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<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Ganging up on Sharples misses the point

<i>Cartoon:</i> Try checking the attic

<i>Editorial</i>: TV rugby deal a winner for all involved

Rugby TV bid to cost well under $5m - PM

The exact cost to the Govt of its bid for the World Cup rugby rights won't be known until the bid is accepted but is "considerably under $5m", John Key said today.

Maori TV ends with 'crumbs' in rugby fight

Maori TV's battle for the Rugby World Cup TV rights has ended in a total walkover with it now sharing all of the big games with the major channels.

Joint rugby bid 'shows prejudice does work' - Fox

Maori commentator Derek Fox says the joint World Cup bid is still "unfair" to Maori TV who have had a credible bid "whipped away by prejudice".

Opening RWC match to screen on TVNZ, MTV

The opening ceremony and opening match of the 2011 World Cup will screen live on both TVNZ and Maori TV, with live matches on four networks, if the Govt backed bid is successful.

RWC viewers will not pay 'over the odds' - Key

NZ taxpayers will "not be paying over the odds" to see free-to-air 2011 Rugby World Cup games, John Key says.

<i>Cartoon:</i> Another Sharples accident

President to reconsider Maori Party leader role

Sharples fears IRB will snub triple bid

Pita Sharples fears the International Rugby Board will reject the proposed three-way bid for the TV rights to the Rugby World Cup.

Minister sorry for 'throw myself under' remark

ACC Minister Nick Smith today described his comments about ACC suicide victims as an "unfortunate analogy".

'Passing of the years' spurs Maori Party's guiding hand to retire

Taxpayer millions on tap for Maori TV rugby cover

<i>Editorial:</i> Boost for Maori bid welcome

<i>Paul Lewis</i>: Nothing wrong with Maori TV ambition

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Agency misguided over Cup rights pledge

PM 'kneecaps' Maori rugby bid

Maori Television's bid for exclusive free-to-air rights to the Rugby World Cup has effectively been kneecapped by Prime Minister John Key.