Top Stories: NEW YORK - America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland told a New York court today that it has the right to face American challenger BMW Oracle Racing in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The S... New Zealand Herald Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:31:31 -0500The International Sailing Federation announced today that, as a result of actions taken by the ISAF Racing Rules Committee and the ISAF Council during the ISAF Annual Conference, several changes in Th... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:02 -0500Cougar II takes the 2009 Lipton Cup, winners sail off for $5K prizes. The 2009 Lipton Cup Regatta was decided last weekend, sailed in unusually light winds, it was a test of patience for most crews. T... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:02 -0500On day one of the Sea Dubai RC 44 Gold Cup day racing could not take place due to the lack of wind. Yesterday's practice session had taken place in 15 knots and and a big swell. Alas, it was not the s... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:02 -0500A dairy farmer has been found dead on a property in South Taranaki.Police communications manager Kim Perks says the man, aged in his 40s, appears to have had a quad bike accident on the farm at Manuta... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:44:05 -0500Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Mark Paston has been ruled out of Sunday's A-League football match against the Roar in Brisbane.Paston corked his thigh at training yesterday and will not recover in time... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:44:04 -0500The Supreme Court has quashed three sex convictions of a South Auckland man and ordered a retrial.Peter Buddle is serving time for six counts of sexually assaulting two girls who were under the age of... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:44:03 -0500Ever wondered what it would be like to sail aboard an America's Cup mulithull? Guido Trombetta and Team Alinghi present this gallery of images taken aboard Alinghi 5 during a training session off Ras ... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:24 -0500The shifts in weather patterns have brought more excitement to sailors and spectators in the third days of the round robin races at the Malaysian Match Racing Championship. ... [... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:24 -0500Out of the early Caribbean morning sunshine, Mike Golding and Javier Sanso, glided the final miles to the finish of the Transat Jacques Vabre off Puerto Limon, Costa Rica in an excellent third place. ... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:23 -0500The America's Cup Defender, today argued before the NYSC Appellate Division in defence of two of the Defender's fundamental rights - to choose the venue and the right to race a challenger that complie... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:23 -0500Still in Cape Town after a collision at the start of leg 4, Cork may be ready to leave as early as tomorrow. Cape Breton Island has been slowly but surely chipping away at Spirit of Australia's lead. ... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:23 -0500British yachtsman, Alex Alley, was the sixth entry to sign-up for the Global Ocean Race 2011-12. Earlier this week, he verified that Gosport based, offshore sailor, David Thomson, will be co-skipper i... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:23 -0500A 69-year-old Tauranga man is critically ill after being shot in the chest overnight.Unconfirmed reports suggest the man was hunting with a companion in forest south of Taupo when they were shot at by... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:05:36 -0500A man already charged with assault, is now facing a manslaughter charge over a death in Queenstown.A homicide investigation was launched after Mark James Smith was found unconscious on Camp St a week ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:31:01 -0500The Gold Coast Titans and the North Queensland Cowboys may be prepared to offer former Kangaroos five-eighth Greg Bird an NRL lifeline.Both clubs have expressed an interest in Bird after he successful... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:30:59 -0500Torresen Marine, Muskegon, Michigan’s Hunter Dealer would like to invite all Hunter Owners in Western Michigan and Indiana to travel with us by charter bus to the Strictly Sail Chicago boat show... Around the world of Sailing Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:12:22 -0500Permissions sought for Cowes Outer Harbour Project - 21 Jul 2009Cowes Harbour Commission has received an application for a Cowes Harbour Works and Dredge Consent from SEEDA (South East England Develop... Yachts And Yachting Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:28:37 -0500Mike Pero is bewildered as to why Air New Zealand would accuse him of cashing in on the 30th anniversary of the Erebus tragedy.The mortgage broker has organised a Boeing 747 to fly over Antarctica in ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:54 -0500Buses across Auckland will be at a standstill again today as drivers meet to discuss the latest pay offer from New Zealand Bus.There will be no Metrolink, North Star, Go West, Waka Pacifc, Link or Cit... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:54 -0500Rain caused major disruptions to day two of the first cricket test between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Dunedin. Over three hours play and 54 overs were lost to rain and bad light, with New Zealand ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:52 -0500Sweden's Robin Soderling has claimed his second major upset at the ATP World Tour Finals after a 7-6, 6-1 win over Novak Djokovic.Soderling, who is competing in the elite year-end showpiece at London'... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:50 -05001.Urban Adventure play center for children 2.Roaming entertainment and face & body painting to entertain children 3.Three falcons with trainers to demonstrate the National Bird’s abilities... Dubai Chronicle Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:13:59 -0500Auckland fire crews are still at the scene of a large blaze in the suburb of Penrose.Emergency services were called to a commercial building on O'Rorke Rd shortly before two o'clock this morning. The ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:23 -0500A legal mind is not surprised the Government has rushed a bill through Parliament validating the oaths of a number of police officers.Police recruits who were sworn-in between October 1 last year and ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:21 -0500Wellington has made a dreadful start to its second innings in the Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts in Hamilton.The visitors were 18 runs behind on the first innings and by stumps were n... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:21 -0500Air New Zealand claims mortgage broker Mike Pero's offer to take relatives of the Erebus crash to Antarctica is a publicity stunt to leverage gain from the anniversary of the tragedy.Saturday marks 30... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:19 -0500The All Black selectors have named a strong, experienced line up for the final test of the year against France in Marseille.As expected coach Graham Henry has made three changes to the side that beat ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:17 -0500Classic action in the UK is building up for 2010 and beyond as the Pendennis Cup announces that it will run a regatta in 2012 to coincide with the Olympics and that next year's event has already ... Yachting World Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:14:15 -0500Send us an event report Consistency was a rare commodity at Northampton Sailing Club for the annual Lark Winter Championship, both in terms of the gusty breeze and the results, with 5 different rac... Yachts And Yachting Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:22:01 -0500Send us an event report Cork may be ready to leave Cape Town tomorrow Cork may be ready to leave Cape Town as early as tomorrow if progress on repairs to the boat continues as it has been. At th... Yachts And Yachting Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:41:49 -0500Who is faster - l'Hydroptere or Alexandre Caizergues kitesurfing? Check out both on their speed record attempts on this great video compilation ... [... Sailing News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:07:39 -0500The champions of this year's European X40 Series - skippered by Pete Cumming (GBR) - consolidated their overnight lead by winning the first three races of the day, setting them on the way to vict... Yachting World Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:34:20 -0500Send us an event report On December 4-6, hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht Club (LYC) in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA) will celebrate the fourth running ... Yachts And Yachting Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:30 -0500While some sports wrestle with it, hockey is embracing the use of technology.The International Hockey Federation will trial an updated video review system at the Champions Trophy, starting in Melbourn... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:26:54 -0500Police officers sworn in between October 1st 2008 and October 12th this year have not officially been police officers at all.Until the passing into law of the Policing Act 2008, police officers could ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:26:51 -0500Team New Zealand has won both of its races to further consolidate its position at the top of the leader board of the Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta in Nice.Wins over Team Origin and Team French Spirit h... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:40:05 -0500The man accused of murdering Wanganui boy Karl Perigo-Check has made another appearance in court.Rikki Ngatai-Check has been remanded in custody until next month.The 22-year-old is the boyfriend of Ka... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:40:04 -0500South Auckland police are appealing for help identifying a man found dead in a cemetery.His body was discovered by a father and son, who were visiting a grave at the Manukau Memorial Gardens at around... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:54:22 -0500The Auckland City Council say it is still not known if a credit card scam that has targeted its car parks was orchestrated by criminals from overseas or the work of locals.General manager of finance A... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:03:13 -0500Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse is making Blake Fielder-Civil sign a pre-nuptial agreement before they remarry, to prove he isn’t after her money. NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:03:13 -0500Auckland police are warning people of a scam doing the rounds involving fake travellers cheques.Sellers on websites such as Trade Me are being contacted and offered payment in travellers cheques. When... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:03:12 -0500America's Cup rivals Alinghi of Switzerland and BMW Oracle Racing of the United States are still fighting over the venue with just more than two months to go before the first race between their giant ... eTaiwan News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:39:28 -0500A former Sydney rugby league star's conviction for wounding his girlfriend has been quashed.Ex-Cronulla player Greg Bird had been sentenced to eight months prison for slashing Katie Milligan's face wi... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:47 -0500Mariah Carey’s performance in new movie ‘Precious’ will be honoured at the 21st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival where she will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award . NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:47 -0500Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have reportedly rekindled their relationship under the condition that the stunning actress doesn’t mention “marriage”. NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:46 -0500Lady Gaga spent $1,000 on pizza for fans waiting for her autograph.The ‘Bad Romance’ singer ordered 80 cheese pizzas for people who were waiting for her autograph outside a Los Angeles store where... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:43 -0500Collectively all clubs from Lake Cootharaba, Noosa, Maroochydore, Lake Baroon and Mooloolaba will be represented in the 14 class event which has attracted entries from 13 countries including the Chile... Sailing News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:03 -0500A six-month-old boy has been flown to Wellington Hospital after suffering an allergic reaction to his milk formula.The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the boy's home in Wainui... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:13 -0500Natalie Portman thinks Jake Gyllenhaal is “perfect”.The actress loved hanging out with the actor – who is dating Reese Witherspoon – while filming their new movie ‘Brothers’ and praised hi... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:12 -0500Liverpool football manager Rafa Benitez is turning his focus to the English Premier League after his side crashed out in the group stage of the European Champions League.The five-time winners have no ... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:11 -0500A trip to the shops has ended abruptly and unceremoniously for an elderly Gore woman.The woman has reversed her car into the entrance of Gore's Countdown supermarket.Gore police say its still unclear ... 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