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League: Aussies still the favourites
There are different theories within the Kiwis camp about where they might hold an advantage over Australia in this weekend's World Cup final.
League: Good mix of artillery bodes well for final
This year's Anzac test followed a well-worn script as Australia continued their dominance in the one-off match into a 15th year.
League: Whare's flick deserves a spot in hall of fame
Brilliant pass to Tuivasa-Sheck should get same reverence as Marshall's in 2005.
League: Brutal semifinal takes toll on Sonny Bill
As Sonny Bill Williams emerged from the dressing room after New Zealand's epic win over England, the toll was obvious.
League: Win still 'a blur' for Johnson
As a youngster growing up on the Hibiscus Coast, Shaun Johnson was like a lot of children who used to dream about scoring the winning try for his country on the biggest stage.
Chris Rattue: Last-gasp win doesn't bode well
The Kiwis pulled off a World Cup stunner to sneak past England but their last-gasp semifinal win at Wembley doesn't give huge confidence for the final against Australia.
Kiwis win: Three questions
New Zealand Herald rugby league writers answer three key questions from the Kiwis' thrilling last minute semi final win over England this morning at the World Cup.
League: Kiwis win Cup thriller
The Kiwis' defence of the World Cup continues, thanks to a last minute stroke of brilliance by Shaun Johnson.
League: No strife on Kiwis' road to the final
The identity of three of the four teams involved in this weekend's World Cup semifinals was never in doubt but they have taken varying paths to this point, on and off the field.
Richie Barnett: Failure? Forget it - Kiwis are going to win
Defeat at this stage of the tournament would mean a failed campaign, but I'm confident the Kiwis will beat England in their World Cup semifinal.
Locke refuses to be blinkered
Kevin Locke has spent a lot of time thinking and talking about Sam Tomkins this year but, now he has the chance to finally square up to the player who will take his coveted No1 jersey.
League: Kiwi halves hold key to Cup success
It's often said you can't win without a good halves pairing and this rugby league World Cup has highlighted just how true that is.
League: Charge of heavy brigades
Sunday morning's World Cup semifinal between England and New Zealand is being billed as a battle of the heavyweights.
League: England have upper hand
The Kiwis haven't beaten their World Cup semfinal opponents at home since 2005.
League: Scotland brave but outclassed
A number of Scottish players got tattoos of a thistle this week to illustrate their commitment to the cause but it was the Kiwis who left their opponents stinging.