Victoria's Mildura has almost no rainfall but its fields flow with produce, finds Eloise Gibson.

Robbie Deans' downward trajectory will continue if the Wallabies fail to gain traction against the ABs tomorrow.

Richie McCaw says the pitch for tomorrow night's Bledisloe test between the ABs and the Wallabies looks 'all good'.

The NZRU has banned Kiwi photographer Scott Barbour from covering the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup build-up.

Quade Cooper has lost his appeal against a two-match suspension.

Peter FitzSimons says NZ Rugby has overreacted to a photo of an All Black playsheet being leaked.

The All Blacks' moves for Saturday night have been taken from under coach Graham Henry's nose.

Piri Weepu has been demoted to the reserves for the All Blacks-Wallabies test in Melbourne on Saturday.

News Ltd, owners of NRL club Melbourne Storm, is apparently unhappy about league fans posting unflattering sentiments on the club's online forum.

Rachel Grunwell slips on her bloomers and joins the 1850s gold rush.

This bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.

The principal of an elite Australian Catholic college has suspended a group of boys allegedly involved in a $6000 theft spree in Queenstown.

'I once again express my deep sorrow and offer a sincere and unreserved apology to all victims of sexual abuse,' says Archbishop Denis Hart.

Australian police are considering charging the author of a Facebook page which lists and names women as "100 Biggest Sluts of Ballarat".

The upcoming series of NZ's Next Top Model promises to be must-watch TV.

A Tauranga grandmother was comforting her grieving son over the loss of his partner when she received the tragic news her husband had died in a forklift accident.

Rachel Grunwell dons a hard hat and takes the plunge into a Victoria gold mine.

The dispute between the Melbourne Storm and the NRL over salary cap penalties could be heard as early as July, a judge has said.