Totori in award race The country’s prolific national striker Benjamin Totori has been shortlisted as one of the nominees for the OFC Player of the year for 2012. Tue, 12 November, 2013
Soccer's State of Play: Domestic league struggles with image problem Any of the top three teams in New Zealand football's national league would be competitive with professional clubs in the bottom half of the A-League table. Tue, 12 November, 2013
Soccer's state of play: Professional pathways - three ways to go pro As football's popularity among junior players in New Zealand continues to rise, parents are more likely than ever to hear the words 'I want to be a professional footballer'. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Soccer's state of play: One-track mind helps young star Matt Ridenton was probably much like many other youngsters growing up in that he dabbled in plenty of different sports. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Soccer's state of play: Critical days for sport's maturity New Zealand can once again take a place at soccer's grandest table if they get past Mexico in their qualifying playoff. Victory will mean a third appearance in the finals, and the second in back-to-back tournaments. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Vicelich set to be deployed as sweeper The All Whites could take the field on Thursday with a radically reshaped defensive unit. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Little Marco's magic touch Bienvenidos 'El Marcito'. His recent lack of match play means he may not even take the field on Thursday but Marco Rojas is already 'world famous' in Mexico. Mon, 11 November, 2013
All Whites ready to throw caution to the wind Yellow is everywhere they look, but the All Whites are doing their best to ignore the perilous card situation. Mon, 11 November, 2013
All Whites warned of fanatical fans The All Whites have been advised not to leave their team hotel in Mexico City because of security concerns ahead of Thursday's World Cup playoff. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Marco Rojas a media star with Mexicans His home is the football pitch, not in front of the camera, but Marco Rojas was nonetheless a Mexican media hit yesterday. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Azteca holds no fears for 2009 hero Fallon Been there, done that: Rory Fallon isn't remotely afraid about what awaits his All Whites in Thursday's World Cup playoff against Mexico at Estadio Azteca. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Big interest in All Whites' training It's a sleepy Sunday morning in Los Angeles but the All Whites' Mexican mission is underway. Mon, 11 November, 2013
Veteran Vicelich key in Mexico He "retired" more than five years ago but Ivan Vicelich will be a key figure for the All Whites on Thursday. Sun, 10 November, 2013
Lack of match time puts Smeltz, Rojas in doubt It's hard to imagine - but the All Whites could take the field without Shane Smeltz and Marco Rojas on Thursday in Mexico City. Sun, 10 November, 2013
WaiBop open with deserved victory WaiBop United got exactly what they deserved from their Premiership opener - a surprise victory over Canterbury United. Sun, 10 November, 2013
Herbert steps into spotlight in LA If this is the calm, then the storm will be fierce when the All Whites lob into Mexico City as public enemy No 1 tomorrow. Sun, 10 November, 2013
Time to brace for the big Mexican wave He grew up dreaming of playing for Australia, but Andrew Durante understands his increasing importance to New Zealand's hopes of qualifying for back-to-back World Cups. Sun, 10 November, 2013
Solid starts for Auckland sides Both Auckland clubs began the ASB Premiership in fine fashion today but there was hope for those teams trying to disrupt the duopoly. Sun, 10 November, 2013
Team Wellington lose season opener Team Wellington began their national football premiership campaign with a 4-1 defeat to perennial powerhouses Auckland City at David Farrington Park yesterday. Sun, 10 November, 2013
All Whites striker Shane Smeltz ready for Mexico All Whites goal machine Shane Smeltz should be "pretty close" to match fit for Thursday's World Cup playoff match in Mexico City, according to his A-League coach. Sat, 9 November, 2013
