Wellington, July 8 NZPA - The MetService has given its British counterpart a run for its money, but has missed out on taking over the contract to supply the BBC with weather forecasts.

Wellington, June 14 NZPA - New Zealand will push ahead with attempts to get a diplomatic solution to whaling in the Southern Ocean at the International Whaling Organisation despite new revelations of corruption.

Wellington, May 1 NZPA - Former Lion Nathan boss Doug Myers is ranked as the 215th wealthiest person in Britain, according to the Sunday Times newspaper.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - One of the world's most expensive and luxurious superyachts is in Wellington. La Masquerade arrived at the weekend and enjoyed Wellington on a good day on Sunday. The 55m motor yacht is owned by English industrialist Sir Robert Ogden, 72.