The All Blacks are primed and ready for England, coach Steve Hansen and players Jerome Kaino, Aaron Cruden, Ben Smith and returning juggernaut Julian Savea want to deliver a performance to be proud of.

True to form, All Black coach Steve Hansen has resisted personnel change as a means to lift performance in Dunedin for the second test against England, opting to make just one injury-enforced amendment to the starting XV.

England prop Joe Marler knows the second test against the All Blacks will be much tougher, but believes if they fine tune a few things they got wrong at Eden Park they could push the All Blacks a lot closer.

In Canterbury, where flooding in Rangiora forced the evacuation of Bainlea House rest home early this morning, forecasters say that heavy rain will continue; the sun is unlikely to force its way out until Friday.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council speaks to media about the owners of the MV Rena applying to leave the remains of the shipwreck on the Astrolabe Reef off the Bay of Plenty coast.

Assistant coach Mike Catt says it will be a tough selection process for the coaching staff after an excellent performance during the first test. With the return of players after their premiere finals, hooker, Dylan Hartley is keen to get amongst the squad and get his chance to play against the world champions.

The All Blacks have had an honest review after the first test, Sam Whitelock and Conrad Smith say the individual skills weren't good enough and while they expect England to improve... they don't want a poor performance again.

Watch highlights of the All Blacks and England post match press conference with All Black skipper Richie McCaw, coach Steve Hansen, and England head coach Stuart Lancaster.

Radio Sports Nigel Yalden and New Zealand Herald's Patrick McKendry from the 1st Test at Eden Park give their opinion on this ugly, wart-ridden test that had a save-all redeeming feature in that the the All Blacks won it 20 -15 over England.

England assistant coach Andy Farrell says 'belief comes with hardwork, they've done the hardwork. It's about playing the game in the moment and not the occassion. England will play the All Blacks in the first of three tests at Eden Park.

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith talks about his love of 'test day', the haka, and the sea of black that you get when playing at Eden Park. He also reflects on beating and losing to England and the importance of Jerome Kaino returning to the All Blacks.

All Blacks backs Israel Dagg and Ben Smith talk tactics and strategy and what they expect from an attacking and physical England backline in the first test at Eden Park.

All Black tight forwards Sam Whitelock and Dan Coles give their opinions on the England challenge in Saturdays first test match, and coach Steve Hansen feels the English team have some advantages over the All Blacks.

The eldest son of Blessie Gotingco has paid tribute to the murdered Auckland mother. In a heartfelt tribute at her funeral this afternoon John Gotingco described his mum as "simply the best", and a devoted mother who lived for her children.

Act MP John Banks will remain in Parliament until it rises at the end of July despite being found guilty of filing a false election return today, Parliament's Speaker David Carter has confirmed. Mr Banks was today found guilty of knowingly filing a false electoral return during his 2010 Auckland mayoralty bid, an offence severe enough to see him automatically ejected from Parliament.

Head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his team to play the All Blacks in test one of three. With the arrival of the last few players he is happy with his selected team and knows it will be a huge task especially playing at Eden Park.

Auckland War Memorial Museum has added to its collections with the largest ‘exhibition’ of micro-inverter solar panels in the country. Although not on display to the public, 189 solar panels housed on the Museum roof, are now generating enough power each day to light the exterior of the building by night thanks to a partnership with Meridian Energy.

Professor Stephen Hawking unveils his formulae on the optimal conditions for England success at the World Cup in Brazil, he was asked by the Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to draw some conclusions.

England captain Chris Robshaw is extremely proud of the squad they have, 'this is the place and this is the team you want to test yourself against'. This is the game and the place they'll find out what they're all about.

England centre Jonny May has nothing but respect for the All Blacks, 'they're the best team in the world, they have been throughout my life'. Lock, Joe Launchbery is looking forward to be put to the test against the best in the world.

All Blacks No8 Kieran Read has been ruled out of the first test with a recurrence of his concussion symptoms. Fellow loose forward Sam Cane has been ruled out for the series due to a fracture in his knee, and wing Julian Savea is in doubt with a knee problem

England assistant coach Graham Rowntree knows first hand what it's like to win against the All Blacks, he says 'it's all about self belief at the end of the day 'we have enough on our plate without being in awe of the All Blacks'.

All Blacks Liam Messam and Conrad Smith front the media to discuss the transition from Super Rugby to Test matches, and that perhaps the Kiwi public need to respect the England team more than they are.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, recalled loose forward Jerome Kaino, and skipper Richie McCaw aren't underestimating the England rugby team and their desire to beat New Zealand.

Highlanders midfielder Malakai Fekitoa and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu are the two new faces in the All Blacks squad, they tell us how they were told, and who they told first about being selected for the All Blacks.

Ponsonby Rugby Club have produced more All Blacks and other internationals than any other club in the country, they've won the Gallaher Shield, symbol of Auckland club rugby supremacy, more times than any club. The England rugby squad and their U20's squad both made appearances to mark the occasion along with the club and its members.

All motorists this Queen's Birthday weekend can take three simple steps to stay safer on the roads, and “Make it to Monday”. "Buckling your safety belt, driving at a safe speed and not drinking and driving are three of the most basic, life-saving choices that every motorist has the power to make. Making that right choice can be all the difference between life, death or permanent injury – whether for yourself, your mates, your family – or for someone else's.

Chris Cairns named Stephen Fleming, Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills as three players who have aided the ICC's investigation into his alleged role in match-fixing. He describes the allegations ranged against him as "absurd, bizarre and scary". He was questioned by the Metropolitan Police in relation to an investigation into possible match-fixing.

The New Zealand under 20 team welcomes the teams in the IRB Junior World Championship 2014 to Auckland at the Orakei Marae.

The England rugby teaem has arrived, head coach Stuart Lancaster was happy & confident with the team although injuries has ruled out some key players, Lancaster acknowledges that it's not ideal to play the world champs without your best team.