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Live: All Blacks seeking to secure series win over France in Wellington
Follow live coverage of the second test between the All Blacks and France at Sky Stadum in Wellington.

Hospitality, accommodation providers welcome rugby, football fans
Bars, restaurants and hotels in Wellington are looking forward to one of the busiest nights of the season.

Several books on the mushroom trial are already cooking. What are the risks and rewards of fast books on big news?
Few criminal trials in recent history have piqued the public interest like Erin Patterson's conviction for poisoning three extended family members with a beef wellington spiked with death-cap mushrooms.

Injury-hit All Blacks wary of Wellington record ahead of France rematch
All you need to know as the All Blacks take on France in the second test at Sky Stadium on Saturday night.

All Blacks wing scratched from crunch French test
The blow has catapulted a player not in the initial squad into the starting side in Wellington.

When will one-test All Black feel the love?
The versatile Ruben Love wasn’t picked to play the French in Wellington but could still be a trump card for All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.

Ruby Tui back in Black Ferns squad
The 2022 World Cup star has fought her way back into contention for this year's tournament after being named in the squad for Saturday's Test against Australia in Wellington.

Wellington rents fall to lowest level since 2022, Trade Me data shows
Median weekly rent in the capital drops $50 in a year, bucking national and regional trends.

Teen cycles from Whakatane to Parliament for Maori wards
Jack Karetai-Barrett left Whakatane aboard his Focus Atlas 6.7 gravel bike covering more than 894km to Wellington.

All Blacks v France: Second test live updates from Wellington’s Sky Stadium
All the action as Scott Robertson's men look to seal the Dave Gallaher Trophy.

All Blacks v France: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's second test in Wellington.

Which All Black has the most to prove against France?
All Blacks stand-in captain Ardie Savea will have many fond memories of playing in Wellington, but the test against Argentina last year won't be one of them.

Appointment Viewing: All the open homes to hit this weekend
An architectural gem in the Waikato, a sea-side treasure in Wellington and a cosy cottage in Dunedin among the listings.

Ray Chung stays in the race after salacious sex claims, believes neighbour’s story
Councillor Ray Chung has confirmed he will stay in the race for Wellington’s mayor, after his lewd email about Mayor Tory Whanau hit the headlines.

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke ruled out of second France test with injury
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of this weekend's second test against France in Wellington with a high ankle injury.

Lorde tour snub is Wellington's problem, not Lorde's
The Kiwi singer announced her New Zealand tour, but many fans are ‘gutted’ the capital was left out.

All Blacks' performance is no cause for depression
There is no room for error when the All Blacks face French firepower in Wellington tomorrow night, and a long-time rugby journalist says fans would be smart to keep bets small.

Timoci Tavatavanawai to debut as All Blacks team for second France test named
Scott Robertson is unleashing his newest weapon against the French in Wellington.

Wellington leads way as rents track downwards
Residential rents are falling in most parts of the country apart from Otago and Southland.

Kainga Ora to sell prime Wellington sites despite shortage of houses
The public housing provider plans plans to divest two undeveloped plots, and has just 42 new units in the pipeline for Wellington City.