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NZ Herald Focus 28th April

On the program today - The police hunt for a young teenager they believe is responsible for a series of sex attacks in the Onehunga area and we have uncovered previously unseen footage of the Chiefs scrum controversy is it foul play or fair injury.

NZ Herald Focus 27th April

On the program today we’re with Olympic athletes at a dawn service in Auckland as they celebrate 100 days til the Rio games, our man in Wellington, Isaac Davison gives us the lowdown on John Key’s abrupt about turn on foreign buyers investing in homes here. Also we tell you why Alexander McQueen is in hot water over Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

NZ Herald Focus 4pm 26 April

Today on afternoon NZ Herald Focus – we hear from the brother of 54-year-old Ihaia Gillman-Harris after two teenagers are found guilty of his murder. 21 year old Broc Kawhena who’s accused of the hit and run killing of Ocean Heke made a belated court appearance and the sheep dog that walked 380 km over 12 days.

NZ Herald Focus 22nd April

Today on New Zealand herald Focus A major manhunt is underway after a ploice dog was shot in Porirua and we remember global pop superstar Prince, and the outpouring of grief around the world. And in sport Laura has footage of football team AC Milan trying their hand at a haka

NZ Herald Focus 4pm 21st April

In NZ Herald Focus this afternoon - A Porirua woman has been sentenced to 12 months home detention for killing her partner during a domestic violence incident, China's fifth most wanted person is in New Zealand and the Queen turns 90.

Watch: Rugby star Jonny Sexton accused of 'play acting'

Source: ITV Sport

Smith to offer England tips

Eddie Jones has called on the services of George Smith to work with his forwards on an informal basis ahead of his first match in the Six Nations opener.

Rugby: Concerns continue for Sunwolves

Cheika, a genius and madman

The <i>Sydney Morning Herald</i> reported that "Quade Cooper is set to start for Wallabies against All Blacks". OMG. I muttered, again.

Chris Rattue: Polynesian magic in Aussie rugby turns the tables on NZ

The Polynesian factor is working its magic in Australian rugby, and it's why the All Blacks' dominance will never be the same again, writes Chris Rattue.

Oi, Aussie, where's the cup?

No, not the Bledisloe - the one you've hidden, writes Andrew Mulligan, one of the few people in the world who still remembers the DHL Cup.

100 Kiwi Stories: Death of an 'original'

56: Dave Gallaher fought on three battlefields.

Cipriani gets chance at World Cup spot

Danny Cipriani views his selection in England's World Cup training squad as the ultimate justification for his decision to return home after a stint with the Melbourne Rebels.

Giteau: 'No promises' on test recall

Matt Giteau is offering "no promises" that he's up to representing Australia at a Rugby World Cup for a third time. But he's hoping to find out.

Rugby: Gregan: with luck we can win Cup

Former Wallabies captain George Gregan believes that "with a bit of lady luck" Australia can win the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby: Giteau says Clermont favourites

Toulon will meet arch-rivals Clermont in an all-French final on Sunday, giving Matt Giteau a perfect showcase for his Wallabies claims.