Top Stories: Having opened a further 15 miles on Groupe Bel, there was an element of relief in the voice of Safran skipper Marc Guillemot this morning. While his co-skipper Charles Caudrelier snatched some well de... Yachting World Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:51:52 -0500Yachting World's fortnightly podcasts are available every fortnight. Shoretalk is produced in association with Jive Talking, the Volvo sailing podcast... Yachting World Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:51:48 -0500Send us an event report The ninth British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) Cowes Regatta will join the prestigious Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Circuit (PCYC) from 2010 as part of a three-year sponsor... Yachts And Yachting Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:06:53 -0500Send us an event report Close to the finish Having opened a further 15 miles on Groupe Bel which has pursued them hard more than the last week, there was an element of relief in the voice of Safra... Yachts And Yachting Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:06:51 -0500The last boat is now home in the Solidaire du Chocolat, a 5,000 mile double-handed race from France to Mexico. During the fifth week at sea in La Solidaire du Chocolat, the closeness of the finishes w... Sailing News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:02:21 -0500The Government has secured an agreement with the Maori Party to pass the emissions trading scheme into law this week.The deal involves concessions on forestry, fishing and agriculture and acknowledges... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:19 -0500Gerard Butler has been named the best British actor in Hollywood in a poll by DVD rental service LoveFilm, beating a number of high-profile stars, including Christian Bale and Kate Winslet. NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:18 -0500World tennis number one Roger Federer has battled in his opening match of the ATP's World Tour Finals in London.Federer bounced back from a set down to beat Spain's Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. He... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:17 -0500James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce.The former ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star split from actress Heather McComb earlier this year and has now started legal proceedings to officially end their six-ye... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:16 -0500Wild Thing Yachting, the owners of the world famous Super Maxi Wild Thing, (known as Skandia from 2000 to 2008 and 2003 line honours winner of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart) are offering the multi-millio... Sailing News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:20:52 -0500Groupama 3 has arrived in Cape Town for repairs to begin to reinforce the aft beams. After the gales which Groupama 3 had to avoid just after suffering damage, followed by the tradewinds fuelled by th... Sailing News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:20:51 -0500Images from the 18ft Skiffs NSW Championship Race 3 on Sydney Harbour. Michael Coxon, Aaron Links and Trent Barnabas scored their third successive win in Thurlow Fisher-City to lead Gotta Love It 7 on... Sailing News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:20:51 -0500Kate Hudson has revealed her six-year-old son Ryder – from her failed marriage to Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson - has a crush on her ‘Nine’ co-star Penelope Cruz. NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:59:48 -0500Mapei, global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for buildings, has announced that it is conducting exclusive presentations about innovative 'cool roofing' solutions... AME Info Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:45:35 -0500Clothing and nursery product retailer Postie Plus Group is upbeat about its performance, with first quarter sales up 15 percent from earlier in the year.Chief executive Ron Boskell says it indicates t... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:40:25 -0500Lily Allen has made a U-turn in her stance on the pirating and illegal sharing of her music, saying she doesn’t mind people copying her CDs and selling them on at a profit. NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:40:24 -0500‘Desperate Housewives’ is affecting Eva Longoria Parker’s sex life.The actress admits she and husband Tony Parker can only get steamy between the sheets at weekends because of her filming schedu... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:40:23 -0500The Supreme Court is allowing the Crown to appeal the acquittal of George Gwaze.The Christchurch man was found not guilty last year of the murder of his niece Charlene Makaza in 2007.The Crown appeale... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:40:23 -0500An announcement is imminent on the free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Prime Minister John Key says talks with the IRB on the joint Maori TV, TVNZ, and TV3 bid have been positive... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:15:02 -0500Leona Lewis says she is a “good diva”.The British singer, who has a reputation for being one of the nicest people in pop, says she only has the good characteristics of a diva – which includes ha... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:15:01 -0500Rachel Hunter is reportedly dating Eddie Irvine.The New Zealand-born model is said to be getting over her split from ice hockey player Jarret Stoll – who ended their relationship just seven weeks be... NZ City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:15:00 -0500One of two teenage girls charged with the murder of a 78-year-old Opotiki man has finished giving evidence.Eighteen-year-old Courtney Churchward and a 15-year-old girl have pleaded not guilty to murde... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:56:19 -0500Rachel McAdams needed to do lots of yoga to fit into her ‘Sherlock Holmes’ outfit.The actress had to wear a lot of tight-fitting corsets for her role as Irene Adler in Guy Ritchie’s new movie ab... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:56:18 -0500Middlemore Hospital has just rolled out a new campaign aimed at curbing the number of its patients who smoke.A report by the Ministry of Health has revealed only 10 percent of the hospital's patients ... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:56:17 -0500Burger King Breakers guard Kirk Penney has declared himself fit for Thursday night's Australian basketball league home game against the Cairns Taipans.The reigning Australian basketball league MVP has... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:56:16 -0500Scuttlebutt is published each weekday with the support of its sponsors, providing a digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American focus. Scutt... Scuttlebutt Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:31:51 -0500One of the teenagers charged with the murder of a 78-year-old Opotiki man has given evidence at the High Court in Rotorua.Eighteen-year-old Courtney Churchward has pleaded not guilty to murdering John... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:32:30 -0500The All Blacks have have come through the win over England at the weekend injury free.The squad has arrived in Marseille ahead of the test against France, with assistant coach Steve Hansen hailing a f... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:32:30 -0500THE fourth edition of the Malaysian Match Racing Championships begins today at Ri-Yaz Heritage Resort and Spa in Pulau Duyong with 13 teams competing for the titles and wildcard entry into the Monsoon... New Straits Times Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:59:52 -0500Telecom has done it, now TelstraClear is looking at moving its call centre to the Philippines.TelstraClear says it is conducting a feasibility study on some of its inbound contact centres.If the compa... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:00:47 -0500ACT is trying to stop the Government doing a deal with the Maori Party to pass the emissions trading scheme.The Government is set to announce an agreement with the Maori Party, allowing it to push its... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:00:46 -0500Aged care and retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has posted a record first half profit.Net income rose $38.5 million, up 10 percent on the previous year.Realised profit, which excludes defer... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:00:45 -0500A sail plane crashed in Sakarya province near Turkish largest city of Istanbul on Sunday and two people were injured including the pilot, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported. The Brazilian... People's Daily Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:00:22 -0500A Rotoiti primary school says the community is deeply saddened at the killing of its principal.Hawea Vercoe died after allegedly being "king hit" and falling to the ground outside The Quart House bar ... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:32:11 -0500Race 4 of Clipper 09-10 - Eight of the boats crossed the start line for the 4,700-mile race to Geraldton, Western Australia. California was followed by Spirit of Australia, looking for a win on this r... Sailing News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:23:27 -0500A cool change has swept into northern New South Wales this morning, bringing relief for firefighters.More than 100 fires have been burning in the state over the last week and tracts also ignited in Vi... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:04:50 -0500Cancer treatment appears to be a priority for the country's 21 District Health Boards.The 21 DHBs' ratings on the Government's six health targets are being published nationally for the first time toda... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:04:49 -0500Representatives of a thousand Solid Energy coal miners are back around the negotiation table this morning to discuss what progress has been made in their industrial dispute.The EPMU members from the R... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:45:32 -0500Shrink Team New Zealand were gracious in defeat after Italian yachting syndicate Azzurra won the Louis Vuitton Trophy final in France today. The Italians beat the New Zealanders 2-0 in the final, win... New Zealand Herald Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:06:57 -0500Send us an event report The weather forecast of strong winds and heavy rain deterred many boats from the CVRDA event at Baltic Wharf on Saturday where dry weather with shifty winds, lighter than fo... Yachts And Yachting Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0500Send us an event report Light winds make for a slow start The 24th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) started in spectacular style today as 209 yachts from 32 nations sailed across the start line... Yachts And Yachting Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:13 -0500Send us an event report Coffee route with a kick On a race which has a recent history of dealing close, tight finishes, the final miles of the Transat Jacques Vabre can be the most nerve racking. ... Yachts And Yachting Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:12 -0500Send us an event report The return of Aqua & Ceeref The build up for the Sea Dubai RC44 Gold Cup is almost done, the boats are on the water and teams are out practicing and the race starts on We... Yachts And Yachting Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:07 -0500A train is on fire outside Mt Eden Prison in Auckland.Four fire appliances and 16 firefighters are battling the flames on a single carriage. Both ends of Boston Rd have been closed and delays to traff... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:23:03 -0500A New Zealand-born teenage thug in Melbourne is being described as "our resident evil" after managing to get a deportation order overturned.After being found guilty of 66 offences earlier this year th... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:23:02 -0500French backrowers Imanol Harinordoquy and Louis Picamoles have been ruled out of Sunday's test against the All Blacks in Marseille through injury.France coach Marc Lievremont recalled flanker Fulgence... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:23:01 -0500Send us an event report On Monday the 23rd of November, the Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup, will depart from Tenerife, Canaries Island, bound to Sint Maarten, in the Caribbean. Five nations are re... Yachts And Yachting Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:22:29 -0500A pedestrian and a cyclist have been shot by a compressed air paint ball gun in Wellington.Someone in a passing green sedan in Wadestown fired the shots at 4.15 yesterday afternoon.Police are urging a... NZ City Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:11 -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 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:43:13 -0500A Hull-based yacht is being inspected to see if it can continue in a round-the-world race after it was involved in a collision.The Hull and Humber clipper was holed in a collision with the Cork boat a... BBC Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:13:29 -0500Send us an event report Stormy conditions in the Solent forced the cancellation of all racing in the Garmin Hamble Winter Series on Sunday 22nd November. Despite the bleak outlook Principal Race Of... Yachts And Yachting Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:58:21 -0500Right from the outset, Dean Barker and Emirates Team New Zealand have demonstrated how polished and well rehearsed their teamwork is thanks to the years that they have been working together as a team.... Yachting World Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:02:10 -0500Top Modern Dental Clinic has opened its newest practice in Dubai Marina, completed with the latest in painless laser treatment technology. Laser treatments particularly suit patients with concerns ove... AME Info Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:39:57 -0500The final and most crucial round of the 2009 World Match Racing Tour, the Monsoon Cup is being sailed in Terengganu, eastern Malaysia from December 1-6th. Once, the weeks before this major event provi... Sailing News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:35:18 -0500The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron team of William Tiller, Donovan Neill, Shaun Mason & Arnau Farras-Knowles have won the 2009 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship following a day of... Sailing News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:35:17 -0500The crew of the Hobart yacht Whistler turned in a unique performance over the weekend. Whistler, a Dovell-designed 38-footer owned by Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania member David Rees, finished the 190 m... Sailing News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:35:16 -0500 | 
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