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League: Christchurch to host Anzac test
Christchurch was today confirmed as the venue next year for New Zealand's annual mid-season rugby league test against Australia.
Eden Park's useless seats
About 100 seats in the $256 million Eden Park upgrade are useless because almost all of one try line and a good chunk of the field are blocked from view.
First NZers give Games village thumbs-up
The first New Zealand athletes to use the Commonwealth Games village have enjoyed the large rooms and "excellent" dining hall, and have no complaints.
<i>Anne Gibson:</i> Nervous wait for convention centre bids
Five Auckland bids to build the country's only international convention and exhibition centre are in the spotlight; the Government has to pick one, writes Anne Gibson.
Even the big names will have to walk to matches
VIPs other than heads of state can expect to walk to Eden Park like most other Rugby World Cup spectators.
<i>Peter Grant:</i> Eden Park magnificently transformed
Peter Grant writes about a very special evening watching the rugby at Auckland's hallowed turf.
Park's facelift needs a brighter hue
Eden Park is almost through its multi-million-dollar facelift - but it already needs a brighter complexion.
Cinema chain vows big changes
Amalgamated Holdings is projecting large-scale development as it re-brands SkyCity Cinemas into Event Cinemas.
Much ado about loss of SkyCity Theatre venue
The SkyCity Theatre looks set to become a cabaret space or sports theatre, leaving a gaping hole in venues for the city's performing arts.