Kiwis catch us on the hop

Our canny neighbours have become significant players on the international stage.

Chooks, Kiwis forced to prepare for life without Perrett

SYDNEY ROOSTERS winger Sam Perrett will miss the Kiwis' mid-season Test against Australia after breaking an ankle in yesterday's 24-20 loss to the Bulldogs.

Short Black

+ Kiwis Warren Turnbull, Jared Ingersoll and Justin North are among the chefs headlining a cocktail party fund-raiser next Monday for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Harris' show-stealing cameo sparks talk of Kiwi stealing for Wallabies

KIWI sensation Mike Harris has declared he will have no issues switching allegiance to Australia should he be offered a spot in the Wallabies squad.

Plenty to say

Kiwi mare We Can Say It Now to have the final word in tomorrow‚„s Australian Guineas FORM 2-3

Victory targets talented Kiwi teen Rojas

MELBOURNE Victory has emerged as the strongest suitor for exciting New Zealand winger Marco Rojas as the Kiwi of Chilean extraction wrestles with a three-way battle over which club to play for next A-League season.

Glory is in sight for Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix officials are preparing for a bumper crowd next Sunday when the Kiwi side hosts Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium in what will be another historic event in a historic season for New Zealand football.

Waratahs' new winger prepared to stick his neck out for teammates

WITHOUT having played a game for the Waratahs, All Blacks recruit Sosene Anesi has already set a daunting benchmark for even the toughest of his new teammates.

Bennett confident of a miracle with tough old Mick

PREMIER NSW reinsman Greg Bennett is not conceding anything to the superstars as he prepares for his first Miracle Mile drive behind Karloo Mick at Menangle on Sunday.

Idol speculation

Tonight's Australian Idol finalists are ...

A mighty fine effort from Cassidy the top pick

Jim Cassidy on Might And Power in 1997 has been judged as the greatest Melbourne Cup ride. From more than 1500 votes to the internet site Racenet, 22.6 per cent went for Cassidy but he only narrowly outpointed Glen Boss on Makybe Diva (2005). Mick Dittman's handling of Gurner's Lane in 1982 was close up in the minor placings with 20.6 per cent.

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New Victory keeper has lid on hopes

IT WOULD be reasonable for even an experienced international goalkeeper to come to a new club to replace a hugely successful predecessor and not feel a measure of nervousness at the situation. Glen Moss

Backlash Over Deluge Of Cheap Kiwi Tv

AUSTRALIAN film and television's industry body will call on the Federal Government to overhaul local content rules as an unprecedented number of New Zealand-made programs flood our television screens.

Tigers Hope Farah Will Show Marshall Re-signing Is Best

WESTS TIGERS coach Tim Sheens hopes the re-signing of hooker Robbie Farah until the end of 2013 will help persuade Benji Marshall to turn his back on "a lot of money" being offered for the Kiwi international to switch codes and play rugby overseas.

Kiwi Smail Shattered After His Lead Becomes A Loss

David Smail threw away a three-shot lead in his worst career choke, writes Martin Blake.

Fast Learner

Young Kiwi ace has a big decision to make, writes Martin Blake.

Lock In Bennett, Nikau Urges Nz

NEW ZEALAND legend Tawera Nikau has urged Kiwi officials to sign Wayne Bennett "for life" after the veteran coach helped to plot Australia's stunning World Cup downfall.

Nom Du Jeu A Name Worth Noting

HE IS the hope of the side. The Kiwi that all Australians should get behind in its bid to win tomorrow's Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Nightingale Gets Taste Of Bennett Wizardry

THE Kiwi camp has been a window into the world of master coach Wayne Bennett for Dragons star Jason Nightingale.