All Blacks: Two news caps for European tour

Dane Coles and Tawera Kerr-Barlow are the newcomers to a predictable All Blacks European touring squad named this morning. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has predictably kept faith in veteran lock Ali Williams and halfback Piri Weepu, despite the duo's ordinary form this year.

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Newstalk ZB's Andrew Dickens on Middlemore Hospital's Ronald McDonald House decision

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Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18: Leg 1 Highlights

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Two people dead following Auckland police pursuit, crash

Two people are dead following a crash on St Lukes Road, Auckland last night. Police began a pursuit when the speeding vehicle refused to stop. While overtaking, the vehicle hit a tree, killing two passengers and hospitalising the driver and two additional passengers. / Video from Sam Sword