Rugby World CupWorld Cup 2011: Serious hopes or also rans?Dylan Cleaver dissects 11 of the World Cup contenders, assessing their past form and their present chances of success as they look ahead to the big showdown next year.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupOne year out, are the All Blacks ready?Almost a year out from the Rugby World Cup, how well are the All Blacks prepared to win the title on home soil?04 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessCar rental rip-off directors finedTwo Christchurch car rental companies have been ordered to pay large fines and reparations for ripping off tourists.01 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandSinging mayor aims for World Cup duetManukau's singing, rapping mayor, Len Brown, wants to take on the national anthem at Eden Park during the Rugby World Cup.27 Aug 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Auckland to have four World Cup fan zonesAuckland will have four official Fan Zones screening live coverage during the Rugby World Cup.26 Aug 12:33 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: Black Ferns hammer AustraliaNew Zealand qualified for the semifinals of the women's Rugby World Cup after thrashing Australia this morning.24 Aug 07:37 PM
New ZealandScam: World Cup touts seek $3600 a 'ticket'Global internet sharks are turning their sights on Auckland and next year's Rugby World Cup.13 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Bills:</i> At $550 million, our World Cup's a snipPeter Bills writes that New Zealand's decision not to lavish ludicrous sums on new stadiums and back-up facilities for the big event is the wisest path.13 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessRWC fuels campervan demandWorld Cup fever is fuelling demand for motorhomes and campervans but operators are refuting suggestions they are almost booked out.13 Aug 01:01 AM
OpinionWynne Gray<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Long may ole P Divvy's gems sparkle, at least until the CupThe Springboks would be a much more dangerous beast WITHOUT Peter de Villiers, writes Wynne Gray. 11 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionRugby World Cup has Hawkins busyHawkins Construction gets a boost from government spending.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolioBill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Pacific Islands call for actionAll Black legend Michael Jones is pleased to see pressure coming on the IRB to relax their rules about player eligibility.05 Aug 08:42 PM