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latest news & developmentsHighlanders hold off Brumbies to register fourth win
The Highlanders stunned the Brumbies with two first-half tries in as many minutes on their way to a scrappy 26-20 Super Rugby win on Friday.
Horse semen on the menu at New Zealand food festival
Long renowned for pioneering extreme sports such as bungee-jumping and heli-skiing, New Zealanders are now pushing culinary boundaries.
Fire rages in New Zealand coal mine
A fire continued to blaze in the Pike River coal mine as relatives of the 29 men killed were warned that the bodies may not be recovered
All Blacks see Bok backlash igniting ‘huge battle’
The All Blacks are geared for a "huge battle" in Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash as the wounded Springboks look to ignite a form revival.
All Blacks, Wallabies in dance of the desperates
With the Tri-Nations title beyond reach, Saturday’s match between the All Blacks and Wallabies has become a battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
New Zealand’s dumbest criminal
A man vying for the title of New Zealand’s most incompetent criminal left his name and contact details with a shop before robbing it and fleeing.
All Blacks look to level France series
Intensity has been a key word in the All Blacks camp this week ahead of their must-win Test match against France at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
Hurricanes storm to first position, but not yet satisfied
Wellington captain Rodney So’oialo believes the Hurricanes haven’t found top form even though they lead the Super 14 rugby table.
India edging closer to series win
India were closing in on their first Test series victory in New Zealand since 1968 as they extended their lead to 233 runs on Saturday.
Brett boots Crusaders to win over Bulls
New Zealand’s Canterbury Crusaders kept alive their Super 14 title hopes with a tense 16-13 win over the Bulls on Friday.
Gear leads Hurricanes to victory
All Blacks winger Hosea Gear scored a try in each half to lead the Wellington Hurricanes to a 29-12 victory over South Africa’s Cheetahs on Saturday.
McCullum leads New Zealand to T20 win over India
Brendon McCullum hit a single off the last ball to lead New Zealand to a five-wicket win over India in the second T20 international on Friday.
SA, Kiwis survive shock losses in Sevens series
Series leaders South Africa suffered a shock loss to Kenya in the third leg of the International Rugby Board Sevens on Friday.
Pressure on Kiwis to halt SA Sevens express
South Africa and New Zealand have placed a premium on pace as the International Rugby Board Sevens series enters a crucial round this weekend.
Taylor steadies West Indies in first Test
Jerome Taylor scored a career high 53 not out as West Indies moved to 253 for six in their first innings at tea on the fourth day of the opening Test.