New ZealandNZ Herald Focus 3rd May 4pmOn this afternoon's NZ Herald Focus we have the latest on a Wellington daylight bank robbery and we meet Timmy and Tux - two very cool little penguins who have formed a special bond in rehab.Watch03 May 04:00 AM
OpinionWynne Gray: McCaw backing Schmidt as ABs coach hard to believeThere is a truer picture to Richie McCaw backing Ireland's Joe Schmidt as next All Blacks coach writes Wynne Gray.20 Apr 06:51 PM
OpinionSanzaar is running the world's worst judicial systemThere has to be a reasonable chance that Sanzaar, against unbelievably stiff competition, runs the world's worst judicial system writes Gregor Paul.06 Apr 10:19 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: NZ dominance showcases weakened competitionSix rounds into the Super whizz bang-bang for your buck series and the best teams are pushing out performances to balance the mediocre.04 Apr 05:00 AM
OpinionWynne GrayDan Carter: Can you call it a comeback?WYNNE GRAY: Dan Carter has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards - but does he deserve it?02 Mar 07:44 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: The magical illusion of Aaron CrudenWhen it comes to Aaron Cruden you are often left to rub your eyes and wonder how he just did that.01 Mar 04:47 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Eddie Jones must be barking mad to let Mad Dog Dylan Hartley lead the packCOMMENT: England rugby stepped over a line this week, when it allowed Mad Dog Dylan Hartley to take over the captaincy, writes Chris Rattue.27 Jan 12:02 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: No more peaks to climbDespite sombre edge to today's salute, this is time to celebrate McCaw's remarkable work in a glittering career.18 Nov 11:31 PM
OpinionGregor PaulKey to RWC final... start strongThere's been a common theme in the previous two sporting World Cup finals between New Zealand and Australia this year - disastrous starts.28 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayRugby World Cup 2015 - Australia v Argentina: How the Pumas got it wrongArgentina have come to grips with the Rugby Championship but have some way to go to comprehend World Cup rugby, writes Wynne Gray.25 Oct 06:17 PM
Rugby World CupMarshall: The Springboks' biggest threatAs the ABs prepare for a massive semifinal against the Springboks, their halfback and captain poses the biggest threat, writes Justin Marshall.23 Oct 04:08 AM
OpinionChris RattueScots have only themselves to blameCOMMENT: Referee Craig Joubert is copping flak from all sides, but the outcome isn't his fault, writes Chris Rattue.18 Oct 08:31 PM
OpinionSuddenly Wallabies look vulnerableCOMMENT: Many of Australia's old demons have resurfaced, writes Wynne Gray.18 Oct 06:25 PM
OpinionGregor Paul'They just can't handle the pressure'COMMENT: All Southern Hemisphere semifinal creates distinct impression that the rugby played on either side of the equator is vastly different, writes Gregor Paul.18 Oct 06:15 PM
OpinionMarshall: My one concern for the ABsCOMMENT: If All Blacks can't solidify that scrum and dominate, then France may have an advantage, writes Justin Marshall.16 Oct 06:35 AM
OpinionWhy ABs will embrace CardiffEver since the draw was made - some time last century - the World Cup was destined to march back in time to pit the All Blacks against France in a Cardiff quarterfinal.11 Oct 07:05 PM
OpinionEngland shambolic, ABs on trackJustin Marshall: Let's cut to the chase. Do I agree with the All Blacks changing their game plan specifically for these so-called weaker pool matches? Yes I do.04 Oct 11:43 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Wallabies not as good as English press making outNot even the All Blacks, the English press are saying, could have stayed with the Wallabies in their demolition of England at Twickenham.04 Oct 07:55 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why England need to advance to the quarter-finalsThis World Cup needs England to survive their pool, writes Gregor Paul. If they don't, a little piece of this tournament will die.27 Sep 06:47 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: The great rugby coaching gambleThe All Blacks' non-starters deserve plenty of kudos for the way they were able to change the tempo of the test against Argentina on Monday morning, writes Scotty Stevenson.22 Sep 09:25 PM