Football
All Whites and Peru all set for World Cup playoff showdown
The All Whites will have to overcome a team ranked 112 places higher than them if they're to qualify for the World Cup finals for the third time.
Peru footballers get rousing welcome to New Zealand
The Peru football team have arrived in New Zealand.
Peru still a huge threat - Hudson
The suspension of Peru captain Paolo Guerrero for their World Cup playoff is a massive blow to the South American side but New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson says it does not make the All Whites' task…
Push for equal football contracts a world first
The union representing professional footballers in New Zealand is seeking a single new contract for men and women with equal terms and condition, which, if successful, will be a world first. The… Audio
Evra sent off for kicking fan before match
Olympique Marseille substitute Patrice Evra was sent off before his team's Europa League match at Vitoria Guimaraes after a player from his team was seen aiming a kick at supporters.
Time right to move on for departing Football Ferns coach
The departing coach of the New Zealand women's football team says the all-consuming nature of the role played the biggest part in his sudden exit.
Wood 'very strong' chance of Burnley return
All Whites coach Anthony Hudson will be breathing a sigh of relief ahead of their looming World Cup playoff against Peru.
All Whites programme set for million-dollar boost
The All Whites will be the primary benefactor of an expected $1 million funding boost for New Zealand's elite football teams.
Allardyce would consider managing Everton
Former England football manager Sam Allardyce admits he would consider an approach from Everton to become the new boss of the Premier League club.
Quick recovery on track as Durante named in Phoenix squad
Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante may play in the All Whites World Cup football playoff against Peru next month after all.
Spurs and Gunners produce big wins in EPL
Tottenham Hotspur have brutally exposed Liverpool's defensive frailties as Harry Kane plundered two more goals in his side's 4-1 win at Wembley Stadium.
Phoenix fall to Melbourne City
The Wellington Phoenix are still searching for their first win of the A-League season after going down 1-nil at Melbourne City.
Charter flight option fading for All Whites
It appears increasingly unlikely the All Whites will fly from Wellington to Lima on a charter flight for the second leg of their World Cup playoff against Peru.
Everton ban fan after scuffle
European soccer's governing body UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Everton after one of the club's fans tried to punch an Olympique Lyon player in a melee that broke out during their…
Everton dirtiest team in EPL
Everton have been handed the dubious distinction of being the 'dirtiest' English Premier League football team after a study on the all-time cards and fouls.
All Whites defender Durante out of World Cup playoff
Veteran All Whites defender Andrew Durante has been ruled out of the team's World Cup playoff with injury.
Chelsea equalise late in entertaining Champions League clash
Chelsea and AS Roma served up a rip-roaring 3-3 draw in London as both clubs stayed firmly on course for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
English teams have good results in ECL
Leading English football teams Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Liverpool have put in strong performances in the latest round of Champions League group matches.
Sell-out expected for All Whites qualifier match
More than 30,000 fans are expected to watch next month's All Whites versus Peru qualifying matches for the Football World Cup. Two thirds of the tickets for the game in Wellington were snapped up in… Audio
Shrewsbury town to get standing section
Shrewsbury Town are set to become the first English football club to have a safe standing section in their ground after they reached their financing target through a crowd-funding campaign.