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Cup ticket sales still $30m short
With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.
Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
NRL: Cowboys in huge comeback victory over Raiders
North Queensland have scored a stunning come-from-behind 40-24 NRL win over Canberra.
Rugby: Stormers post maiden win in Canberra
The Stormers posted their first Super Rugby win in a chilly Canberra with a 16-3 triumph against the Brumbies
Key first Kiwi PM to address Aussie Parliament
Prime Minister John Key will next month become the first New Zealand prime minister to address Australia's Parliament.
Rugby: Brumbies announce White as new coach
Former Springboks mentor Jake White has been appointed Brumbies coach for four Super rugby seasons from 2012.
Rugby: Brumbies sack coach, name replacement
The Brumbies have sacked coach Andy Friend just two matches into the Super rugby season.
Rugby: Giteau to skipper Brumbies for first time
Matt Giteau hopes to have a European deal secured by the end of the week, as he prepares to captain the Brumbies against the Chiefs.