Editorial: Prepare for Phoenix fever to hit History will be made on Sunday when the Wellington Phoenix and their travelling support, The Yellow Fever, descend on McLean Park for what will be the first Phoenix A-League game held in Hawke's Bay. Wed, 23 October, 2013
Young All Whites exit World Cup The Young All Whites' FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign came to an end in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as the 10-man New Zealand side were beaten 3-0 by Cóte d'Ivoire at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium. Wed, 23 October, 2013
Away form may negate Mexican advantage OPINION: Who has the biggest home advantage in the World Cup two-leg qualifier between the All Whites and Mexico? Wed, 23 October, 2013
WaiBop squad close to completion WaiBop United's final signings ahead of the start of their Premiership campaign won't cause massive ripples, but coach Peter Smith is happy with the side he's collated. Wed, 23 October, 2013
Plumber Hicks Lands his Dream Job Jason Hicks was today coming to terms with the fact that he was no longer a plumber and would be plying his trade as a professional footballer for the next two years at least. Wed, 23 October, 2013
Merrick moulds mindset On the field of combat the First Post marked the inspection of troops each day and the Last Post signalled the end of battle at the end of a day. Wed, 23 October, 2013
Fallon to face 100,000 fans in New Zealand squad St Johnstone striker Rory Fallon is set to play in front of over 100,000 fans if he keeps his place in the New Zealand team to face Mexico in a World Cup play-off first-leg match in Mexico City on November 13. Wed, 23 October, 2013
Brockie off to a flyer with Wellington ‘‘HOW are the bushfires?’’ was the first thing Jeremy Brockie asked when he answered the phone. Wed, 23 October, 2013
New south club needs players The search is under way for the best teenage footballers in South Auckland. Tue, 22 October, 2013
Jets need win against Wellington BEAUTY is in the eye of the beholder of three points. Tue, 22 October, 2013
Striker Jordan hailed after losing cancer battle The New Zealand and South African football communities are mourning the death of prolific striker Keryn Jordan who has lost his battle with cancer. Tue, 22 October, 2013
Paul Ifill pushes case for Wellington Phoenix start Paul Ifill was in a giving mood on his 34th birthday and now yearns to receive a belated gift from Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick - a start against Newcastle, in Napier, on Sunday. Mon, 21 October, 2013
Gutsy Phoenix Earn Deserved Draw at Premiers Home A shrewd first-half tactical switch by head coach Ernie Merrick helped the Wellington Phoenix earn a 1-1 draw with last season’s A-League premiers Western Sydney Wanderers at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday evening. Sun, 20 October, 2013
Merrick praises Wellington's character WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has praised his side's newfound character after overcoming an early deficit to secure a 1-1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium on Sunday. Sun, 20 October, 2013
Phoenix draw with Wanderers When Jeremy Brockie is in a Wellington Phoenix shirt, he just can't stop scoring goals. Sun, 20 October, 2013
Thrilling stalemate for Phoenix A committed Wellington Phoenix collected their first A-League competition point under new coach Ernie Merrick as the rank outsiders secured a deserved 1-1 draw with championship contenders Western Sydney Wanderers in ... Sun, 20 October, 2013
No World Cup playoff siesta for messy Mexico OPINION: Mexico in the World Cup playoffs is something to embrace, not fear. I'm certain that, for our players, it represents a big opportunity. Sat, 19 October, 2013
Cunningham: All Whites will beat Mexico Bold predictions are even more resounding when you don't expect to hear them. Sat, 19 October, 2013
Should Kiwis pay to play? The age-old catch-phrase of "player payments" has taken on a whole new meaning in football in recent weeks. Fri, 18 October, 2013
All Whites have to beat more than 11 Mexican players The Azteca Stadium has witnessed some of the biggest moments in World Cup history and it's in this imposing arena the All Whites hope they can keep their World Cup dreams alive. Thu, 17 October, 2013
