By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 24 NZPA - As a run-on test rugby debut for the All Blacks, it was one to forget.

For Cory Jane, that feeling of helplessness from that Dunedin night five months ago still nags away, but is almost extinguished.

Wellington, Nov 22 NZPA - Auckland City stayed top of the New Zealand Football Championship standings after they came from behind to beat a 10-man Waitakere United 2-1 today.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 22 NZPA - Nothing less than victory will be acceptable for the All Blacks as they eagerly cast their minds ahead to Marseille and the defining match of their rugby tour.

The afternoon breeze at Nice failed to fill in on Saturday afternoon forcing postponement of the first of three final matches between Emirates Team New Zealand and the Italian team Azzurra.

20/11 Actor Robert Pattinson; Stupid Human Tricks; musical guest Ray Davies

23/11 Talk show host Stephen Colbert; actress Emily Blunt; musical guest John Mayer

24/11 Actor Viggo Mortenson; comedian Paula Poundstone; musical guest Lyle Lovett

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 20 NZPA - Tough school, this All Blacks rugby tour.

Adam Thomson has forced his way into the No 6 jersey but knows even a strong game against England might not be enough to retain his spot against France.

ChildFund New Zealand welcomes Selwyn MP Amy Adam's bill to force professional fundraisers to disclose how much they are making from donations.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 16 NZPA - The All Blacks agree test rugby desperately needs an open, flowing match when then meet England on Sunday (NZT) after a series of kick-dominated snoozefests.

Colenso BBDO has today announced big changes to its Creative Department for 2010.

The Colenso BBDO Creative Department has been one of the most stable in the industry, but ECD Nick Worthington is now looking to make his first significant changes since joining two years ago.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 16 NZPA - Doom. Gloom. Despair. As the All Blacks kicked a football like hyperactive kids at a west London school today, you could almost picture their rugby opponents huddled in a sound-proof bunker.