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Best (and worst) World Cup beards

Take a look at some of the finest facial hair at this year's Rugby World Cup.

Freeley Speaking: Pulse check reveals rugby jitters

English rugby tourist Mitch Freeley takes a quick vox-pop in Dunedin, and finds less than total confidence in the ABs' chances.

Peter Bromhead: Falling short on the essentials of Kiwi DNA

Expecting to be bored to tears by the Rugby World Cup extravaganza, I had planned to leave the country for the duration.

Extra ads after World Cup hakas

Prepare for a Super Bowl-style ad assault during the World Cup as extra ads are fitted in post-haka.

World Cup breathes new life into wharf's Shed 10

Editorial: Haere mai! Everything is ka pai...

Five nationalities, only one wish

Get in early... the beer's cheaper

Deborah Hill Cone: Crouch, touch, disengage

I think everyone could learn a thing or two from <i>New Zealand's Next Top Model</i>.

The Cloud's Pacific Island showcase proves popular

Rugby fans' raw Aussie TV deal

Hundreds gather for All Blacks signing session

Dirty rugby boots seized at border

Hot Rugby World Cup WAGs

Party Central - be early or miss out

World Cup Cab Chat: Deep Sharma of Co-op Taxis

Superyacht's entertainment set-up worth as much as your home

Emmerson's World Cup view: Counting down