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Park's facelift needs a brighter hue

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

'Bring back Buck' the catch-cry again

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

All Blacks: Winning in Cup warm up

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

Test run for World Cup promising

Plenty of venue options for party central: PM

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: No tears shed for city eyesore

Drink-drive blitz 'rehearsal for World Cup'

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

Eden Park passes test

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

<i>Editorial:</i> Unswerving devotion to All Blacks a thing of the past

Haden's future in doubt

One of Andy Haden's celebrity clients has backed his rape comments, while Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has hinted Haden's role as ambassador could be over.

$1600-a-night B&B for sale

Eden Park Bed and Breakfast, which has quoted rugby fans sky-high prices for World Cup accommodation, is for sale.

PM not interested in 'throwing stones' over party central

As MPs and the Auckland Regional Couincil butt heads over plans for "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, John Key says he wants constructive discussions.

Shock over Haden's rape comments

All Blacks: Footy to get blood pumping

Eden Park is set to witness a great spectacle tomorrow night, says Herald rugby writer <b>Wynne Gray</b>.

Party central focus shifts to Viaduct

The $32m Viaduct Events Centre under construction is being put forward as an alternative "party central" for the RWC.

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: About-turn on 'people's wharf' takes Cup hysteria from debate