Rugby: Plenty riding on Blues-Chiefs derby
The Blues-Chiefs confrontation tomorrow at Eden Park will offer huge bragging rights to the victor.
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Canada: Skiing in the footsteps of giants
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<i>Cin Cin on Quay</i>, Auckland CBD
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Rockabilly queen to tour
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Kate Nash: <i>My Best Friend Is You</i>
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TV Eye: More fluff than claws
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