It is 56 years since Otago held the shield, and it has lost a lot of lustre in that time. But never mind. The long wait is over, and a year of Super 15 pain for the southerners has also been eased, if slightly.
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MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
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Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming
Cyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beaches
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Andrew Little in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills
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Tropical Cyclone Tam - Everything you need to know
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Ray Chung calls Tory Whanau 'full of s***'
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