Injured Ali Williams could look to Europe for a short-term contract in a bid to get match-hardened before the World Cup.

Peter Grant writes about a very special evening watching the rugby at Auckland's hallowed turf.

Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall agrees with Peter Bills that New Zealand has become an expensive place for tourists.

The Government's latest announcement on Queen's Wharf has the support of Auckland's regional and city council.

Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully, along with hundreds of Herald readers, has weighed in on the debate about whether New Zealand is ripping off tourists, which was sparked by today's column by English writer

Opinion

Peter Bills: NZ - 100 per cent Pure rip-off

15 Jul 08:40 PM

Guys, just 14 months out from the 2011 Rugby World Cup, you are sleep-walking into acquiring such an unwanted reputation worldwide.

New Zealand|crime

Scalpers make four times cost of tickets

13 Jul 04:00 PM

All Black test tickets have been resold for up to four times their face value in online auctions.

Eden Park is almost through its multi-million-dollar facelift - but it already needs a brighter complexion.

John Key has lent his voice to the latest "Bring Back Buck" call, but Shelford is staying coy on whether he wants the job.

The All Blacks need to treat Tri-Nations II against the Boks this week as a template for next year's World Cup.

Over 12,000 drivers were breath tested in Auckland this weekend in a "dress-rehearsal" for next year's Rugby World Cup.

Two tests were held last night at Eden Park - one on the pitch and another outside the ground.