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Uninsured tourist dies from infection

South African tourist Tayla Storm has lost her battle against a deadly bug that struck her down on her first overseas trip.

Our final look back: nzherald's best of the World Cup

If you're feeling a bit glum it's all over, relive the best opinion, photos and video from the World Cup with nzherald.co.nz's definitive recap.

Rugby: Springboks make two changes, All Blacks delayed

Injuries and suspensions force changes in the Springboks and delay the All Black team naming.

Vuvuzela voted 'word of the Cup'

The vuvuzela - love it or hate it, it's hard to ignore it.

South Africans enjoying downturn in crime

The World Cup has had a positive spin-off for South African society.

Henry not surprised at Botha's nine-week ban

All Blacks coach Graham Henry says Bakkies Botha was lucky not to get a harsher sentence.

Rugby: Botha suspended for headbutt

South African lock Bakkies Botha has been suspended for nine weeks after headbutting Jimmy Cowan last night.

<i>Editorial</i>: Last post for infernal vuvuzela

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> TV camera crews praying for the light

Infection killing tourist

A South African tourist who came to NZ to visit family is lying near death in hospital, after suffering a rare reaction to a common infection.

Rugby: New Bok face in openside arms race

Springbok flanker Francois Louw plays to different rules, writes <b>Chris Rattue</b>.

Jarhead moves on to supermarket shelves

Kyle Siebert, who appears in camo gear on <i>Generation Kill</i>, is a most unlikely war hero. He doesn't think war is necessary and now works in a supermarket in Christchurch.

Vuvuzelas sidelined for Eden Park test

Vuvuzelas will be confiscated at Eden Park this weekend, along with airhorns, musical instruments and whistles.

All Blacks: Boks coach kicks off war of words

The phoney war between the Springboks and the All Blacks has got off to a lively start.

Rugby: Boks' road trip could settle Tri-Nations

<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Cheering for the Germans? Nein!

It's hard to support the Germans, according to our football columnist.

FIFA World Cup: Paraguay v Spain

Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.

Jubilant German and anguished Argentinian fans

Photos of the fans from the quarter final match between Argentina and Germany at the FIFA soccer World Cup