Wintec will deliver a University of Waikato pre-degree programme in 2010 as the two tertiary organisations collaborate to adjust their overall education programme provision to ensure the needs of the region are met in the capped funding environment.

St Peter's School principal Steve Robb spent a day at Waikato University recently - but in the corridors of power rather than the lecture halls.

Wellington, Nov 21 NZPA - New Zealand Breakers ended their losing away streak by beating the Crocodiles 85-73 in the Australian National Basketball League in Townsville last night.

By Mark Geenty of NZPALondon, Nov 21 NZPA - All Blacks Rodney So'oialo, Neemia Tialata and Jerome Kaino were the star attractions at the Black Ferns' test jersey presentations today as they eye their big rugby day at Twickenham.

By Mark Geenty of NZPALondon, Nov 21 NZPA - The All Blacks are unfazed by the prospect of a rain-soaked rugby test against England early tomorrow as they aim to lay down a marker for the biggest challenge against France

Wellington, Nov 21 NZPA - The New Zealand Breakers beat the Townsville Crocodiles by 85-73 at the Townsville Entertainment Centre tonight.With one quarter remaining they led the Crocs 63-57.

By Chris Barclay of NZPAAuckland, Nov 20 NZPA - Peter Fulton and Grant Elliott inherit the task of providing solidity to a batting line-up prone to collapse when New Zealand's three-test cricket series against Pakistan starts in Dunedin next week.

20 NOV 2009 - New Zealand Cricket has announced the BLACKCAPS squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with the first Test starting in Dunedin next Tuesday [24 November].

Auckland, Nov 20 NZPA - Shane Bond's return from Indian Cricket League exile is complete while fellow Twenty20 rebel Daryl Tuffey is in contention for his first test in more than five years after being included in New Zealand's 13-man

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - Patience had it rewards for Wellington who completed a 99-run Plunket Shield cricket win over Auckland today.

Auckland, Nov 20 NZPA - Tim McIntosh showed good timing in Queenstown today, with a century boosting his confidence ahead the first cricket test against Pakistan next week in Dunedin.

On a couple of occasions I've written about the high per capita success rate of Swedish golfers. Hopefully providing some information which may be of use to NZ Golf and golfers, so that Kiwi golfers can drive, chip and putt

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - New Zealand cricket team named today to play Pakistan in the first test starting in Dunedin on Tuesday:-

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - All Whites soccer coach Ricki Herbert will not be released by his club boss to attend the World Cup draw in South Africa next month.

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - A long wait ended for Canterbury when they beat Otago by 115 runs in a Plunket Shield cricket match in Rangiora today.Otago scored a fighting 355 in their second innings but they were always behind

Auckland, Nov 20 NZPA - The three-day tour cricket match between a New Zealand Invitation 11 and Pakistan ended in a draw in Queenstown today with a session remaining before the scheduled close.

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante reckons his side are hitting their straps at the right time and that New Zealand's qualification for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa has been another big boost

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that the New Zealand and Pakistan Under 19 national sides will play a three-match One-Day International series in Blenheim in early January 2010.

New Zealand's leading Under 19 cricketers begin their preparation for next year's ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with a series against a Sri Lanka development side in Christchurch starting this weekend.