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If you're like me, you weren't exactly holding your breath in anticipation of this year's Rugby World Cup.

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This 256-page photographic essay follows the All Blacks during the Steinlager Series in June 2010 against Ireland and Wales.

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It's an unusual subject to write about, a sports reporter.

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After a 30-year career in television as a producer, presenter and journalist, Rhys Jones has established himself as a dedicated motoring writer. Legends on 2 Wheels: A Celebraton of NZ's Greatest Motorcycle Riders is his third book.

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The name Ricki Herbert is synonymous with football in New Zealand.

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New Zealanders tend to do well on the international stage when it comes to motorsport but let's not forget the amazing history of motorsport we have here in our own country.

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Fish are fascinating creatures, and none more so than the snapper.

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Golfing writer Tom Hyde's 100 Essential New Zealand Golf Holes features 10 holes from seven southern courses.

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As a youngster I joined the local boxing gym which was run by our village constable and ever since then I have enjoyed the noble art.

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If you and yours — especially those reluctant boy readers of the family — have a taste for entertaining and topical trivia, this is will appeal.