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Cricket: Playing with one eye focused over ditch
New Zealand could be excused for having half an eye on events across the Tasman over the next couple of weeks.

Cricket: Maturity boosts visitors' morale
Bangaldesh coach Jamie Siddons has big expectations heading into tomorrow’s tour opener in Hamilton.

Rain fails to dampen Parachute festivities
The rain came down in monsoon strength at the country's biggest Christian music festival yesterday.

Taking their fate into their own hands
Festival headliners Switchfoot are returning to the annual Christian music gathering after some musical soul-searching.

Killer stole the love of my life, says grieving partner
Diane Elizabeth White died of head injuries after she was allegedly attacked by her neighbour on a suburban Hamilton street.

A cute little heart breaker
Touching operatic allegory parallels lives of man and beast.

Deals on wheels in staff carparks
P-cooks are increasingly setting up P-labs in workplace carparks so staff can buy the drug during their tea breaks, a drug detection agency says.