Rugby World CupRugby: Spoiler alert - the Springboks winMorgan Freeman was just fine and dandy as the great freedom fighter. He also happens to be the biggest problem with <i>Invictus</i>, writes Dylan Cleaver.28 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleRunning barefoot may be healthier, say scientistsResearch finds that running without any footwear could be better for your legs because it encourages the use of a different set of muscles.27 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandI'm still in denial, says grieving ThorneIt is a month since he lost his son, and former All Black and MP Grahame Thorne is still in denial.24 Jan 03:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Stab-proof vests annoy Cup hostsA British company has come under fire for trying to sell "stab-proof" vests to soccer fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup.18 Jan 09:20 PM
WorldHomosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governmentsHomophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.10 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
EntertainmentMaking Mandela a FreemanClint Eastwood's forthcoming film about South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup victory may cause NZ rugby loyalists to shout 'Hollywood!'01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandThorne: My heartbreakAll Black great Grahame Thorne has spoken of his grief at losing his eldest son in a Christmas Eve car crash in South Africa.26 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses son in car crashThe son of a former All Black winger has died following a car crash in South Africa.24 Dec 03:00 PM
Football World CupFans' guide to the Soccer World CupIt will soon be World Cup time and the heart quickens at the thought of a footballing, once-in-a-lifetime holiday. <b>Michael Brown</b> gives a fans' guide to the Cup.13 Dec 08:20 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tarWoods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.13 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> The hard truth of All Whites 'easy draw'The All Whites will find a gulf in class against Paraguay and Slovakia predicts Chris Rattue.06 Dec 03:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: First it's Slovakia, then the champsThe All Whites have landed a date with defending champions Italy at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.05 Dec 03:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer World Cup: All Whites to play world championsThe All Whites will play World Cup holders Italy in their first appearance at the finals since 1982.04 Dec 07:48 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup prices a bargain - compared to soccerRugby fans will have to pay a lot less to see matches at their World Cup compared to soccer fans.03 Dec 08:15 PM
EntertainmentMatt Damon on rugby, race and espionageMatt Damon talks to about his roles in two upcoming releases - one as a player, and the other as a whistleblower.25 Nov 03:00 PM
