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Editorial: The day rugby was cancelled

EDITORIAL: Pride in our national game clashed with our belief in a fair go for everyone.

1981 Springbok Tour: Former cop recalls being on duty for Hamilton match

"The few police on the embankment were brushed aside like feathers."

' I wouldn't say I am on their side now, but I am more lenient'

'There was a lot of anger and disappointment ... the game meant a lot to the region'.

South African expats hold vigil amid unrest, ask Govt for border exceptions

Expats gathered at the steps of Parliament this afternoon for a vigil.

Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites

Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.

John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park

A great day in history because NZ made an impact internationally, says political activist.

'There will be blood': How the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand began

Neil Reid recounts the explosive build-up to a sports tour that divided the nation.

'Like the sun came out': Nelson Mandela's salute to NZ Springbok protests

The 1981 tour created wide civil unrest - but those involved says its legacy is positive

Zuma jailed: South Africa erupts in riots

Supporters of Jacob Zuma block roads and loot shops in two South African provinces.

Revealed: Who bought the $1 million Star of New Zealand diamond?

Diamonds not girl's best friend for wife whose hubby's expensive gift is too big to wear.

South African court orders ex-president to jail for contempt

This is the first time in SA's history that an ex-president has been sentenced to prison.

Isn't one enough? The country debating allowing women multiple husbands

The country already allows men to take multiple wives - so what's the difference?

Woman told she was having 8 babies just gave birth to 10 - report

Officials race to verify that the world's first recorded decuplets have been born.

Covid-19 around the world: UK tackling Indian variant, France vaccinating all adults

France offers vaccine to all adults as UK tries to vaccinate 15,000 in a day at a stadium.

South Africa returns to stricter lockdown as virus surges

Cases in the past seven days were 31 per cent higher than the week before.

South Africa's royal scandal: New Zulu king's claim disputed

Members of the royal family question Prince Misuzulu Zulu's title after father's death.