor
Businesses expect boost from RWC: tourism monitor
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is giving national tourism operators a boost of confidence, research by the Ministry of Economic Development says.
Rooms in short supply for RWC
Rooms in short supply for RWC
The no-vacancy sign for the Rugby World Cup is about to be hung up by Dunedin accommodation providers.
Anthem singers sought
Anthem singers sought
Auditions are being held around New Zealand to find singers to perform national anthems before Rugby World Cup matches.
City council's RWC co-ordinator resigns; to leave after first game
City council's RWC co-ordinator resigns; to leave after first game
The woman in charge of Dunedin's planning for the Rugby World Cup has resigned and will leave her role one day after the first match is played.
Fear fans might drink-drive after train ride
Fear fans might drink-drive after train ride
Over-the-limit Rugby World Cup rugby fans are a potential drink-driving hazard when they disembark from trains at Waitati, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board member Geraldine Tait says.
Rugby: Black is England's new white
Rugby: Black is England's new white
You would not dare wear white to a wedding but the word is England's Rugby World Cup reserve strip is black - all black.
English fan assured of a warm bed
English fan assured of a warm bed
An English fan has been inundated by offers after initially struggling to find accommodation during Rugby World Cup matches in Dunedin.
Ground closed to protect turf
Ground closed to protect turf
The Queenstown Rec Ground has been closed by Lakes Leisure to meet Rugby World Cup turf requirements.
Masses expected in city for RWC
Masses expected in city for RWC
A mass of people, the size of the population of Timaru, is expected to descend on Dunedin for the Rugby World Cup, a new survey reveals.
Accomodation still available for Rugby World Cup
Accomodation still available for Rugby World Cup
Commercial accommodation is still available for the Rugby World Cup, Dunedin tourism officials say.
Student hot spots will be monitored
Student hot spots will be monitored
Authorities will be monitoring student hot spots to ensure they do not become unofficial party zones during the Rugby World Cup.
Queenstown stopover
Queenstown stopover
Arrowtown artist Thomas L. Brown brought one of his paintings along as a backdrop to the Webb Ellis Trophy in Queenstown yesterday, during the Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 Roadshow at the Queenstown Events Centre.
RWC sales pass million; CEO upbeat
RWC sales pass million; CEO upbeat
Ticket revenue $220 million, 82% of Rugby World Cup New Zealand target.