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Megan Rapinoe on retirement, her special World Cup hairdo and inspiring Kiwis

The US football icon is set to retire from the sport after the World Cup in New Zealand.

Capital punishment: Napier City Rovers take aim at Wellington rivals ahead of crucial road trips

Winning on the road against Wellington teams key for Napier City Rovers in league quest.

Fifa Women's World Cup: All you need to know as a visitor to NZ

A football fan's ultimate guide to Aotearoa New Zealand.

In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam

6215 people, some of them drumming away, gave McLean Park a family-friendly festival feel.

'Logistical nightmare': Warning for fans attending Fifa Women's World Cup in NZ

Opinion: Fans need to be aware there are plenty of barbed-wire hoops to jump through.

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All you need to know from the latest NZ Herald headlines.

World’s best women's football team touch down in NZ

The two-time defending champions have landed in Auckland.

What we learned from Football Ferns' final preparation match

If anyone needed a reminder of Ria Percival’s importance to the Ferns, it came in Napier.

Cop, referee charged with indecent assault named

The accused, David Brooke, 66, was visiting Australia for a football match.

Māori flag to fly at FIFA Women's World Cup

The initiative is believed to be a first at a major Fifa tournament.

Pack the park call for footy fans

Napier City Council hopes for 5000 spectators to bring back McLean Park's mojo.

Fifa Women’s World Cup: Hotel bookings slow but tour numbers ‘really good’

The Hotel Council is blaming a Covid-19 restriction for the lack of bookings.

NZ cop and football referee charged with indecently assaulting teen in Australia

A senior referee was taking part in a national football tournament across the Tasman.

All Whites star sold by Bayern Munich

Singh moves on from German champions after struggling with injuries and lack of game time.

New All Whites coach rewarded for 14 years of work

Bazeley admitted his lack of senior head coach experience will be highlighted by some.

Highs and lows of the Football Ferns: A short history of women's football in NZ

The Football Ferns have seen it all - and now they get to play at a home World Cup.