NZ's biggest costume party under way
Revellers in the Capital have begun to file into the Cake Tin, lighting up the streets with colourful and patriotic costumes.
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Party time for Sevens fans
Celebrations for New Zealand's biggest costume party are under way for die-hard sevens fans. Revellers in the Capital have begun to file into the Cake Tin, lighting up the streets with colourful and patriotic costumes.
Fastest man in rugby stays for Sevens
Sevens rugby fans can breathe a sigh of relief - Carlin Isles, the fastest man in rugby, is staying put and feels more like a rugby player than ever before.
Sevens: Tomasi Cama on fitness, family
NZ halfback Tomasi Cama is recognised as one of the legends of the Sevens game. He spoke to Matiu Workman about his hopes for the Wellington Sevens.
Cheap seats for Sevens fans
Going cheap - a ticket to the Wellington Sevens (costume not included). With four days to go, the rugby tournament has not sold out - and bargains are available.
Sevens: New powers help police stamp out booze-fuelled disorder
Police say new powers will help them quickly stamp out booze-fuelled disorder during the Wellington Sevens.
Paul Lewis: Party eclipses serious side
That's what happens when you promote sport as out-and-out entertainment. Let's all dress up like silly buggers, drink far too much, dance to the music, mostly ignore the Wellington sevens and behave like naughty children.
Sevens: Kenya believe it
New Zealand's shock exit at the semifinal stage in Wellington sevens at the hands of Kenya last night shows it's not a given the Kiwis will win Olympic gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Sevens: Syringes out, semi nudes ok
Some Wellington Sevens spectators had to be turned away because their costumes breached regulations.
Kiwis eliminated by Kenya
Kenya have produced one of the biggest upsets in the history of the international sevens circuit with a 19-14 semifinal win over New Zealand in Wellington tonight.
Wellington Sevens a smorgasbord
A smorgasbord of colourful costumes and well-behaved crowds have made for a great atmosphere at the capital's biggest sporting event, Sevens organisers say.
Newlyweds score at Sevens
Groom Ricky De Ruyter says he's a lucky man, and not only because he's married the love of his life - she was also willing to share their big day with thousands of screaming rugby fans.
Fans arrive at the 2013 Sevens
Fans dressed in a wide range of costumes arrive at Westpac Stadium for the 2013 Wellington Sevens.
Wellington Sevens kicks off in style
Wellington's biggest party has kicked off in colourful style with rugby sevens fans dressed as everything from wizards to lizards.
Sevens fever hits Wellington
International sevens teams were greeted by the screech of hundreds of plastic whistles as they paraded through central Wellington yesterday.
Wellington Sevens parade
Performers and sports stars kick off the start to Sevens weekend with the annual Wellington Sevens parade on Lambton Quay.
Pics: Wellington Sevens 2013
Fans dress up for the 2013 Wellington Sevens and the teams compete.