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The stats don't lie: Week eight review
Stats guru Tracey Nelson breaks down the latest round of the Super 15.
PM called a liar over Hubbard affair
Prime Minister John Key was called a liar when he fronted a meeting in Timaru last night packed with vocal Allan Hubbard supporters. The PM was forced to defend the Govt's handling of South Canterbury Finance to a bositrous 500-strong crowd
Rugby: Crusaders to play in London, Timaru
The Crusaders have confirmed they will play the Sharks at Twickenham and the Bulls in Timaru in their next two home games.
Fran O'Sullivan: Court no place for Hubbard's legal bills
Simon Power's decision to put Allan Hubbard in a commercial straitjacket leaves the Government "tailend Charlie" for the $2 million plus the Timaru financier's legal boys have chalked up.
Temperatures soar in Timaru
A heatwave that saw Sydney record the hottest night ever has reached the South Island this afternoon.
Motorsport: Fogg takes over lead in Premier Race series
Angus Fogg had a weekend to savour at the fourth round of the New Zealand Premier Race series at Levels Raceway near Timaru.
Firefighters to battle blaze through Christmas
Firefighters in Canterbury are preparing to spend their Christmas Day battling a blaze that has so far burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.