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    The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final

    The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final


    The red and blacks had to weather extra time in their 100-minute quarter-final win over Counties Manukau in the quarters.

    Canterbury assistant coach James Lentjes outlines their next challenge.



    Kickoff in Christchurch is at 7.15pm - live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Environment:
    Rain has scuppered New Zealand's chances against England in the first T20 in Christchurch 8:16

    Politics:
    Tattoo-related injuries are behind hundreds of ACC claims every year, costing the country hundreds of thousands of dollars annually 8:06

    Soccer:
    First up away draws for New Zealand's two A-League teams to kick-off the new season 7:56

    Motorsports:
    Formula One's title-winning McLarens have been bumped out of the Sprint Race at the United States Grand Prix in Texas 7:46

    Cricket:
    The White Ferns have taken one point from an O.D.I. World Cup wash-out against Pakistan in Colombo...and are fourth-equal on the table 7:46

    Living & Travel:
    A new service connecting Marlborough and Christchurch takes off today 7:36

    Politics:
    Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly's opened up about the impacts of the Covid-19 Auckland lockdown in his electorate 7:36

    Soccer:
    Nottingham Forest sack manager Ange Postecoglou immediately after loss to Chelsea 7:26

    Golf:
    Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is up with the leaders heading into the final round of the European tour's India Championship in Delhi 7:16

    International:
    Death doulas, family-led funerals and the deathcare movement hope to change the way we die 7:06


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