Cup organisers jittery over park delay
By COLIN ESPINER - The Press | 05:00AM
Rugby World Cup organisers want the Government to use its powers under the Resource Management Act to fast-track the redevelopment of Eden Park.
No let-up for all-rounder Harris at 39
By HAMISH BIDWELL - The Press | 05:00AM
The Indian Cricket League contract and upcoming beach cricket commitments give off a whiff of superannuation, but Chris Harris is a long way off being retired from the domestic cricket circuit.
NZ Cricket holds up appointment
By HAMISH BIDWELL - The Press | 05:00AM
Exactly when Lindsay Crocker's next, and presumably final, farewell from Black Caps will be remains unclear.
Willcox to return to her Kiwi roots
By JANE MARSHALL - The Press | 05:00AM
She talks like an Australian, throws a netball like an Australian but Larrissa Willcox insists she is all Kiwi.
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By COLIN ESPINER - The Press | 05:00AM
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