Football
Moscow is running out of beer
Beer-guzzling football fans risk drinking parts of Moscow dry, with some bars and restaurants in the Russian capital saying they are running low and having to wait longer than usual for fresh…
Independent investigation into Football Ferns on the way
An independent investigation into Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf is imminent after formal complaints from several players.
Sweden bury jinx to beat South Korea
Sweden have won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 and ended a worrying goal drought with a 1-0 victory over South Korea
Virtual Reality Check: Heroes, hangovers & handballs
In episode three of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by Football Ferns legend Sarah Gregorius and RNZ's Patrick O'Meara to wrap the weekends action. They dissect the… Audio
Messi misses penalty as Argentina draw
Tiny Iceland made a stunning first-ever World Cup appearance when they held 2014 runners-up Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a dramatic match where Lionel Messi blew his chance to win it when he had a…
Ronaldo 3, Spain 3
Portugal's irrepressible captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning late free kick to complete a World Cup hat-trick and rescue a 3-3 draw in an enthralling match against neighbours Spain in Sochi.
Ronaldo to get jail time?
The Portugese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with Spanish authorities to settle a tax evasion case by paying an 31 million dollar fine and accepting a suspended jail sentence.
Wins for Uruguay and Iran at World Cup
Uruguay and Iran both scored late to grab first up wins at the Fifa World Cup.
Eastern Bloc Party: Robbie, The Russians & Media Scrutiny
In this episode of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh, and RNZ's Mediawatch presenter, Colin Peacock, onto the pod to wrap up the… Audio
Saudi Arabia 'shamed' in World Cup opener
Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi has described a "feeling of shame" after his side suffered a 5-nil hammering at the hands of hosts Russia in the World Cup's opening game in Moscow.
Looking ahead to the football world cup
The Football world cup starts tomorrow in Russia, and our own obsesssive football fans - Afternoons producer Emile Donovan and Max Towle of the Wireless are making a thrice weekly podcast on the… Audio
The Beautiful Game: yet the songs sound the same
In anticipation of one of the globe’s most popular sporting events, RNZ Music has conducted a 'scientific' evaluation of one of the FIFA World Cup’s enduring traditions: its musical anthems.
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Sleepless nights and early alarms - it's time for the World Cup
First person - Every four years the FIFA World Cup rolls around, and I start a new, month-long love affair with my alarm clock, writes Emile Donovan. Video
World Cup assistant referees told to keep flag down if unsure of offside
World Cup assistant referees have been told to keep their flag down for tight offside calls to enable VAR to make the correct decision.
2018 World Cup Preview: Football, Fashion & Song
The 2018 Football World Cup is almost upon us,so it's time to kick off our special podcast series Squeaky Bum Time. Audio
Red Card: the FIFA corruption story
Journalist Ken Bensinger reveals rampant bribery, vote selling, and kickbacks in the book Red Card: FIFA and the Fall of the Most Powerful Men in Sports. He says the international football governing… Audio
Williams set to rock World Cup
The decision to book Robbie Williams to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup has raised eyebrows, with a song called 'Party Like A Russian' among the former Take That star's back…
Hello!
Welcome to Squeaky Bum Time: A World Cup Football Podcast, with Max Towle & Emile Donovan. Audio
All Whites continue to improve with win over India
The All Whites have delivered their best performance of the Intercontinental Cup, beating tournament hosts India 2-1 in Mumbai.
All Whites seek to lift intensity
All Whites coach Fritz Schmid wants a more ruthless approach from his team when they tackle Chinese Taipei in their second game at the Intercontinental Cup in in Mumbai early on Wednesday.
