Football World CupSoccer: Putin held secret talks with FifaRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held secret meetings with at least a third of the 22 members of Fifa's executive committee.07 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Soccer's new chief must know the sport's cultureDeparting NZF chief executive Michael Glading should get no credit for soccer's rise on these shores, writes Chris Rattue.07 Dec 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Putin leans on Abramovich to bankroll World CupRoman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea, is to take a leading role in preparations for the 2018 World Cup.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Zealander of the Year Finalist: Ryan NelsenJudging one player's influence over a team is a tricky business and open to plenty of argument.05 Dec 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: How the double dealing went downBefore Friday's vote for the 2018 World Cup host, the English bid had seven votes confirmed. What happened?04 Dec 04:30 PM
LeagueSports fans to pick top featControversy over what was New Zealand's top sporting moment for 2010 should be put to be bed when the matter is decided by public vote - a first for the Westpac Halberg Awards.03 Dec 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Adshead confident Qatar will deliverFormer All White soccer coach John Adshead believes the tiny state of Qatar will put on "an absolutely superb World Cup" in 2022.03 Dec 02:30 AM
Football World CupSoccer: Fans react to World Cup announcementsWith the announcement of the hosts for the 2018 and 2022, elated and devastated fans took to social networking sites to share their reactions.02 Dec 09:50 PM
Football World CupSoccer World Cup decision: Winners and losers reactThe media and world leaders react after this morning's news that Russia and Qatar will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.02 Dec 07:37 PM
Football World CupSoccer World Cup voting: All you need to knowOn Friday morning 22 Fifa executives will vote in a secret ballot to decide the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.01 Dec 11:25 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Oceania gives up fight for Cup votesThe Oceania Football Confederation has accepted the loss of its voting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts.30 Nov 11:44 PM
Football World CupSoccer: From PNG to Fifa's corridors of powerThere is a certain irony that the representative from Fifa's lowest-ranked nation could become a power broker.30 Nov 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Confusion over Oceania's World Cup voting statusThe murky waters of the World Cup got even murkier yesterday as the momentum towards Friday's voting in Zurich gathered pace.29 Nov 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Fate of nations in the hands of 22 old menOn Friday (NZT) 22 men, at an average age of 64, will decide the hosts for the next two World Cups. Who are these 22 men?29 Nov 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Nelsen not ready to quit yetAll Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has no intention of ending his international soccer career yet.23 Nov 09:51 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Fifa bans could impact NZNew Zealand could miss out on the benefits of our trans-Tasman neighbour hosting a World Cup.18 Nov 11:47 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Banned Oceania official speaks outAustralia's World Cup 2022 bid received a body blow last night after a corruption scandal cost Oceania its vote.18 Nov 10:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Temarii 'comfortable' with suspensionSoccer's world body has suspended the head of its Oceania confederation.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: All Whites dip in FIFA rankingsNew Zealand's giddy days inside the world top 50 soccer nations are over.20 Oct 08:07 PM
Football World CupOceania soccer boss admits mistake' in Cup hagglingA senior football official says he made a mistake in discussing the sale of his World Cup vote with an undercover reporter.18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ in Cup vote scandalAn Auckland meeting is at the centre of a soccer scandal in which officials are accused of selling World Cup votes.17 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandThe First Son's amazing year of travels around the worldIf the Prime Minister's son isn't New Zealand's luckiest teenager, he could at least be one of the most well-travelled.03 Oct 04:30 PM
