FootballWatch: Japan goalkeeper commits howlerThe goalkeeper for the Japanese's FIFA Women's World Cup team has committed one of the all-time goalkeeping howlers.24 Jun 04:10 AM
FootballThis mascot will give you nightmaresA football club's mascot called Kingsley has been compared to a badly drawn Lisa Simpson on meth.22 Jun 07:43 PM
Wellington PhoenixFootball: Merrick still after another strikerWellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says his side are still searching for an experienced striker.22 Jun 04:02 AM
FootballExpert Helm leads way in commentaryFifa television commentator John Helm has two passports. It's not because of dual nationality. That's two separate British passports, necessary because Helm travels so much.20 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Scouts check young talentYesterday wasn't just the end of the Under-20 World Cup, it was also the culmination of the Football Idol scenario that has played out over the past three weeks.20 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Another World Cup in pictureFifa would welcome a New Zealand bid for the Women's World Cup, despite some less-than-spectacular attendances at the Under-20 World Cup.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo traffic woes ahead of wet FIFA finalTraffic is flowing freely in Auckland in the lead up to tonight’s Fifa U-20 World Cup final at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium.20 Jun 04:24 AM
FootballMali claim bronze medalMali has taken the bronze medal at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, with a thrilling 3-1 win over Senegal at North Harbour Stadium today.20 Jun 03:44 AM
FootballStirring Serbs sure to test BraziliansThe big show is finally here. After 50 games played between 24 hopefuls in front of more than 300,000 fans, only two - Brazil and Serbia19 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballRef knocked out by player's punchAlejandro Roncaglia, brother of Fiorentina defender Facundo Roncaglia, knocked out referee Arnaldo Beron when he was shown a yellow card.18 Jun 02:49 AM
FootballCan you beat 26 seconds?Fifa TV commentator John Helm can name all 92 English Football League Clubs, and holds the world record for naming them in just 26 seconds. Watch him in action here18 Jun 01:12 AM
FootballDempsey rips up referee's notebookClint Dempsey's bout of ref rage could see the USA captain miss the Gold Cup.17 Jun 11:04 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: All Whites need multi-coloured paletteThe current juniors did a creditable job in the tournament, although they couldn't turn home advantage into anything memorable, writes Chris Rattue. Where were the kids who can take on the world?17 Jun 09:42 PM
FootballFootball: Serbia win through to finalSerbia will face Brazil in the final of the Under-20 World Cup, after the Europeans defeated Mali 2-1 in tonight's semi final.17 Jun 10:33 AM
FootballSerbia and Mali battle for spot in finalTension is building at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland tonight, with semi-finalists Serbia and Mali tied up at 1-1.17 Jun 07:37 AM
FootballIs it ever ok to snub a handshake?With millions of dollars, jobs and World Cup progression on the line - common sense can often go out the door.16 Jun 08:59 PM
FootballNZ Football defend handshake snubNew Zealand Football are defending the coach of the Football Ferns who snubbed a post-game handshake with an opposing team's coach.16 Jun 07:07 PM
FootballStunning Serbs rocking worldSerbia is making waves at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup - and causing a sensation back home.16 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballUnited colours of footballThe four countries to make it through to the Fifa U-20 World Cup finals may not have a home crowd behind them, but their New Zealand-based fans are planning to make plenty of noise.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Football FernsFootball: Ferns World Cup dream overThe World Cup dream is over for the Football Ferns, after another premature exit on the big stage.16 Jun 08:00 AM
FootballFifa boss cancels plans to visit NZFifa boss Sepp Blatter has cancelled plans to visit New Zealand for this weekend’s Under-20 World Cup final in Auckland.16 Jun 06:10 AM
