There are two types of people in Auckland today. Those who say, "So what. It's just a boat". And humans, writes Andrew Dickens.

The passing of Martin Crowe last Thursday at the age of 53 touched the hearts and minds of cricket fans all over the world.

This week the alternative flag was ripped down from a Te Puke building and replaced with a couple of pairs of underwear and a pair of shoes, Dylan Thorne writes.