Hurricanes Rugby sent out a tweet hyping their game against the Lions tonight and asking fans to let them know "where in the world they will be supporting the Canes from" with this world map graphic. The first response is from Laurie Fleming @LaurieFleming, who tweets: "I'd say New Zealand,
Sideswipe: June 27: Off the map

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Tribute to 'Crusher'

An Auckland tradie bought a concrete crusher from the US and because they name all their equipment, called this one Judith - short for "Judith the Crusher Collins" from her keenness to crush boy racers' cars. Pleased with themselves, they tagged Collins into the Instagram chat to let her know of her namesake. Collins replied: "That is so sweet, thank you guys." With a sunglasses-wearing emoji.
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