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'Tradies duck for cover': World reacts to deadly Auckland shooting

Overseas media have been left stunned at the deadly scenes on Auckland's waterfront.

Football Ferns co-captain reveals final message to team

NZ women’s football has never known an occasion like this – and might never again.

Heavy rain set to lash opening match of Fifa Women's World Cup

MetService says waterproof layers will be particularly handy for the journey home.

Roundtable: How far can the Football Ferns go at the World Cup?

NZME’s football writers answer the big questions ahead of the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Football Ferns v Norway: All you need to know about World Cup opener

Everything you need to know ahead of the sold-out clash at Eden Park.

Meet the Whanganui locals working at the Women's World Cup

"This is one of the coolest positions that I’ll ever have."

Welcome Orange Lionesses: How Bay Oval transformed to host World Cup team

'We want them to be able to train on the best facility possible,' the groundskeeper says.

Reasons for hope and fear ahead of Football Ferns' World Cup opener

Michael Burgess runs through the big talking points for NZ's clash against Norway.

Kapa haka performer speaks out after World Cup team's 'insensitive' video

Kahumako Rameka encourages people to get involved in Māori culture, but the right way.

Five reasons why the Fifa Women’s World Cup is worth watching

Kris Shannon on what’s coming our way later this week.

One-quarter of the men: Call for World Cup equal prize money

The Matildas have called for equal prize money for football’s global showpieces.

Ranking the best and worst jerseys at the Fifa Women’s World Cup

A brief assortment of the kits Viva fashion director Dan Ahwa is loving and loathing.

‘I’ve lived the other side’: The remarkable journey of Ferns No 1

Vic Esson knows the precarious nature of sport - having taken an unusual route to the top.

Around the world with the Women's World Cup teams

Star players from around the world give top tips for tourism in their home countries.

Letters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogans

Opinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.

Football Ferns forward confused after being stuck on the bench

Grace Jale has been unexpectedly dropped to the bench in the Ferns' last two games.