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Cricket: Mixed report card for England
England's good form of 2010, winning seven of 10 Tests, comes with a mixed report card.
South African farmers keen to cultivate life in Caucasus
A group of white South African farmers arestarting a new life in the former Soviet state.
Facing the future
Forget Paul Henry’s narrow vision of a New Zealander. People from nearly every country in the world have made Aotearoa their home. Five new New Zealanders tell Shelley Bridgeman how they came here and why they became Kiwis.
Newlywed wife killed in Cape Town carjacking
A Swedish woman on honeymoon with her British husband has been killed in Cape Town.
Herd instinct saves baby from crocodile (+ photos)
A baby elephant was given a huge shock when a camouflaged crocodile gave a tug on its trunk.
Family send bullied teen to South Africa
A teen has been sent to South Africa to finish her school year after claims she was bullied so badly at Howick College she was too scared to go to class.
World on a Plate: South Africa (+recipe)
The koeksister (pronounced cook-sister) is a syrup-coated doughnut originating from Cape Malay and is usually braided or twisted into a plait.
Cricket: Coach role holds no appeal
Despite his successful role as a coach for the Chennai Super Kings, Stephen Fleming has no desire for the Black Caps' job.
Rugby: Mitchell cried through stabbing attack
Former ABs coach John Mitchell said he has "never cried so much" during the home invasion at his flat in Johannesburg.
Mitchell thought intruder was a joke
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell initially thought a home invasion in South Africa that left him with stab wounds was a prank.
Kiwis in action - Day 8
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:
<i>Richard Loe</i>: Timing all wrong for Boks to play political game
It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.
The First Son's amazing year of travels around the world
If the Prime Minister's son isn't New Zealand's luckiest teenager, he could at least be one of the most well-travelled.
Rugby: Tri-Nations series heroes, villains and magic moments
Captain Courageous, his slimline teammate - and the odd incendiary comment. It had it all.
Cricket: CD pipped after Finch stunner
Central Districts were pipped at the post as they suffered their second loss at the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.
Super Rugby 2011 details revealed (read the draw)
The Super Rugby competition next year will include 31 more games with an emphasis on local derbies, it was announced today.
<i>Peter Bills:</i> A heart-thumping match
Has there ever been a more sensational finish in the history of test rugby? And with so much hanging on the result.