Wellington, Dec 10 NZPA - Auckland City supplied the surprise result at soccer's Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi today with a 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates champions Al Alhi.

While presenting Adam Scott with the Stonehaven Cup Greg Norman was seen up close and personal with Adam Scott.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA London, Dec 6 NZPA - Coach Graham Henry admits to concerns about the gap between the All Blacks' top-15 and the rest, and will continue to rotate his rugby squad in next year's tests as the World Cup looms.

All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today named the team to play the Barbarians at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 5 December, in the final match of the All Blacks Telecom Northern Tour.

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A new exhibition at Suite in Newtown, Wellington will feature a life-size portrait of Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd by Irene Ferguson, winner of the biennial Adam Portraiture Award.

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By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 26 NZPA - Jerome Kaino believes his gripping duel for the All Blacks No 6 jersey with Adam Thomson was the rugby jolt he needed.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 25 NZPA - Keeping his All Blacks fresh and alert after a marathon rugby season is the major concern for coach Graham Henry after he named a full-strength side to face France at Stade Velodrome here on Sunday (NZT).

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 26 NZPA - The All Blacks have picked their strongest available side to try and exact rugby revenge on France, with Neemia Tialata, Jerome Kaino and Cory Jane recalled for Sunday's (NZT) test here.

You've heard the song 'Fireflies' - it's all over radio, TV and is storming the charts in New Zealand and around the world.