Everything you need to know about Napier Town: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Napier Town: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Johannesburg, May 3 (ANI): South African cricketer Jacques Kallis has further aspirations for playing at both Test and one-day international level despite his revelation that he did not wish to be considered for the Proteas' squad for the looming ICC Champions Trophy in England.
London, March 17 (IANS) A South African cardinal, who was among the 115 cardinals in the Vatican conclave that elected Pope Francis last week, feels paedophilia is not "a criminal condition" but a psychological illness.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): England pace man Steven Finn thinks he can bowl faster, bouncier and straighter off his new, shortened run-up when he resumes Test duty against New Zealand in Dunedin on Wednesday.
Johannesburg, Feb 24 (ANI): Condoms have been banned from being distributed at schools built on Catholic Church property in South Africa, it has been revealed.
Wellington, Feb 21 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has claimed the team needs high class Ross Taylor to keep performing at the highest level following his century in the second one-day against England at Napier on Wednesday.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Captain Alastair Cook lauded young star Joe Root after the Yorkshire batsman cracked a quick-fire 79 not out as England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the second one-day international, in Napier.
Wellington, Feb 18 (ANI): New Zealand cricketers Tim Southee and Hamish Rutherford have been selected to play for the Black Caps squad against England during the second one-day international match at Napier on Wednesday.
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US astronomers will seek to determine the precise spin of the 2012 DA14 asteroid when it passes the Earth Feb 15 by the smallest-ever recorded margin, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) said.
Washington, February 12 (ANI): When an asteroid makes a record-setting close approach to earth on Feb. 15, a research team will use National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and NASA telescopes to gain a key clue that will help them predict the future path of this nearby cosmic neighbor.
Wellington, Jan. 28 (ANI): New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has made himself unavailable for the upcoming series against England, and has instead opted for the Indian Premier League, as he is still not ready to commit to international cricket, according to his management.
Wellington, Jan 27(ANI): Former New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has made himself unavailable for the upcoming tour by England, as he is not ready yet to end his self-imposed exile from international cricket.
Hyderabad, Jan.4 (ANI): Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi will be questioned by Andhra Pradesh police on January 7 and 8 for allegedly making a "hate speech" against a particular community.
Sderot (Israel), Dec 16 (IANS) The skies are clear. The air raid sirens have stopped wailing and so has the rain of rockets. The pack of journalists too has gone from the hillock overlooking Gaza Strip on the edge of this western Negev city of 24,000 in Israel. But the residents are sure the rockets would start falling again sooner or later as they have for years.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team will tour New Zealand Dec 6?16 to play six Tests as part of its preparations for the FIH World League Round 2 Tournament to be held in Delhi in February next year.
A Scotland based university 'Edinburgh Napier University' where the life and philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore has been taught Wednesday announced two post-graduate scholarships of 5,000 pounds each to students from India and Bangladesh................
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A university in Scotland which teaches the life and philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore has announced two post-graduate scholarships of 5,000 pounds each to students from India and Bangladesh.
London, Nov. 3 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder is in a spot of bother again after he foul-mouthed umpires Evan Watkin and Chris Gaffaney during Wellington's four-day cricket match against Central Districts in Napier this week.
London, Sept 25 (ANI): A deal, claimed to be first of its kind in the world, has been signed to turn by-products from a Scottish distillery into fuel for cars.
Karachi, Sept. 13 (ANI): The inquiry committee formed to probe the garment factory fire in Karachi has termed the incident as "deliberate criminal negligence".
London, Sept 12 (ANI): Indian-origin couple Shrien and Anni Dewani begged for their lives after their vehicle was hijacked during their honeymoon in South Africa, it has emerged.
Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) At least 100 people were killed in Pakistan when fire engulfed two factories, one in Karachi and the other in Lahore, a media report said Wednesday. A day after the blaze, dozens were still trapped in the burning buildings.
London, Aug 16 (ANI): A man accused of murdering Indian-origin Anni Dewani during her honeymoon in South Africa has pleaded not guilty.
London, July 15 (ANI): Women in Britain will now have the right to ask police whether their new boyfriend has a history of domestic violence.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) An exhibition of photographs on the life of poet Rabindranath Tagore has opened at the Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland.
Wellington, July 4 (IANS) An undersea quake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck New Zealand but there was no report of damage or casualty, authorities said Wednesday.
Wellington (New Zealand), July 1 (ANI): International cricket's "Bad Boy", Jesse Ryder, appears to be sorting out his booze-related problems, which resulted in him losing out on a New Zealand Cricket central contract for the 2012-13 season.
Johannesburg, May 25(ANI): Newly appointed Proteas' Twenty 20 and one-day international captain AB de Villiers and fast bowler Morne Morkel are leading the race to win South Africa's prestigious Cricketer of the Year award.
London, May 19(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss, whose form has been under the scanner for the last 18 months after having managed to score just one century in the last 50 innings, has said he is relieved after reaching the three number figure on the second day of the first Test match against the West Indies at Lord's.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has found yet another permanent roosting perch in Europe. A centre dedicated to the life and works of Tagore, described in Britain as India's 'Robert Burns and the Bengali Shakespeare', has been opened in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Wellington, May 3(ANI): Flashy New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has not been selected in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies.
London, April 27 (IANS) Antioxidant-rich watercress can relieve the stress placed on the body by a strenuous workout. Even those who ate the leafy vegetable just two hours before high level exercise experienced the same level of protection, a study said.
Wellington, March 29 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder will make his comeback to cricket with the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a four-week break from the sport due to unspecified personal reasons.
Wellington, Mar 29 (ANI): Stylish Kiwi batsman Jesse Ryder is poised to end his month long self-imposed pause from cricket, to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League for the Pune Warriors.
Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Former New Zealand coach David Trist has said Kiwi fast bowler Chris Martin has hit peak form at the age of 37, 11 years of making his Test debut for the Black Caps against the Proteas in Bloemfontein.
Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Former New Zealand coach David Trist has said Kiwi fast bowler Chris Martin has hit peak form at the age of 37, 11 years of making his Test debut for the Black Caps against the Proteas in Bloemfontein.
Wellington, Mar 7(ANI): Former New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner has advised Kiwi batsmen to play close to their body and not to be impulsive against a menacing fast bowling attack of the Proteas.
Wellington, Mar 6(ANI): Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has said though South Africa is on their way to the World No 1 ranking but if the Black Caps treat them like that the upcoming Test series is as good as lost.
Wellington, Mar 6 (ANI): Former skipper Daniel Vettori has confirmed New Zealand would stick with the lineup that served them well in back-to-back wins in Hobart and Napier, with Tim Southee partnering Chris Martin, Doug Bracewell and Trent Boult in the first test against South Africa.
Wellington, Mar 6(ANI): Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has said though South Africa is on their way to the World No 1 ranking but if the Black Caps treat them like that the upcoming Test series is as good as lost.
Wellington, Mar 6 (ANI): Former skipper Daniel Vettori has confirmed New Zealand would stick with the lineup that served them well in back-to-back wins in Hobart and Napier, with Tim Southee partnering Chris Martin, Doug Bracewell and Trent Boult in the first test against South Africa.
Wellington (New Zealand), Mar.2 (ANI): Star Kiwi batsman Jesse Ryder has been dropped from the national squad for the first Test against South Africa because of poor form, and not because of going out for drinks or for being involved in a verbal bout with patrons of a bar.
Auckland (New Zealand), Mar.2 (ANI): South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has warned that that the Proteas will be focussed on achieving a clean sweep of the one-day series when they play their final "dead rubber" ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Black Caps coach John Wright has admitted that he is losing patience with star batsman Jesse Ryder over his repeated indiscretions.
Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Black Caps coach John Wright has admitted that he is losing patience with star batsman Jesse Ryder over his repeated indiscretions.
Wellington (New Zealand), Mar.2 (ANI): Star Kiwi batsman Jesse Ryder has been dropped from the national squad for the first Test against South Africa because of poor form, and not because of going out for drinks or for being involved in a verbal bout with patrons of a bar.
Napier, Feb.29 (ANI): Former South African opener Barry Richards rates India's Sachin Tendulkar and former South African opener Graeme Pollock as the best batsmen he has seen in his life.
Napier (New Zealand), Feb.29 (ANI): Former South African batting great Barry Richards has many regrets when it comes to his association with the game of cricket, the biggest one of them being the lack of recognition of players who played for the country when apartheid was at its peak.
Napier, Feb.29 (ANI): South Africa on Wednesday cantered past New Zealand by six wickets in the second one-day cricket international, clinching the series with a game to spare.
Napier, Feb.29 (ANI): South Africa on Wednesday cantered past New Zealand by six wickets in the second one-day cricket international, clinching the series with a game to spare.
Napier, Feb.29 (ANI): Former South African opener Barry Richards rates India's Sachin Tendulkar and former South African opener Graeme Pollock as the best batsmen he has seen in his life.
Napier (New Zealand), Feb.29 (ANI): Former South African batting great Barry Richards has many regrets when it comes to his association with the game of cricket, the biggest one of them being the lack of recognition of players who played for the country when apartheid was at its peak.
Wellington, Feb 28 (ANI): Jesse Ryder is doubtful for Wednesday's second one-day international against South Africa, as he has not fully recovered from a torn calf muscle.
Johannesburg, Feb.28 (ANI): Proteas batsman, J P Duminy, has said that he is enjoying playing for the national squad at No. 4.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): A retired Pakistani General and Security analyst has said that the government demolished Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound to stop people from raising a shrine there in support of the killed al-Qaeda leader.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): A retired Pakistani General and Security analyst has said that the government demolished Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound to stop people from raising a shrine there in support of the killed al-Qaeda leader.
Wellington, Feb 25(ANI): Former Australian wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is set to play for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic league, and since he was born in New Zealand, it gives him a chance to qualify for the New Zealand team as per International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules book.
Wellington, Feb 25(ANI): Former Australian wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is set to play for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic league, and since he was born in New Zealand, it gives him a chance to qualify for the New Zealand team as per International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules book.
Wellington, Feb 25(ANI): Former Australian wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is set to play for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic league, and since he was born in New Zealand, it gives him a chance to qualify for the New Zealand team as per International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules book.
Wellington, Feb.13 (ANI): Having scored 91 not out in the Black Caps T20 win over Zimbabwe, Martin Guptill has said that he is now honing his skills before the Proteas come calling.
Wellington, Feb 2(ANI): Zimbabwe is confident that the addition of experienced spin duo Prosper Utseya and Ray Price will play a big part in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Wellington, Feb 2(ANI): Zimbabwe is confident that the addition of experienced spin duo Prosper Utseya and Ray Price will play a big part in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Islamabad, Jan 30 (ANI): Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has risen to the number two spot and his spin partner Abdur Rehman has broken into the top 10 for the first time in his career in the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, after the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi, Adelaide and Napier Tests.
Islamabad, Jan 30 (ANI): Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has risen to the number two spot and his spin partner Abdur Rehman has broken into the top 10 for the first time in his career in the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, after the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi, Adelaide and Napier Tests.
Napier (New Zealand), Jan.28 (ANI): New Zealand on Saturday completed a remarkable day with a record test victory over Zimbabwe, by an innings and 301 runs at Napier's McLean Park.
Napier (New Zealand), Jan.28 (ANI): New Zealand on Saturday completed a remarkable day with a record test victory over Zimbabwe, by an innings and 301 runs at Napier's McLean Park.
London, Jan 26 (ANI): A start-up firm in Scotland will soon be manufacturing biofuel made from whisky by-products, which could be used as a direct alternative for fossil-derived fuel.
Napier, January 22(ANI): New Zealand coach John Wright is still unsure whether to carry on with his current job or not, as his contract expires in August.
Napier (New Zealand), Jan.21 (ANI): New Zealand's cricketers are hoping to frighten touring Zimbabwe batsmen on a green top in Napier.
Napier (New Zealand), Jan.21 (ANI): New Zealand's cricketers are hoping to frighten touring Zimbabwe batsmen on a green top in Napier.
Wellington (New Zealand), Jan.16 (ANI): South African-born pair Kruger van Wyk and B J Watling are in a two-horse race to be New Zealand's new test wicketkeeper after incumbent Reece Young was axed today.
Wellington (New Zealand), Jan.16 (ANI): South African-born pair Kruger van Wyk and B J Watling are in a two-horse race to be New Zealand's new test wicketkeeper after incumbent Reece Young was axed today.
Wellington, Jan 1(ANI): New Zealand player Jesse Ryder desires to continue as an all-rounder despite battling calf injury, his agent Aaron Klee has said.
Sydney, Dec 15(ANI): Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has said that he would consider surgery to alleviate disc swelling in his lower spine if his back continued to inhibit his career.
Hobart (Australia), Dec. 13 (ANI): Self-belief is the key to Kiwi fast bowler Doug Bracewell's success
Auckland, Dec 10(ANI): Kiwi spinner and former captain Daniel Vettori could be dropped from the team for at least a month due to a hamstring injury which forced him to sit out of the second Test match being played against Australia in Hobart, Tasmania.
Cape Town, Nov 10(ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke says that he is happy for struggling wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to continue playing ambitiously in his search for top form.
Wellington, Nov 8 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has decided to keep his bowling ambitions on hold, and is hoping to return to the pitch as early as next week.
London, Aug 27(ANI): The European Convention on Human Rights treaty has helped killers, rapists and terror suspects to fight for their causes and escape prosecution, according to a British daily.
Islamabad, Aug 6 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the situations in Karachi and Balochistan were totally different and that India is not behind every trouble in the country.
Islamabad, June 16(ANI): Media reports alleging that a Pakistan Army major was among five informants arrested for gathering intelligence on Osama bin Laden's compound for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) could further harm the military's image, which is facing a rising backlash at home.
London, May 20(ANI): Essex all-rounder Graham Napier has equalled Australian batsman Andrew Symonds' record 16 sixes in a first-class innings in his team's county championship match against Surrey.
Sydney, Mar 28 (ANI): A new promotional video to help market New Zealand's art deco capital Napier as a destination for Australians shows Kiwi Prime Minister John Key chatting with Shane Warne's alter ego.
London, Feb 17 (ANI): The more Facebook 'friends' you have, the more likely you are to feel stressed out by the social networking site, according to a new study.
London, Feb 17 (ANI): The more Facebook 'friends' you have, the more likely you are to feel stressed out by the social networking site, according to a new study.
Lahore, Feb 4(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain Shahid Afridi as captain to lead the national squad in the ICC World Cup, which will be held from February 19 to April 2 in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb.2 (ANI): New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori and middle-order batsman Jesse Ryder are unlikely to play in the must win fifth one-day international against Pakistan, as they are struggling with a hamstring strain and a finger injury respectively.
Napier, Feb 01(ANI): Pakistan's Misbah Ul-Haq guided his team to a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fourth one-dayer on Tuesday.
Karachi, Feb 01(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board will announce the team captain for the forthcoming World Cup on February 4, a day before the final match of their ongoing one-day series against New Zealand.
Napier (New Zealand), Jan.31 (ANI): Wellington left-arm spinner Luke Woodcock is still looking for his first international wicket after making his debut for New Zealand over the weekend.
Wellington, Jan 24 (ANI): New Zealand paceman Hamish Bennett is happy to find his way as a change bowler despite being an obvious candidate to open the bowling in one-day international cricket.
Karachi, Jan 18(ANI): The Rangers have ended a search operation launched in various localities of Orangi Town area in Karachi, detaining many suspects in the process.
Wellington (New Zealand), Nov.10 (ANI): Wellington's James Franklin is quite eager take on India in the second cricket test to be played at Hyderabad from Friday.
Wellington (New Zealand), Nov.10 (ANI): Wellington's James Franklin is quite eager take on India in the second cricket test to be played at Hyderabad from Friday.
Washington, Nov 01 (ANI): Horror movie 'Saw 3D' topped the Halloween weekend box-office list, earning 24.2 million dollars.
Auckland, Oct 26(ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Andy McKay has revealed that he is training under the guidance of Kiwi great Sir Richard Hadlee to prepare for his Test debut in the upcoming series against India.
Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): A look at the list of top-grossing films this weekend has revealed that 'Paranormal Activity 2' made an estimated 41.5 million dollars.
Napier (New Zealand), Oct. 21 (ANI): Veteran New Zealand Test player Mathew Sinclair has said that it is time for senior Black Cap batsmen to step up to the plate and perform.
Karachi, Oct 20 (ANI): The target killings in Karachi on October 19 were part of an 'international conspiracy,' and the 'forces' involved in it were the same who assassinated the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairperson and former Premier, Benazir Bhutto, the party has claimed.
Washington, Oct 18 (ANI): 'Jackass 3D,'-third in the series of 'Jackass' movies-is Hollywood's top-grossing films with 50 million dollars.
Washington, Oct 11 (ANI): 'The Social Network' has topped the box office for the second weekend in a row.
