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Colin Meads, greatest All Black of 20th century, dies at 81

By STEVE McMORRAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact agreed to under the Obama administration in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Jan. 23, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

New signs of life for Pacific TPP trade deal Trump nixed

By Nicole Ault - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) drives to the basket against Florida forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) and guard Kasey Hill (0) in the first half of an East Regional semifinal game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in New York. The NCAA allows schools to go on foreign exhibition tours every four years, an excursion that gives teams 10 practices to prepare for the summer games. It is precious time for coaches and players to work together on and off the court, tasks that otherwise couldn’t start until October. Wisconsin leaves this weekend on a 12-day trip to New Zealand and Australia. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Wisconsin takes trip Down Under with team in transition

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

In this April 18, 2017, photo supplied by the Tourism New Zealand, United States actress Bryce Dallas Howard reacts as she enjoys a kayak trip down the Dart River in the Mt. Aspiring National Park, in New Zealand. Howard says her enthusiasm for New Zealand hasn't dimmed since she first visited at age 5 and was so stunned by the scenery she felt like she'd been transported to some other planet. The actress this week begins a campaign to promote the South Pacific nation as a tourist destination to Americans and Canadians. (Tourism New Zealand via AP)

Bryce Dallas Howard says N. Zealand like ‘some other planet’

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press

Team NZ likely to defend America’s Cup in 2021

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Scott Brown, the U.S. ambassador in New Zealand, poses for a photograph at the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Wellington, New Zealand. Brown took up the post two weeks earlier, becoming one of the first ambassadors tapped by President Donald Trump to begin serving. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

AP Interview: Scott Brown, US ambassador to New Zealand

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press

Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton celebrates after defeating Oracle Team USA to win the America's Cup sailing competition Monday, June 26, 2017, in Hamilton, Bermuda. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

New Zealand promises to do ‘right thing’ with America’s Cup

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Fans of Emirates Team New Zealand celebrate in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 after they defeated Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup in Hamilton, Bermuda. (Nick Reed/New Zealand Herald via AP)

America’s Cup win brings relief, elation for New Zealanders

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press

Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling steers his boat in race nine against Oracle Team USA during America's Cup sailing competition Monday, June 26, 2017, in Hamilton, Bermuda. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Team New Zealand routs Oracle Team USA to win America’s Cup

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

In this photo provided by America's Cup Event Authority, Emirates Team New Zealand, top, competes against Oracle Team USA during the America's Cup sailing competition in the Great Sound of Bermuda, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (Gilles Martin-Raget/ACEA via AP)

Burling, Team New Zealand reach match point in America’s Cup

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

In this photo provided by America's Cup Event Authority, Emirates Team New Zealand competes against Oracle Team USA during the America's Cup sailing competition, in the Great Sound of Bermuda, Saturday, June 24, 2017. (Ricardo Pinto/ACEA via AP)

Spithill, Oracle get swagger back with 1st America’s Cup win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Mexico's and New Zeland's players fight during the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Mexico and New Zealand, at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA takes no further action on Mexico-New Zealand clashes

Associated Press

Emirates Team New Zealand sails during a training session Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Hamilton, Bermuda. Emirates Team New Zealand faces Oracle Team USA in more America's Cup sailing competition this weekend. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

America’s Cup reaches crossroads as Kiwis near win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

This image supplied by the Mountain Scene newspaper, in Queenstown, New Zealand, shows the front page from the Thursday, June 22, 2017, edition naming Queenstown's convicted drink drivers. The newspaper in a New Zealand resort town is taking a stance against drunken driving by identifying those convicted of the offense this year on its front page. Queenstown’s breathtaking scenery, adventure sports and skiing have made it a must-see destination for millions of tourists but its vibrant nightlife has also contributed to what some describe as an epidemic of drunken driving. (Mountain Scene via AP)

New Zealand newspaper names all drunk drivers on front page

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press

Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby, left, and cyclist Josh Junior cross the boat as they race Oracle Team USA during the fourth race of America's Cup competition Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Hamilton, Bermuda. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Kiwis pedaling toward possible America’s Cup upset

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Mexico's and New Zeland's players fight during the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Mexico and New Zealand, at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Mexico recovers to beat NZ 2-1 in fiery Confed Cup game

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, June 18, 2016 file photo, Alexander Shprygin holds a Russian flag while speaking to the media as a group of soccer fans deported from France arrived in Moscow. Russian fans say dozens, including a notorious fan leader, have been barred from going to Confederations Cup games after they had ID documents unexpectedly canceled. Fan leader Alexander Shprygin, who was twice expelled from France last year following violence between Russian and English supporters in Marseille, says his ID was canceled and he has heard of around 50 similar cases. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

Russian fans say dozens barred from Confederations Cup

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

The Emirates Team New Zealand windsail is mirrored in a puddle as the team hauls out the boat in the Great Sound, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Hamilton, Bermuda. Emirates Team New Zealand faces Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup sailing match starting June 17. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

America’s Cup sailors have social media #battleofbermuda

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Peter Burling, helmsman for Emirates Team New Zealand, left, shakes hands with skipper and helmsman Jimmy Spithill for Oracle Team USA, right, in front of the America's Cup trophy, known as the &quot;Auld Mug,&quot; before a news conference Friday, June 16, 2017, in Hamilton, Bermuda. America's Cup match competition begins Saturday. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Oracle skipper Spithill tough on, off water in America’s Cup

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press