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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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     25 Oct: Formula One phenom Max Verstappen is keeping cool in his fightback attempt at a fifth-straight Drivers' Championship ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix
     24 Oct: All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea's talking up the Irish, ahead of the first leg of their end-of-year Grand Slam tour
     24 Oct: A claim that prior coaching tweaks have generally triggered positive outcomes for the All Blacks
     24 Oct: All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea's reflecting on some fond memories, ahead of a fitting start to their end-of-year tour against the four Home Nations
     24 Oct: Kiwi cyclist Campbell Stewart missed out on a bronze medal in the men's scratch race at the Track World Championships in Chile, despite seemingly crossing the line in third place
     24 Oct: A 1-nil away defeat against Mexico has the Football Ferns coach marking his side's efforts as a "can do better"
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     Today's News

    Environment:
    Many households are still without power following this weeks destructive winds and heavy rain 7:26

    Motoring:
    Supercars driver Ryan Wood has clocked the second fastest time in the final practice session on the Gold Coast 7:16

    Motorsports:
    Formula One phenom Max Verstappen is keeping cool in his fightback attempt at a fifth-straight Drivers' Championship ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix 7:06

    Entertainment:
    Bruce Springsteen saved director Scott Cooper's family after the Los Angeles wildfires 7:00

    Entertainment:
    Josh O'Connor got "kicked" out of being an altar boy for "smiling too much" 6:30

    Health & Safety:
    A reminder to be aware of the risks when out in the garden this long weekend 6:26

    Entertainment:
    Victoria Beckham used to carry a fake designer handbag 6:00

    Rugby:
    All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea's talking up the Irish, ahead of the first leg of their end-of-year Grand Slam tour 21:57

    Entertainment:
    50 Cent would love to be at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding 21:30

    Rugby:
    A claim that prior coaching tweaks have generally triggered positive outcomes for the All Blacks 21:17


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