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.

Australasia's largest real estate and property group, Ray White, has reported a 20 per cent improvement in its residential and commercial sales results in Australia and New Zealand for February, 2010.

Federated Farmers believes American dairy farmers have nothing to fear but fear itself, if New Zealand and United States enter into a free trade agreement.

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the start of negotiations towards an eight-nation free trade deal which includes the United States, taking place in Melbourne, Australia this week.

Right now, in all corners of the globe, 24 of the world's best bartenders are polishing their shakers, dusting off their muddlers, packing their skinniest pair of jeans and a few favourite, top secret ingredients.

Sydney, March 14 NZPA - Result of the A-League preliminary final played between Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium here tonight:-

Sydney FC 4 (Chris Payne 20, 29, Alex Brosque 62, Mark Bridge 70)

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, March 12 NZPA - Wellington Phoenix players will not cower should Sydney FC again try to outmuscle the A-League soccer playoff first-timers in tomorrow night's preliminary final.

The NZ US Council today welcomed the opening round of negotiations for an expanded Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) which is to commence in Melbourne on Monday 15 March.

Wellington March 12 NZPA - Australian coach Pim Verbeek says All Whites were "not our first priority" for a warm-up friendly in World Cup soccer preparation.

Sydney, March 11 NZPA - Factbox ahead of the A-League soccer preliminary grand final between Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium here on Saturday (10pm NZT):-

2009-10 regular season record