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'Keen to explore': How another NZ Fifa World Cup could look
Who New Zealand may need to compete with, or work alongside, for the bid.
World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama
And in 20 years of covering sport, it’s hard to remember a sadder scene than last Friday.
<i>Stuart Dye</i>: Biggest World Cup flops
Football stars who have failed to shine so far in South Africa.
<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Four more years, Australia
The image of George Gregan gloating over Byron Kelleher in 2003 sprang to mind as the clock ran down in the Soceroos' 1-1 draw with Ghana.
FIFA World Cup: Fans, Day 9
Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.
FIFA World Cup: What happened at the Cup overnight
Nicolas Anelka's foul-mouthed tirade at the French coach dominated overnight news at the WC.
FIFA World Cup: Ghana v Australia
Photos of the action between Ghana and Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Soccer: NZ sure to rise in rankings
There are set to be big winners and losers in the rankings after the Fifa World Cup if early upsets continue.
Soccer: Australia deny player rebellion
Football Federation Australia boss Ben Buckley has emphatically denied rumours of a Socceroos player mutiny aimed at Pim Verbeek, or any internal team disharmony.
Aussies claim credit for All Whites' success
First they took our pav, now they're after our point. Our trans-Tasman neighbours have boarded the All Whites' bandwagon.
Soccer: Aussies green with envy as All Whites deliver
The All Whites achievement in Rustenberg overnight did not go unnoticed in soccer's transtasman stronghold.
<i>World Cup:</i> Matches to savour this weekend
Our football experts highlight the key matches to look out for as the World Cup gets underway in South Africa this weekend.
Soccer: Socceroos vow to regroup
MULDERSDRIFT - The Socceroos have vowed to regroup and take inspiration from reserve goalkeeper Brad Jones' bravery after the family tragedy which looks certain to force him out of the World Cup.
Soccer: Family illness may force Aussie 'keeper out of Cup
Middlesbrough goalie Brad Jones is unlikely to take part in the World Cup because of a serious illness in his family.
Soccer: Aussie strike weapon cleared of serious injury
Tim Cahill is expected to resume full training tomorrow after being taken to hospital complaining of neck soreness.
<i>Winston Aldworth:</i> We've all gone a little like Maradona
In World Cup season, the heady air does strange things to a sense of perspective.