Rugby World Cup (RWC) sweepstakes should be small and simple - that's the message from the Internal Affairs Department.

NZ should hope John Key shows some common sense - tempered with heart - when he goes about trying to reduce from 328,000 the number of Kiwis on solo parent, sickness and invalid benefits, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Stormy Sirocco is a top Pick6 hope at Alexandra Park.

The complete betting guide to this weekend's Super 15 semifinals.

It's tough finding a winner on heavy winter tracks but $250k is worth chasing.

The TAB looks back over the Super 15 action from the weekend where upsets played havoc with punters.

Your betting guide to all the rugby action over this week as the bookies give their inside view.

One in five winter sports games is cancelled in Auckland, leaving players disappointed and clubs frustrated.

The November 26 general election will be a test about economic management and tomorrow's budget will show the Government is up to the challenge, Prime Minister John Key says.