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NZ Herald Focus 3rd May 4pm
On this afternoon's NZ Herald Focus we have the latest on a Wellington daylight bank robbery and we meet Timmy and Tux - two very cool little penguins who have formed a special bond in rehab.
Wynne Gray: McCaw backing Schmidt as ABs coach hard to believe
There is a truer picture to Richie McCaw backing Ireland's Joe Schmidt as next All Blacks coach writes Wynne Gray.
Sanzaar is running the world's worst judicial system
There has to be a reasonable chance that Sanzaar, against unbelievably stiff competition, runs the world's worst judicial system writes Gregor Paul.
Wynne Gray: NZ dominance showcases weakened competition
Six rounds into the Super whizz bang-bang for your buck series and the best teams are pushing out performances to balance the mediocre.
Dan Carter: Can you call it a comeback?
WYNNE GRAY: Dan Carter has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards - but does he deserve it?
Scotty Stevenson: The magical illusion of Aaron Cruden
When it comes to Aaron Cruden you are often left to rub your eyes and wonder how he just did that.
Chris Rattue: Eddie Jones must be barking mad to let Mad Dog Dylan Hartley lead the pack
COMMENT: England rugby stepped over a line this week, when it allowed Mad Dog Dylan Hartley to take over the captaincy, writes Chris Rattue.
Wynne Gray: No more peaks to climb
Despite sombre edge to today's salute, this is time to celebrate McCaw's remarkable work in a glittering career.
Key to RWC final... start strong
There's been a common theme in the previous two sporting World Cup finals between New Zealand and Australia this year - disastrous starts.
Rugby World Cup 2015 - Australia v Argentina: How the Pumas got it wrong
Argentina have come to grips with the Rugby Championship but have some way to go to comprehend World Cup rugby, writes Wynne Gray.
Marshall: The Springboks' biggest threat
As the ABs prepare for a massive semifinal against the Springboks, their halfback and captain poses the biggest threat, writes Justin Marshall.
Scots have only themselves to blame
COMMENT: Referee Craig Joubert is copping flak from all sides, but the outcome isn't his fault, writes Chris Rattue.
Suddenly Wallabies look vulnerable
COMMENT: Many of Australia's old demons have resurfaced, writes Wynne Gray.
'They just can't handle the pressure'
COMMENT: All Southern Hemisphere semifinal creates distinct impression that the rugby played on either side of the equator is vastly different, writes Gregor Paul.
Marshall: My one concern for the ABs
COMMENT: If All Blacks can't solidify that scrum and dominate, then France may have an advantage, writes Justin Marshall.
Why ABs will embrace Cardiff
Ever since the draw was made - some time last century - the World Cup was destined to march back in time to pit the All Blacks against France in a Cardiff quarterfinal.
England shambolic, ABs on track
Justin Marshall: Let's cut to the chase. Do I agree with the All Blacks changing their game plan specifically for these so-called weaker pool matches? Yes I do.
Patrick McKendry: Wallabies not as good as English press making out
Not even the All Blacks, the English press are saying, could have stayed with the Wallabies in their demolition of England at Twickenham.
Gregor Paul: Why England need to advance to the quarter-finals
This World Cup needs England to survive their pool, writes Gregor Paul. If they don't, a little piece of this tournament will die.
Scotty Stevenson: The great rugby coaching gamble
The All Blacks' non-starters deserve plenty of kudos for the way they were able to change the tempo of the test against Argentina on Monday morning, writes Scotty Stevenson.