The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
Rugby
Mon, Aug 11
Chiefs and Northland loose forward Simon Parker speaks to 1News about his journey to the All Blacks' squad and his respect for legend Jerome Kaino.
Tue, Aug 5
Uncapped Chiefs flanker Simon Parker has beaten out stiff competition to be included in Scott Robertson's Rugby Championship group.
Mon, Aug 4
Wing Kyren Taumoefolau has signed a two-year deal with the Chiefs - putting him more firmly into the All Blacks' mix.
Gibbes takes over from Clayton McMillan, who is departing to coach in Ireland.
Mon, Jul 21
The selection of three locks, including debutant Fabian Holland, to start against France may be a sign of things to come, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Jul 3
The coaches have been clear about wanting to play with pace against France but the attack-minded McKenzie says fast doesn't mean 'loose'.
Wed, Jul 2
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan now leaves for Munster but will likely be recognised as a leader who left the franchise in a better place.
Sun, Jun 22
Rob Penney looked relieved after he helped deliver a championship to the Crusaders but he won't say whether he wants to come back to help defend it.
The Crusaders had to do it the hard way in Christchurch, the Chiefs losing their third final in a row.
Sat, Jun 21
Williams, the big Crusaders' and All Blacks' prop, says he is good to go for Super Rugby final against Chiefs despite injured knee.
Wed, Jun 18
"The Chiefs cowbell is in their DNA, and we’ve been shaking this thing forever," said Paula Southgate.
New Zealand
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the ban was due to spectator safety, noting the "tight" confines at Apollo Projects Stadium.
Tue, Jun 17
Before this season the former Wallaby had never made a Super Rugby semifinal. Now he's in a grand final against the Chiefs in Christchurch.
Analysis: The red and blacks have home advantage against the Chiefs but also a belief in a vastly improved defensive system, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Jun 16
The Chiefs have lost the last two Super Rugby finals but believe they have the game to beat a Crusaders side who have never lost a home playoff match.
Sun, Jun 15
The red and blacks have extended their Super Rugby home playoffs streak to 31-0 but the Blues were a hair's breadth away from forcing extra-time in Christchurch.
Fri, Jun 13
A win over the Brumbies on Saturday would put the Chiefs into another final but the Mooloo men can't bring themselves to cheer for the Blues.
Thu, Jun 12
Vern Cotter turns up the heat by saying the Crusaders' 30-game unbeaten streak in home playoffs could be more of a burden than boost.
Wed, Jun 11
Shaun Stevenson wants a title before he leaves for Japan and has stressed the need for his side to play for 80 minutes in their semifinal on Saturday.
Tue, Jun 10
Analysis: The Blues' win against the odds in Hamilton revealed there is still plenty of fight in the defending champions, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Jun 8
The Chiefs were guaranteed entry into Super Rugby's semifinals before their qualifier loss to the Blues but say that wasn't to blame for misfire.
Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson is looking forward to his side beginning their playoffs journey against the team who crushed their dreams last year.
Tue, Jun 3
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Jun 1
All Blacks and Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot talks to 1News about being dropped on last year's tour and the extent of his painful Super Rugby season.
Thu, May 29
