COMMENT: New Zealand's goldfish-bowl culture may be why top rugby players don't stray at home, writes Gregor Paul.

Most of New Zealand and probably three-quarters, maybe even all of the world will be willing Scotland to beat England next week.

The annual launch of Jockey's new men's underwear range is modelled by some of the New Zealand's favourite men in black.

We need to stop demonising drugs and the people who use them, says Chris Rattue.

The next retention battle has already begun for New Zealand Rugby, with three players deemed highest priority to keep.

The 2017 Lions tour starts on June 3, with a team that hopes to topple the All Blacks. Gregor Paul sets the scene.

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air

The Hurricanes have taken a solid 25-man squad to Japan to open the team's Super Rugby title defence against the Sunwolves in Tokyo

Invite-only card games, game-day rituals and The Gambler - welcome to the secret world of the All Blacks.

When Steven Luatua announced he was heading to Bristol, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's reaction was remarkable on a number of levels.

The wife of former All Black Sione Lauaki has spoken about the huge amount of love her husband put into the world.

Aaron Smith is in the prime of his life physically and the key to him recovering his form is having no other thought than to nail his core roles.

The former All Black has apologised for drink-driving, saying he made a "massive error of judgment".

L'Equipe reported that the two-time Rugby World Cup winner was caught drink-driving late on Wednesday night, near the Champs-Elysees.

Former Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach branded him an "ex-New Zealander".

Leading the All Blacks is not a job that anyone ever has or ever will wriggle into and find everything fits snugly.

Steven Luatua has no regrets about signing with Bristol, saying securing his family's financial future was paramount.

COMMENT: Does Auckland and Blues rugby have a race issue?

COMMENT: It is wrong to judge, but later this year, Luatua may wonder if he has done the right thing.

Former All Black and Chiefs player Sione Lauaki will be farewelled at a funeral service in Auckland on Saturday.

All Black captain Kieran Read is "really disappointed" Steven Luatua is heading to Bristol.

COMMENT: Sione Lauaki always left us wanting more, writes long-time fan Campbell Burnes.

COMMENT: Before the re-signing of Smith and Dagg, Steve Hansen faced losing his two best fullbacks, writes Patrick McKendry.

Chris Rattue remembers well the first time he saw the big forward in action.

COMMENT: History can give NZ Rugby admin some great bugging tips.

A "flawed genius" who was quiet off the field and thundering in the tackle, former All Black Sione Lauaki yesterday died.

Sir Graham Henry says the All Blacks were unaware of Sione Lauaki's illness.

Sione Lauaki's death at 35 led to an outpouring of grief and tributes in the New Zealand rugby community.

Ben Smith's could be the first of a flurry of All Blacks signings for 2019.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is 'confident" back-line utility Israel Dagg will re-sign with New Zealand Rugby soon.