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![An inspiration for women in sport leadership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
An inspiration for women in sport leadership
Paula Hansen reflects on her roots as the world cup approaches.
![Sales slump prompts 20k free tickets for Women's World Cup, Ardern helps promote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sales slump prompts 20k free tickets for Women's World Cup, Ardern helps promote
Fifa is offering 5000 complimentary tickets to four NZ matches.
![In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam
6215 people, some of them drumming away, gave McLean Park a family-friendly festival feel.
!['Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzz
Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
![Remembering Grant Turner - NZ Football cult hero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Remembering Grant Turner - NZ Football cult hero
Grant Turner was one of the first cult heroes of New Zealand Football.
![‘It’s magic, extraordinary’: Haiti celebrate World Cup qualification after dramatic win over Chile in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘It’s magic, extraordinary’: Haiti celebrate World Cup qualification after dramatic win over Chile in Auckland
Haiti will face England, China and Denmark at the World Cup in July
![Football World Cup 2022: Morocco defeats Portugal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Football World Cup 2022: Morocco defeats Portugal
Morocco wrote its name in golden letters in the history of the World Cups by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Semifinals after eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the Quarterfinals of Qatar 2022. Video / AP
![Tunnel crash injures seven, FIFA continues threats & deadly earthquake in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin 22 November, 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tunnel crash injures seven, FIFA continues threats & deadly earthquake in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin 22 November, 2022
Wrong-way motorway collision, big changes on the horizon for L&P and deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
![Hosts Qatar embarrassed in World Cup first](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hosts Qatar embarrassed in World Cup first
The controversy-laced tournament opened with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed.
![Focus Sport: Auckland can look forward to Fifa Women's World Cup draw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus Sport: Auckland can look forward to Fifa Women's World Cup draw
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, alongside FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, says hosting the draw will be a privilege. Video / NZ Herald
![Focus Live: Auckland to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus Live: Auckland to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Focus Live: Auckland to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
![Reaction: French fans conga on Queen Street, Croatians sombre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reaction: French fans conga on Queen Street, Croatians sombre
It is the second World Cup victory for France in two decades.
![Decision that ruined the World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Decision that ruined the World Cup final
A magnificent final, but a pity that technology got in the way, writes Michael Burgess
![World Cup live: Croatia wins! England's going home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World Cup live: Croatia wins! England's going home
Live updates of the World Cup semifinal between England and Croatia.
![NZ referee on shortlist for World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ referee on shortlist for World Cup final
Kiwi Matthew Conger is in contention to be in charge for the Fifa World Cup final.
![Why England haven't got a hope of winning the World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why England haven't got a hope of winning the World Cup
Goalmouth Scramble: England to win the World Cup? Sorry, it ain't coming home.
![England bury the ghosts and Colombia in shootout win, will face Sweden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
England bury the ghosts and Colombia in shootout win, will face Sweden
England ended a drought in World Cup shootouts to reach the quarter-finals
![Live: England finally win a penalty shoot-out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Live: England finally win a penalty shoot-out
Can England reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006?
![A casual fan's guide to remaining World Cup stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A casual fan's guide to remaining World Cup stars
These are the players you need to know through the rest of the tournament.