Ernie Merrick sets upbeat tone for the Phoenix An opening day victory, a bumper crowd and even an A-League licence extension might be eluding the Wellington Phoenix but there's no darkening their mood. Thu, 16 October, 2014
Seismic shakeup for All Whites as coach wields axe New Zealand Football wanted change, and they got it. Thu, 16 October, 2014
Smith 'exile' ends to boost defence Former All Whites skipper Tommy Smith completed a drastic about-face yesterday - being named in the New Zealand squad for two internationals in November - two months after declaring himself in "international exile" fo... Thu, 16 October, 2014
Pedigree player expected to be real asset for the Phoenix Many at the Wellington Phoenix couldn't believe they'd been able to recruit a player of the pedigree of Roly Bonevacia to the A-League. Thu, 16 October, 2014
Winston Reid handlers 'in no hurry' Winston Reid's future at West Ham looks increasingly fragile with the club saying his handlers are "in no hurry" to negotiate a new deal. Thu, 16 October, 2014
Hudson delivers sobering reality check to NZ Anthony Hudson has served the All Whites and football in New Zealand a sobering reality check - unveiling a four-year strategy for fundamental change, both on and off the pitch. Thu, 16 October, 2014
All Whites call comes through a crowd Reacting positively to quickly-changing situations is something top level goalkeepers are used to and for teenager Oliver Sail, a phone call from All Whites coach Anthony Hudson on Wednesday was the latest test of his... Thu, 16 October, 2014
Tommy Smith's U-turn All Whites coach Anthony Hudson revealed a number of bombshells at New Zealand Football's press conference today. Steven Holloway dissects the key talking points. Thu, 16 October, 2014
Hudson sets new All Whites vision All Whites coach Anthony Hudson outlined his vision for the New Zealand side over the next four years on Thursday with two things immediately clear; the team have a definitive goal and there is a detailed plan in plac... Wed, 15 October, 2014
Hudson names new look All Whites squad An All Whites squad with an exciting young look was named by coach Anthony Hudson on Thursday for November internationals against China and Thailand. Wed, 15 October, 2014
Barbarouses thrilled by Victory's potential Barbarouses formed part of the magnificent Brisbane team that took the A-League by storm in 2010-2011 and won the premiership-championship double amid widespread acclaim. Wed, 15 October, 2014
Falcons desperate for sponsor The Nelson Marlborough Falcons' home games in Blenheim this season are looking increasingly unlikely unless they can secure a major naming rights sponsor. Wed, 15 October, 2014
Futsal National League set to go The fifth edition of the Futsal National League kicks off on Friday with eight teams from the seven football federations competing in Series One of the competition over three days at Napier’s Pettigrew Green Arena. Wed, 15 October, 2014
Phoenix under threat if poor crowds continue Wellington Phoenix are at a crossroads, says chief executive David Dome, and more turnouts like Sunday's could potentially sound the death knell for the club. Tue, 14 October, 2014
Ifill not giving up on A-League career Injured attacker Paul Ifill believes he still has plenty to offer and says he’d be open to any A-League approaches despite severing his ties with Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 14 October, 2014
Three sides keep winning form Visiting teams held sway in the second round of the ASB Youth League as three sides maintained perfect records in the early going of the 2014 season. Mon, 13 October, 2014
Football Ferns set for qualifying test A place at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup goes on the line for the Football Ferns later this month in Papua New Guinea with the New Zealand squad for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup named on Monday. Mon, 13 October, 2014
Life aint all glitz in A-League football fast lane Being a global footballer isn't all glitz and glamour. Ahead of their season opener tomorrow, Nikki Macdonald talks to the Phoenix's four international imports about a life lived in two-year bites. Sat, 11 October, 2014
'Snubbed' Wellington Phoenix seeking respect Only points will earn the Wellington Phoenix respect. Sat, 11 October, 2014
Five things that may spice up season After missing the A-League playoffs for the past two seasons, the Phoenix will aim to get back among the title contenders, starting with a home win over Perth Glory today. Here are five areas to keep an eye on. Sat, 11 October, 2014
