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ALL BLACKS WIN OVER ARGENTINA
The All Blacks won last night in windy Wellington. Of course, it was only 21-6, and the All Blacks weren't perfect, so celebrations are muted! It's not enough to win every game, you're supposed to be PERFECT. See photos.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
God Defend New Zealand/Aotearoa: Sung here before All Blacks v. Wallabies test match. The anthem is sung first in Maori, then in English. Lyrics are slightly different in meaning. Maori lyrics are more about unity.
NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR 2011
Richie McCaw, captain of the All Blacks, is named New Zealander of the Year after leading the All Blacks to victory in the Rugby World Cup. (And turned down the offer of a knighthood--said it was "too soon.")
METROSEXUALS
Who is the biggest metrosexual? Interview by TVNZ with Zac Guildford and Andy Ellis.
ROOM RAIDERS
Piri Weepu raids Cory Jane’s Auckland hotel room during the Rugby World Cup, discovering Cory’s lust for fizzies, chocly bars, and lol-lols. Not to mention his admiration for "big Arnie" (Arnold Schwarzenegger). As Piri says, "He's a buck."