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• Blues’ chance to rewrite history against fierce rivals

  An observation ... It only took around 45 minutes after the final whistle last week for the Blues to heap the pressure on the Crusaders before tonight’s semifinal, when coach Vern Cotter brought up the Crusaders’ playoff record at home — 30 wins, no defeats.

• ‘I can’t tip against The Cossack’

  Trainer Paul Nelson says he can’t tip against his jumping great The Cossack even if that would mean one of his other horses winning.

• Mixed reactions to resignation

  Departing University of Auckland vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater lost the confidence of many of her academic staff after a tumultuous period of leadership, some colleagues say.

• Lotto

• Meth and cold water a deadly mix

  After climbing to the top of a crane at the Wellington waterfront, Jarreth Colquhoun took off his cap and waved to the crowd below.

• 1. Who played in the 2022 Fifa World Cup Final?

• McIlroy driving for improvement

  World number two Rory McIlroy says his swing and driver struggles over the past month have improved as he prepares to challenge intimidating Oakmont in this week’s 125th US Open.

• President hacked

• More songs about buildings and food

  Talking Heads legend David Byrne has announced his return to New Zealand for the first time since 2018.

• Wool rollout New state homes will have woollen carpets installed as a result of state-house builder Kāinga Ora inking a new supplier agreement.

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  The director community in New Zealand will not have been surprised to see that the Mainzeal saga reached another milestone — but without fully resolving the key issues. In March, the Court of Appeal confirmed liability of both the executive and non-executive directors, but the directors have...