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Six venues to be used for All Blacks 2010 home tests
There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.

NZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life survey
New Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.

Happy birthday Guinness! The black stuff turns 250
It strong, heavy and black - and has kept drinkers coming back for the last 250 years.

<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Impact of Irish stoush may be felt Downunder
The donnybrook between Sir Anthony O'Reilly and Denis O'Brien could ultimately have implications for the ownership of APN and the New Zealand Herald.

Rugby: Grand plans again on All Blacks' agenda
The All Blacks will head off for another Grand Slam tour next year - their third in five years.

The best sights in Southern Ireland
A handful of recommended places to visit when you're in the Emerald Isle.

Airline says bigger bums on seats will cost more
Low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair plans to introduce a 'fat tax' after more than 30,000 people supported such a move in an online poll run by the airline.