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Cricket: Donald snubs NZC offer
New Zealand Cricket have been blindsided by former South African great Allan Donald's decision to turn down a contract offer.
Having a ball as soccer clubs take off
With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.
Te Ururoa Flavell: The shark who bit Hone
Te Ururoa Flavell was the catalyst for Hone Harawira's sacking from the Maori Party. Chris Barton talks to the hammerhead from Waiariki
Rugby: Franks stays with Crusaders squad
All Blacks prop Ben Franks is remaining with the Crusaders squad but is in doubt to make the flight to South Africa suffering a back injury.
Winnie Mandela: Singing her praises
The most controversial woman in African politics is now the subject of a film and opera.
Rugby: Former player 'went on axe-murdering rampage'
A former professional rugby player from South Africa has been arrested after allegedly butchering three people with an axe in revenge for the gang rape of his daughter.
Tears flow at quake memorial service in London
Prince Charles has comforted grieving family members of Christchurch earthquake victims in London.
Cricket: Proud winners - or bad sports?
The Black Caps have attracted condemnation for the ugly altercation that took place during World Cup quarterfinal.
Kenya top pick for royal honeymoon
New Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.
To fight or not to fight
Many people believe you should retaliate against bullies. But the experts say it's not so simple.
Cricket: Black Caps surge into semis
New Zealand produced an inspired fielding and bowling performance to extend South Africa's horror run in World Cup knockout matches with a 49-run upset win in today's quarterfinal.
Cricket: NZ need spin doctors to top Proteas
Spin, and how New Zealand play it, is shaping up as a key element as they face crunch time in the World Cup tonight.
<i>Peter Bills</i>: Hot-head halfback a changed man
As he prepares to face the Stormers in Cape Town, Highlanders halfback Jimmy Cowan says he's grown up and is ready to stand up and deliver.
Rugby: Victory in the Hand of Mackintosh
High in the coaching box in the turmoil at Loftus Versfeld, Jamie Joseph and Simon Culhane exchanged awkward smiles.
Wine: Weathering the bad times
Recent wild growing conditions are posing challenges for winemakers across the globe.