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All Whites light up Cup - world press
Excitement over the All Whites' historic draw has spilled into the world's media and is being discussed feverishly online.
Fans around the globe celebrate All Whites' historic result
The All Whites seem to have won over new fans after their historic effort overnight, with messages of support pouring into nzherald.co.nz.
Soccer: All Whites make history with late goal
I have seen many great New Zealand sporting moments over the years but nothing to match this, writes Chris Rattue.
<i>Stuart Dye</i>: Faith, hope ... and sports glory
Some moments live long in the memory, creating goosebumps and smiles whenever they are revisited.
FIFA World Cup: All Whites v Slovakia
Relive all the action from the All Whites dramatic opening World Cup clash with Slovakia in Rustenberg, South Africa today.
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> The All Whites can create history tonight
The All Whites' World Cup love affair finally becomes reality tonight as they take on Slovakia in their opening Group F match.
Soccer: All Whites will handle pressure - Nelsen
All Whites skipper has no concerns about his teammates succumbing to the pressure against Slovakia tonight.
All Whites glory or a Slo death? The fans speak
Two fans give their views on tonight's crunch World Cup match between NZ and Slovakia.
Soccer: Confidence key for All Whites
Soccer experts Vaughan Coveny, Paul Ifill and Bobby Almond weigh up our boys' chances against Slovakia.
Soccer: Experts, fans give NZ fighting chance
Kiwi football legends and the fans give us their forecasts for tonight's huge game against Slovakia.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Tragedy marks World Cup's opening day
The death of Nelson Mandela's great granddaughter "robbed South Africa of what was intended as a day of pure joy".
Fred de Jong: So, who's going to win?
Since the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 there have been 18 tournaments held to crown soccer's best team.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> The naked truth
All Whites ‘keeper Glen Moss on watching England and an unfortunate encounter at an Austrian hotel.
<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> All Whites' path to World Cup title
It's official - we are going to win soccer's biggest prize. Here's how...