New Zealand
Events

Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket have confirmed that Ralph Waters will assume the role of chairman of the organising committee for the 2015 World Cup – a position left vacant following the death of James Strong earlier this month.
Business

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) referees will be taking to the field in a new pink kit, after a three-year sponsorship deal was agreed between the Union and home insulation materials provider, Pink Batts.
Events

The 2011 Rugby World Cup attracted over 133,000 international visitors to New Zealand and had a short-term economic impact of NZ$1.73 billion (US$1.46 billion), according to a government report.
Events

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that New Zealand and Italy will host its Junior World Championship in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Business

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced that the Wellington Hurricanes and Canterbury Crusaders Super Rugby franchises will have private operators from next year, as part of ongoing efforts to provide greater financial stability to club rugby.
Media

Triathlon New Zealand has partnered with international sports marketing agency RedTorch to market the remodelled Tri NZ High Performance Property to prospective commercial partners.
Business

The iconic All Blacks jersey will carry a sponsor's branding for only the second time in its history after the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) confirmed a five-and-a-half-year deal with insurance company AIG earlier today.
Business

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) is remaining tight-lipped on reports that it is set to break with tradition by agreeing a major sponsorship for the national team’s iconic black jersey.
Events

ESPN Caribbean has acquired the rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through to 2015 in a deal with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS).
Media

The decisive final day of dramatic racing at the America's Cup (AC) World Series World Series in Newport will be shown coast to coast in the USA on NBC on July 1, signalling the return of live AC racing to network television in the United States for the first time in 20 years.
Business

Rugby World Cup 2011 organisers have stated their satisfaction after being able to slash 20% off projected losses from staging last year’s tournament in New Zealand.
Business

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced sponsorship extensions with five major partners, but chief executive Steve Tew has warned that the Union still faces “significant” financial challenges.
Media

Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has added to the success story surrounding New Zealand’s staging of the 2011 World Cup by revealing a series of broadcast landmarks for the tournament.
Business

The New Zealand Rugby Union’s (NZRU) staging of the 2011 World Cup has allowed the organisation to report a NZ$9.6 million (US$7.9 million) profit for last year, reversing near identical losses for the previous 12 months.
Business

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has signed a long-term sponsorship and media rights agreement with Pitch International, with the organisation claiming the deal will “safeguard” the future of the sport in the country.
Business

Insurance firm AMI has stepped up its backing of sport in Christchurch by securing the naming rights to the earthquake-ravaged city’s new stadium.
Business

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has insisted that New Zealand’s staging of the 2011 Rugby World Cup exceeded expectations, after revealing encouraging initial financial results for the competition.
Business

The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has sealed the biggest sponsorship deal in its history, with Pirtek agreeing terms on a wide-ranging partnership.