NZPA Correspondent

Sydney, March 21 NZPA - New Zealand's lead in the International Rugby Board's sevens world series was cut dramatically today as Samoa cruised to their second consecutive tournament win in Adelaide.

NZPA Correspondent

Sydney, March 21 NZPA - New Zealand's plight against sevens nemesis Samoa worsened in Adelaide today as their lead in the International Rugby Board world series was eroded after elimination in the Cup quarterfinals.

Sydney, March 21 NZPA - New Zealand were knocked out of the Cup competition at the International Rugby Board sevens world series tournament in Adelaide today after losing their quarterfinal with Samoa 24-19 in extra time.

Sydney, March 19 NZPA - New Zealand's reward for completing pool play unbeaten at Adelaide's leg of the International Rugby Board's sevens world series is a quarterfinal with recent nemesis Samoa.

NZPA Correspondent

Sydney, March 19 NZPA - New Zealand made a successful start to the Adelaide leg of the International Rugby Board sevens world series by beating Scotland 31-0 tonight.

Wellington, March 19 NZPA - New Zealand were forced to make a late change to their squad contesting the Adelaide leg of the International Rugby Board sevens series starting today after veteran Lote Raikabula was ruled out with injury.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Teams and factbox for tomorrow's first cricket test between New Zealand and Australia at the Basin Reserve here (11am start NZT):-

Today's official opening of the Kupe Gas Project by the New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, demonstrates the important role of the project in helping to secure New Zealand's gas supply needs.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - If New Zealand's cricketers are accused of anything this week it won't be poor preparation, says batting kingpin Ross Taylor.

NZPA Correspondent

Sydney, March 17 NZPA - New Zealand rugby sevens' supremo Gordon Tietjens has distanced himself from reports linking him to a coaching role at South Africa's Eastern Province.