New Zealand
Apple, Microsoft defend Australian pricing at inquiry
Mar 22, 2013 04:17 EDT
Technology giants including Apple and Microsoft on Friday defended their pricing policy in Australia at an official inquiry launched over concerns that they were overcharging customers.
Ton-up Fulton puts N.Z. in control in England Test
Mar 22, 2013 02:21 EDT
A maiden century from opening batsman Peter Fulton put New Zealand on track for a big first innings total on day one of the third and deciding Test against England at Eden Park on Friday.
Mountaineer who helped Hillary conquer Everest dies
Mar 22, 2013 00:40 EDT
New Zealander George Lowe, the last surviving climber from the expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary that conquered Everest in 1953, has died aged 89.
New Zealand on top in third England Test
Mar 21, 2013 23:28 EDT
Opening batsman Peter Fulton was closing on on his maiden Test century as New Zealand took control on day one of the third and final Test against England at Eden Park on Friday.
Woodward backs Warburton to lead Lions
Mar 21, 2013 23:04 EDT
England World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward believes Wales' Sam Warburton should captain the British and Irish Lions on their forthcoming tour of Australia.
New Zealand make solid start in 3rd England Test
Mar 21, 2013 21:11 EDT
New Zealand withstood England's new-ball attack to reach 79 for one at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
New Zealand favourites to take rugby Hong Kong Sevens
Mar 21, 2013 20:44 EDT
World Series leaders New Zealand are favourites to win the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend but in a season which has proved unpredictable there's plenty of room for an upset.
New Zealand 79 for one at lunch
Mar 21, 2013 19:47 EDT
New Zealand were 79 for one at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test against England at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
England send New Zealand in to bat
Mar 21, 2013 17:34 EDT
England won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
Legend Gregan expects Olympics sevens upset
Mar 21, 2013 03:12 EDT
Wallabies legend George Gregan has tipped an unlikely rugby nation, possibly China, to cause an upset at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro when the sevens format debuts at the Games.
Is South Africa the odd BRIC out?
Mar 21, 2013 01:01 EDT
The meeting of BRICS leaders in Durban next week could uncharitably be described as a summit of the world's emerging economic powers, plus South Africa.
New Zealand growth hits pre-recession levels
Mar 20, 2013 19:36 EDT
New Zealand's economic growth reached a four-year high in 2012, the best since the country went through a recession that it has long struggled to shake off, official data showed Thursday.
Injury-hit Pietersen out of final NZ Test, IPL
Mar 20, 2013 10:17 EDT
England batsman Kevin Pietersen will miss the last Test against New Zealand and the Indian Premier League due to a knee injury which may sideline him for up to eight weeks, officials said Wednesday.
Injury-hit Pietersen out of final NZ Test
Mar 20, 2013 07:37 EDT
England batsman Kevin Pietersen will miss the final Test against New Zealand because of a knee injury and fly home for an specialist examination, English cricket authorities said Wednesday.
Scientists peek into giant squid's gene pool
Mar 20, 2013 01:51 EDT
Scientists announced they had peeked into the DNA of the giant squid, seeking to demystify a deep-sea creature that has haunted sailors' dreams for centuries.
New Zealanders toast end of 'Marmageddon'
Mar 19, 2013 22:36 EDT
Supermarkets across New Zealand have stocked up with Marmite for the first time in more than a year, as a shortage of the salty spread caused by the Christchurch earthquake came to an end.
Pennetta puts herself in Serena's path at Miami
Mar 19, 2013 22:25 EDT
Italy's Flavia Pennetta booked herself a second-round clash with World No. 1 Serena Williams at the Miami Masters after a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Swede Johanna Larsson.
Scientists peek into giant squid's gene pool
Mar 19, 2013 21:48 EDT
Scientists announced they had peeked into the DNA of the giant squid, seeking to demystify a deep-sea creature that has haunted sailors' dreams for centuries.
Rowntree seeks 'clarification' over referee
Mar 19, 2013 21:46 EDT
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is to seek "clarification" from the International Rugby Board (IRB) regarding the performance of referee Steve Walsh in Saturday's 30-3 defeat by Wales.
England seek 'clarification' over referee decisions
Mar 19, 2013 21:44 EDT
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is to seek "clarification" from the International Rugby Board (IRB) regarding the performance of referee Steve Walsh in Saturday's 30-3 defeat by Wales.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| New Zealand Aotearoa (Māori) | ||||||
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| Anthem: "God Defend New Zealand" "God Save the Queen"1 | ||||||
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| Capital | Wellington 41°17′S 174°27′E / 41.283°S 174.45°E | |||||
| Largest city | Auckland2 | |||||
| Official languages | English (98%)3 Māori (4.2%)3 NZ Sign Language (0.6%)3 | |||||
| Ethnic groups | 78% European/Other4 14.6% Māori4 9.2% Asian4 6.9% Pacific peoples4 | |||||
| Demonym | New Zealander, Kiwi (colloquial) | |||||
| Government | Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy | |||||
| - | Head of State | HM Queen Elizabeth II | ||||
| - | Governor-General | Sir Anand Satyanand | ||||
| - | Prime Minister | John Key | ||||
| - | Speaker | Dr Lockwood Smith | ||||
| - | Chief Justice | Dame Sian Elias | ||||
| Independence | from the United Kingdom | |||||
| - | 1st Parliament | 25 May 18545 | ||||
| - | Dominion | 26 September 19075 | ||||
| - | Statute of Westminster | 11 December 1931 (adopted 25 November 1947) | ||||
| - | Constitution Act 1986 | 13 December 1986 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 268,021 km2 (74th) 103,483 sq mi | ||||
| - | Water (%) | 2.1 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2009 estimate | 4,331,600[1] 2nd est=4,266,000[2] (122nd) | ||||
| - | 2006 census | 4,027,9477 | ||||
| - | Density | 16.1/km2 (201st) 41.6/sq mi | ||||
| GDP (PPP) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $115.809 billion[3] (60) | ||||
| - | Per capita | $27,083[3] (34) | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $128.409 billion[3] (54) | ||||
| - | Per capita | $30,030[3] (28) | ||||
| Gini (1997) | 36.2 (medium) | |||||
| HDI (2006) | ▲ 0.944[4] (very high) (20th) | |||||
| Currency | New Zealand dollar (NZD) | |||||
| Time zone | NZST8 (UTC+12) | |||||
| - | Summer (DST) | NZDT (UTC+13) | ||||
| (Sep to Apr) | ||||||
| Date formats | dd/mm/yyyy | |||||
| Drives on the | left | |||||
| Internet TLD | .nz9 | |||||
| Calling code | +64 | |||||
| 1 "God Save the Queen" is officially a national anthem but is generally used only on regal and vice-regal occasions. [5][6] 2 Auckland is the largest urban area; Auckland City is the largest incorporated city. 3 Percentages add to more than 100% because some people speak more than one language. They exclude unusable responses and those who spoke no language (e.g. too young to talk).[7] 4 Percentages add to more than 100% because some people identify with more than one ethnic group.[8] 5 There is a multitude of dates that could be considered to mark independence (see Independence of New Zealand). 6 National Population Estimates: March 2009 quarter.[9] 7 Number of people who usually live in New Zealand.[10] 8 The Chatham Islands have a separate time zone, 45 minutes ahead of the rest of New Zealand. 9 The territories of Niue, the Cook Islands and Tokelau have their own cctlds, .nu, .ck and .tk respectively. | ||||||
