FootballQatar officially bans beer at World Cup matchesIt's a sudden U-turn on the deal the Muslim emirate made to secure the tournament.18 Nov 05:19 PM
TravelQatar Airways takes a punt at Football World Cup AnthemIt wouldn’t be the beautiful game without a hideous soundtrack.17 Nov 10:28 PM
TravelQatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup WagGod bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.17 Nov 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballAll Whites set for more home games in MarchThe clash with Australia in September was the first All Whites game here since 2017.17 Nov 01:45 AM
Football World CupFootball World Cup: November Fifa tournament to break new groundQatar is set to be the first World Cup to have an Olympics-style opening ceremony.17 Nov 12:18 AM
Football'Betrayed': Key takeaways from Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers MorganRonaldo’s highly anticipated tell-all interview with Piers Morgan has been broadcast.16 Nov 10:57 PM
Football World CupFifa World Cup players get protection from social media abuseFifa and a soccer players' union have launched a moderation service to protect players.16 Nov 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumFootballJason Pine: Does enjoying the World Cup make me a bad person?Opinion: I’m looking forward to the FIFA World Cup. Does that make me a bad person?16 Nov 10:21 PM
Royals‘Entirely inappropriate’: Prince William's subtle dig after criticismHe tends to stay out of drama but has made a subtle dig following recent criticism.16 Nov 10:15 PM
FootballWatch: Reporter threatened on live TV in QatarThe WC in Qatar is off to a shaky start after locals made violent threats live on air.16 Nov 07:06 PM
FootballQatar’s World Cup denounced for 'sportswashing' country’s imageQatar latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on world stage.16 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandFootball team has points to prove and secureNapier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks15 Nov 11:21 PM
TravelVirgin suspends gender neutral uniform for Qatar flightAirlines flying LGBT flag into Qatar called out for 'performative' allyship.15 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumFootball World CupKris Shannon: Five reasons why the Fifa World Cup will be a grim watchThe tournament wouldn’t be happening if not for 22 greedy old men.15 Nov 05:00 PM
FootballFootball Ferns hang on for draw against Korea RepublicWith five matches before the Women’s World Cup, the Ferns still have a long way to go.15 Nov 07:36 AM
Football World CupDead workers, human rights abuse - Should we even be watching Qatar World Cup?How did the World Cup end up in a small desert country with a dismal human rights record?14 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelLufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World CupThe official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.13 Nov 07:46 PM
FootballPhoenix blow lead in shocking collapseThe Wellington Phoenix have fallen victim to a remarkable Western United comeback.13 Nov 04:46 AM
Football FernsFootball Ferns struggle again in homecoming loss to South KoreaThere was no dream return home for the Football Ferns.12 Nov 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumFootball FernsGone AWOL? Football Ferns coach unable to contact star playerThe 32-year-old has only featured in two of the 14 matches since the Tokyo Olympics.11 Nov 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumFootball FernsFootball Ferns power rankings: New Zealand’s top 40 footballersJason Pine ranks New Zealand's best female footballers.09 Nov 09:12 PM
TravelQatar World Cup: 6000-cabin fan village erected in airport carparkWith weeks until kick off, 12,000 fans will be staying in cabins near Hamad International.09 Nov 08:05 PM
TravelQatar bars to charge $154 for a beer during the World Cup And you thought a $15 glass of wine was steep.09 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandBlues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyrosTwo teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.08 Nov 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumFootball‘I hid her handbags’: A messy marital split tarnishes a football legendNew York Times: She’s hiding his Rolexes, and he’s holding hostage her Jimmy Choos.08 Nov 08:07 PM
FootballFifa Award potential? Auckland City captain’s ‘sumptuous’ 80m strikeWatch: The “superb" goal is already talked about as a Puskás Award contender.08 Nov 12:00 AM
FootballStunning free kick helps Phoenix to first winThe Wellington Phoenix have earned their first win of the A-League season.06 Nov 05:04 AM
TravelDos and don'ts of visiting Doha during the Fifa World CupSome 1.2 million people are expected to pour into Qatar this month.03 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumFootball World CupThe Fifa World Cup is weeks away. Will Qatar be ready?New York Times: As football fans prepare to arrive, construction is still running hard.03 Nov 08:10 PM
Football FernsFootball Ferns announce historic World Cup warm-up fixturesThe side will take on four-time world champs USA on New Zealand soil for the first time.02 Nov 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEnglish Premier League'People went nuts': The day Auckland Arsenal fans met Ian WrightOne fan even got Ian Wright’s autograph tattooed onto his left arm.01 Nov 03:30 AM
FootballWhy Qatar is paying for fans to attend Fifa World CupSome fans are enrolled in a scheme to promote and not 'disparage' the World Cup in Qatar.01 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandCode-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switchFormer top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.31 Oct 11:13 PM
Wellington PhoenixPhoenix youngster caps remarkable year with Football Ferns selectionThe 20-year-old was an integral member of the Phoenix women’s side in their first season.31 Oct 05:00 AM
