In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.

Well of course New Zealand isn't anti-American.

2nd attempt in typing out this quote. The A-Z are the favourites to win the world cup trophy and lift their own cup down under where they belong. The reason for them winning is that they knew, have known and know everything about life and cricket. They know all the details and uncertainties of life and cricket and have it all covered. Importantly, they run like hares, bounce back like the kangaroos and all of them, fielding is at par with Jonty Rhodes.

Well, we don't think for a moment that either the U.S. or Australia are out to damage the New Zealand economy, but if there were a sustained period in which they had a free-trade agreement and New Zealand didn't have that same arrangement with the States, that could be both trade- and investment-distorting.

There is no place in the world like Australia. Not even its beautiful neighbor New Zealand.

Pete Bethune is a hero in New Zealand. He's a hero worldwide to people who want to see the end of whaling.