There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.

Joe Karam questions the sincerity of Michael Bain's welcome to David and says Michael spent little time with his brother Robin and his family before their deaths.

South Island mayors have been quick to say "no thanks" to the prospect of the Undie 500 student rally moving to their neck of the woods.

Canterbury student leaders turn the key off for the infamous Canterbury car rally to Dunedin.