New Zealand Football
Our World Cup runneth over - and out. What next?
The Women's World Cup 2023 attracted record crowds in the stands and on TV - both here and in Australia. It also delivered drama and off-pitch stories that livened up standard sports coverage. But… Video, Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam breaks down the big announcements that hang over the head of New Zealand Football - with undesirable outcomes seen as a real threat. We assess where the Black Caps are before their home 'summer'… Audio
NZ Football cautiously optimistic in Women's World Cup bid
Cautious optimism is the mood at New Zealand Football as they prepare to find out the fate of their joint bid with Australia to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.
At 4am Friday, either the trans-Tasman… Audio
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to expand from 24 to 32 teams
New Zealand Football say they're "cautiously optimistic" about where their bid stands after confirmation of an increase in teams for the next Women's World Cup. Video, Audio
NZ Football president resigns
The acting president of New Zealand Football (NZF) Phil Barry is resigning after a brief tenure in the role.
Upping the game in women's sports coverage
Women's football doesn't often make much of a mark in our sports news but the unprecedented achievements of the Young Ferns and a sexist joke from a bloke in Paris did this past week. The minister of… Audio
NZ Football apologises to Football Ferns
New Zealand Football has formally apologised to the Football Ferns for the bullying behaviour of former coach Andreas Heraf. Audio
Andreas Heraf ‘offended, humiliated or intimidated’ players
Calls are being made for the President and board of New Zealand Football to resign after a damning report into the governing body's conduct and culture. Sports reporter Clay Wilson was at today's… Video, Audio
Deryck Shaw: ‘We’ve apologised…taken responsibility’
NZ Football President Deryck Shaw says his position is a matter for the board to make a decision on, saying he won't resign despite calls for him to do so. He spoke to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Calls for NZ Football president to resign
Former All White Sam Malcolmson says change needs to happen quickly, following a damning report into New Zealand Football, and he's calling for its president Deryck Shaw to resign. Video, Audio
Football Ferns coach 'offended, humiliated or intimidated' players
A review into NZ Football reveals 12 Football Ferns players said they would not play for the Ferns again if Andreas Heraf, who faces allegations of bullying, remained coach.
NZ Football ponders Heraf replacement
Former Football Ferns player Kristy Hill says she expects New Zealand Football already has contingency plans in place for replacing New Zealand women's coach Andreas Heraf.
NZF confirm interim CEO
New Zealand Football have announced sports administrator Andrew Pragnell as their interim chief executive for the next six months.
NZ Football boss resigns his post
New Zealand Football is looking for a new chief executive after the unexpected resignation of Andy Martin was announced this afternoon. Audio
NZ Football investigates complaints about Andreas Heraf
An independent investigation into Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf is imminent after formal complaints from several players.This morning New Zealand Football confirmed they had received a letter… Audio
NZ Football CEO Andy Martin backs Andreas Heraf
New Zealand Football chief executive Andy Martin has broken his silence over the controversy surrounding under-fire Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf. Clay Wilson has the details. Video, Audio
NZF boss says new collective agreement was 'right thing to do'
New Zealand Football chief executive Andy Martin says a combined Collective Agreement - and equality for their senior men's and women's national teams - was a chance to make a statement. Audio
The view from Peru
Fans of Peru impressed our media and had some sports pundits pondering why our fans are so staid by comparison. What did the media in faraway Peru make of us in the week of the do-or-die World Cup… Audio
No March game for All Whites
New Zealand Football has again failed to secure a game for the All Whites in the FIFA international window.
No appeal over NZ football Olympics fiasco
New Zealand Football won't appeal over the Olympics fiasco, worried that pursuing things could open them up to further litigation. Audio