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My Big Week: Te Arahi Maipi
A week in the life of Maori TV Rugby World Cup 2011 Commentator, Te Arahi Maipi.
Tackling TV's talk teams
The selectors have made their choices. Now Scott Kara looks at how the TV sides stack up.
Todd Fuller: Training's over, it's time for all dedicated fans to party hard
The whole world's coming to New Zealand, and - if possible - me and my mates plan on having a drink with every single one of them.
Readers' photos: Fans celebrate Cup's arrival
World Cup photos poured in from around NZ as Kiwis celebrated the opening ceremony. Check them out.
Auckland taxis gear up for Rugby World Cup
Taxi companies are anticipating a busy night when the Rugby World Cup kicks off, but promise there won't be any price gouging.
Hungry World Cup fans' meat feast
New Zealand's biggest meat company expects the incoming horde of carnivorous rugby fans to sink their teeth into an extra 70,000 of its sheep, cattle and deer during the World Cup.
It's a fair cop... leave suspended as police brace for Cup crowds
Police chiefs have promised enough staff to cope with 'business as usual' despite 400 officers patrolling Eden Park and Auckland's fan zone on game days.