NZ General Election 2011

New Zealand will hold a General Election and referendum on the voting system on Saturday 26 November 2011.

Overseas voting begins on Wednesday 9 November and closes at 4.00pm(local time) on Friday 25 November. Over this period, eligible New Zealand voters overseas will be able to download their voting papers from the elections website www.elections.org.nz and return them via fax, by post, or at the Embassy Moscow (working days from 9.30am to 12.00 and 2.00 to 4.00pm).

RWC 2011: Russian Rugby Team arrive in Blenheim to a rapturous welcome

Please click here to go to "The Malborough Express" Rugby World Cup 2011 feature, covering the arrival of the Russian Bears to Blenheim.

RWC 2011: Tournament schedule and watching the game......

Dear RWC 2011 fans

As you know, the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC 2011) is about to start in New Zealand, with Russia in the competition for the first time.  

For those wishing to follow the action, some useful links include: