Not having a World Cup quarterfinal in the South Island would create sadness, and money should not be the sole reason to play the games in Auckland, the manager of Forsyth Barr Stadium says.
An announcement on whether Rugby World Cup games can be held in Christchurch is expected this afternoon.
A decision on whether Christchurch will be able to host Rugby World Cup games could be made as early as next week, Murray McCully says.
The Government will not immediately release engineering reports on whether AMI Stadium in Christchurch can be used for Rugby World Cup games.
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, despite the damage wreaked on the city by last week's earthquake, Mayor Bob Parker says.
Brian Roche, who took over as acting chairman of Rugby New Zealand (RNZ) 2011 Ltd last year, has been confirmed today as the organisation's chairman.
Rugby World Cup organisers say they are on track to meet their lofty ticket sales goal for the tournament in New Zealand next year.
Organisers of a seafood festival showcasing Port Chalmers and Otago fishing say next year's Rugby World Cup is the perfect time to launch what may become an annual event.
All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu expects to be playing his rugby in New Zealand next season so he can continue to chase his World Cup dream.
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast has rebuffed claims her city council has abandoned the Cuba Street carnival in favour of funding community events around next year's Rugby World Cup.
Peter Lyons warns of taking Rugby World Cup hype too much to heart.
A special committee to cash in on next year's Rugby World Cup may be set up by the Waitaki District Council to co-ordinate activities to attract visitors.
Just what will the Forsyth Barr Stadium's plaza look like?
Auckland City Council is making a late bid to keep the sheds on the venue marked out as "party central" for the Rugby World Cup.
Six All Blacks rugby greats have signed up to help the Government promote the 2011 World Cup, cup ministers Murray McCully and Gerry Brownlee announced today.
The All Blacks, with home ground advantage, are the New Zealand TAB's top pick to win next year's rugby World Cup.
There are tentative smiles from New Zealand's rugby World Cup organisers after domestic ticket applications for next year's tournament made an explosive start.
"Party Central" for the Rugby World Cup at Queen's Wharf in Auckland will now be a $9 million, 160m temporary building which will service two cruise ships and cater for up to 8000 people.
Rugby World Cup partygoers will do some of their drinking under a giant tent planned for Queens Wharf on the downtown Auckland City waterfront.
Weta Workshop has unveiled a miniature of a sculpture, which has been proposed as a centre piece for Wellington's hosting of the 2010 Rugby World Cup.
