A crash in the first race of the season-opener at Perth left the New Zealand team with a damaged boat, a points deduction and questions over how long repairs would take.

Skipper Peter Burling says most logistical obstacles have been overcome.

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10 Feb: A thumbs up from Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder ahead of their Super Rugby title defence, starting Friday against the Highlanders in Dunedin

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10 Feb: Shock from neighbours - following a stabbing that's left a man in critical condition - at a central Christchurch property

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