With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.

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A High Court at jury has found Napier teenager Tyson Bennett not guilty of murder or manslaughter over the death of Paul Carrodus.