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New Zealand cyclist banned for doping
New Zealand cyclist Adam Stewart has been banned for two years after admitting "anti doping" offences.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:27:18 -0700

New Zealand dismisses rugby W.Cup quake concerns
WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand on Thursday marked one year out from the Rugby World Cup, the biggest event it has ever staged, with one of the host cities still reeling from a huge earthquake and officials warning about price gouging.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:16:51 -0700

Australia, New Zealand tops in citizen charity; U.S. fifth
Australia and New Zealand shared first place, and the United States tied for fifth, in a first-of-its- kind survey ranking 153 nations on the willingness of their citizens to donate time and money to charity. China ranked near the bottom, barely higher than last-place Madagascar.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:25:50 -0700

Australia, New Zealand top charity index; U.S. comes in at fifth
NEW YORK — Australia and New Zealand shared first place, and the United States tied for fifth, in a first-of-its kind survey ranking 153 nations on the willingness of their citizens to donate time and money to charity.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:10:44 -0700

Top New Zealand military scientist quits after resume claims
WELLINGTON, Sept 9, 2010 (AFP) - - New Zealand's top military scientist has quit, it was announced Thursday, after allegations that his resume falsely claimed he was an ex-Marine and an Olympic bobsledder who raced against Jamaica's "Cool Runnings" team.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:23:16 -0700