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Rugby: Highlanders need to adapt, says Brown

Rugby: Franks stays with Crusaders squad

All Blacks prop Ben Franks is remaining with the Crusaders squad but is in doubt to make the flight to South Africa suffering a back injury.

Winnie Mandela: Singing her praises

The most controversial woman in African politics is now the subject of a film and opera.

Murray's business is on a high

Rugby: Axe murder case has no rape link - police

Rugby: Former player 'went on axe-murdering rampage'

A former professional rugby player from South Africa has been arrested after allegedly butchering three people with an axe in revenge for the gang rape of his daughter.

John Key turns down World Cup semi invite

Tears flow at quake memorial service in London

Prince Charles has comforted grieving family members of Christchurch earthquake victims in London.

Cricket: Proud winners - or bad sports?

The Black Caps have attracted condemnation for the ugly altercation that took place during World Cup quarterfinal.

Peter Bills: Notions of national status losing relevance in rapidly changing world

<i>Peter Bills</i>: Hot-head halfback a changed man

As he prepares to face the Stormers in Cape Town, Highlanders halfback Jimmy Cowan says he's grown up and is ready to stand up and deliver.

Rugby: Victory in the Hand of Mackintosh

High in the coaching box in the turmoil at Loftus Versfeld, Jamie Joseph and Simon Culhane exchanged awkward smiles.

Rugby: Plan pays off big for Lam

Peter Bills: Shhh... It's men at work

Peter Bills: Wine with royal approval unavailable to subjects

Rugby: Mitchell bounces back to laconic best

Wine: Weathering the bad times

Recent wild growing conditions are posing challenges for winemakers across the globe.

Rugby: Winning formula eludes coaches