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Rugby World Cup sales closer to target
A sigh of relief for Rugby World Cup organisers.

World Cup waterfront plans unveiled
Rugby fans will be able to watch all 48 matches of the Rugby World Cup live on multiple big screens around Queens Wharf and attend free concerts from some of NZ's biggest acts throughout the tournament...

Royal RWC visit cancelled for 'career' reasons
Prince William and his wife Catherine Middleton will definitely not be in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby: Injury shadows Boric's Cup hopes
Blues lock Anthony Boric is stationary in his race to be fit for the World Cup.

French kick off World Cup windfall
One of the country's top restaurants has been booked out for an entire month during the Rugby World Cup.

Fans spoilt for choice with Cup game commentaries
Rugby viewers will be able to choose between five different network teams.

Guard faces probe after threat made on Facebook
The guard that spoke to the media ... shut your mouth! Or it will be shut for you!

Paintings by masters here for opening
Part of US philanthropist's collection will be on show free during Rugby World Cup.

Jennie Langley: Peak room rates to be expected for RWC
Hoteliers want to enhance NZ reputation - not rip off visitors, writes Jennie Langley, chairwoman of the New Zealand Hotel Council.

Royal couple cancel New Zealand trip - report
The newly titled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had planned to visit during the World Cup in October.

Wynne Gray: Fresh faces could sharpen All Blacks squad
Past their use-by date, lost their sting, claimed by Father Time. However you want to couch it, some All Blacks...

Eden Park security staff talk of boycott
Security officers at the firm operating in Eden Park have threatened boycotts because they say they are unpaid.

Pass marks for stadium preparation
We run the checks to see how ready Eden Park and all its related services are for the Rugby World Cup.

The great World Cup beer swindle
Beer prices have gone up and glass size has gone down, less than 80 days out from the Rugby World Cup. Close to 100 bars nationwide now have smaller 400ml glasses as a replacement for their 425ml Heineken tap beer glasses...