PremiumPremiumWomen's Football World Cup'Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World CupOf major sporting events here, only the 2011 Rugby World Cup had bigger average crowds.14 Aug 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismHotel price hikes: Fifa Women’s World Cup sends room rates soaringRoom rates hit a record in Queenstown, but revenue per room hasn't fully recovered.14 Aug 03:13 AM
Football World CupWomen’s World Cup: Breaking down the semifinalistsThere will be a first-time winner of the Women’s World Cup.13 Aug 06:00 PM
Football World CupWatch: Passenger caught out on flight as Australia goes wild for MatildasAustralia has been gripped by Matildas fever following last night's win.12 Aug 11:37 PM
Football World Cup'The craziest game of my life': Aussie's new World Cup superstar goalkeeperAussie GK was 'the winning factor'. the French coach acknowledged.12 Aug 08:11 PM
Women's Football World CupEngland move into World Cup semifinalsAlessia Russo fired England into the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup.12 Aug 01:00 PM
Women's Football World CupShootout drama! Australia survive epic against FranceAustralia have advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time.12 Aug 10:02 AM
FootballMan City, Haaland start new season the way they finished the lastMan City started their quest for a record fourth-successive title.11 Aug 11:27 PM
Women's Football World CupCan the Matildas break World Cup quarterfinal curse?Tournament hosts have always struggled to make it past the quarterfinals.11 Aug 10:18 PM
Football‘I had to eat out of the trash’NZ-based footballer's journey from sleeping on a street in France to captaining country.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Women's Football World CupFirst-time World Cup winner guaranteed as Sweden eliminate JapanSweden have eliminated their second former champion in a row in 2-1 win.11 Aug 10:07 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballFootball Ferns forward signs with English clubThe New Zealand forward will head overseas after a season with the Wellington Phoenix.11 Aug 06:52 AM
Women's Football World CupSpain secure first semifinal appearance with extra time win over NetherlandsLive updates of the World Cup clash in Wellington.11 Aug 04:05 AM
EntertainmentTed Lasso actor spotted at Auckland football fan zoneBrendan Hunt was spotted at the Queen's Wharf fan zone watching the footy.11 Aug 03:24 AM
Football World CupEngland star gets extended ban for stomping on playerEngland midfielder Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban.10 Aug 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumFootball World CupAll you need to know for Japan-Sweden at Eden ParkAll the details for tonight's quarter-final between Japan and Sweden.10 Aug 07:05 PM
New ZealandCold temperatures to linger even after snow disappearsAn extra layer or two will needed for the quarter-final games in Wellington and Auckland.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Charity football raises awareness that men get breast cancer tooA football match and a close shave net $5000 in less than one week.10 Aug 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballWomen’s World Cup: The $20 million penalty, Megan Rapinoe mystery and a scheduling snafuIt's wide open, as seven of the quarter-finalists could conceivably lift the trophy.10 Aug 03:23 AM
Football‘Pressure’ on in tight hunt for football’s National League spotsThe qualification battle for football's National League has reached near fever pitch.09 Aug 09:55 PM
Women's Football World CupThe trends that have emerged at the Women's World CupThe traditional elite have been cut down to size at the Women’s World Cup.09 Aug 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumFootball FernsFootball Ferns coach details biggest lesson from World Cup exitNZF will commence a detailed campaign review but the coach is thinking further ahead.09 Aug 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Football World CupA Women's World Cup win we can all celebrate: No more white shortsNew York Times: Top female athletes are calling time on bikinis, crop tops and white.09 Aug 01:12 AM
Women's Football World CupFrance need just 23 minutes to book quarter-final spotFrance have set a showdown with co-host Australia.08 Aug 05:00 PM
Women's Football World Cup'A beautiful moment': Colombia dance into quartersColombia’s players danced and sang on the field long after making history.08 Aug 07:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTVNZ confirms NFL deal, but Champions League goes to BeINThere's a wrinkle in the Spark Sport to TVNZ transition.08 Aug 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump cheers the defeat of Megan Rapinoe and the US women’s football teamNew York Times: The former president taunted the team after its defeat on the world stage.08 Aug 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumFootball World CupAmerican fans persevere with costly trips despite US exitMore than 20,000 Americans booked trips to New Zealand for the event.07 Aug 09:00 PM
Women's Football World CupStamp it like Beckham: England star's bizarre red card momentA step too far. Lauren James will miss the quarterfinals after a bizarre moment.07 Aug 07:24 PM
Women's Football World CupAustralia march into World Cup quarterfinalsThe co-hosts have advanced to the quarter-finals.07 Aug 05:05 PM
Women's Football World CupEngland survive red card, shootout against NigeriaEngland overcame a red card for star Lauren James to book a quarter-final spot.07 Aug 10:25 AM
PremiumPremiumFootball World Cup'Ha-ha at the end': Megan Rapinoe's excruciating World Cup exitNY Times: The US star's world-famous accuracy deserted her at exactly the wrong moment.07 Aug 12:24 AM
Women's Football World Cup'Lost by a millimetre': World reacts to USA's shock World Cup exitThe USA had two chances to win it from the spot but crashed out.06 Aug 08:02 PM
Women's Football World Cup'A sick joke': USA out of Fifa World Cup after dramatic shootoutIt is the prestigious side's earliest ever exit from a Women's World Cup.06 Aug 02:10 PM