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Nathan Astle: Aussies there for the taking
The Black Caps have their best chance than ever to beat their transtasman rivals on cricket's biggest stage this afternoon.
Chris Rattue: Leniency makes judiciary a laughing stock
Chris Rattue writes that Bakkies Botha got a nine-week ban for a terrible assault on Jimmy Cowan - Ma'a Nonu got one.
Dylan Cleaver: Bennett's form poses selection dilemma
Hamish Bennett has given Daniel Vettori and John Wright a pleasant problem ahead of Friday's clash against Australia.
Richard Loe: Follow football - give yellow cards to the simulators
Jimmy Cowan's "Hollywood" that got Ma'a Nonu sent off on Friday night got up my nose a bit - and I wonder if the lawmakers need to have a look at it.
Chris Rattue: Drysdale's Halberg view is senseless
Chris Rattue reviews the sporting weekend and dives into the Halberg Awards debate.
Terry Maddaford: Huge ask awaits Phoenix in Oz
Before the Wellington Phoenix had even kicked a ball in yesterday's final regular season game their injured striker Paul Ifill admitted his side had been "pretty average overall".
Wynne Gray: Angst over McCaw is sign of the times
Herald rugby writer Wynne Gray suggests we don't get too hysterical over the minor injury to Richie McCaw.
Dylan Cleaver: All Whites should not have won Halberg prize
How is a team that played nine matches and won one the embodiment of New Zealand sporting excellence in 2010?
Yvonne Willering: New season brings tiring challenges for players
It'll be a feast for fans as top players battle it out in this year's condensed netball timetable.
Harry Ngata: Money makes the EPL go round
Doesn't it make you wonder that in a climate of economical uncertainty clubs continue to throw money around at players?
Fans' faith in Serepisos is being tested
Paul Harper - nzherald reporter and Phoenix fan - wants his club to overcome financial strife.
Chris Rattue: Doull our best in the commentary box
A gun among the loose cannons is best of the voices behind the pictures.
Lee Dixon: Torres in but who misses out?
Chelsea are now blessed with another world-class stiker, but Didier Drogba may suffer, writes former England and Arsenal fullback Lee Dixon.