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Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul
A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.
Parade for All Whites to celebrate achievements
Prime Minister John Key will kick off a parade to honour the All Whites in Wellington next Wednesday.
Soccer: NZ soar up world rankings
The All Whites' unbeaten run at the World Cup has seen them soar 24 spots up the global rankings.
Our final look back: nzherald's best of the World Cup
If you're feeling a bit glum it's all over, relive the best opinion, photos and video from the World Cup with nzherald.co.nz's definitive recap.
<i>Chris Rattue</i>: Herbert must build skill on All Whites' heroism
Accolades continue to rain down on the All Whites and justifiably so, according to Chris Rattue.
Soccer: Herbert's contract timed for 2014 Cup
Ricki Herbert's three-year contract extension with the Wellington Phoenix is perfectly timed.
Soccer: Herbert to stay in NZ
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has announced he will stay on as coach of the Wellington Phoenix for at least the next three years.
Dear World Cup - I'll miss you
Football blogger Stuart Dye gets uncomfortably emotional as he bids farewell to South Africa 2010.
World heaps praise on our Unbeatables
While Spain won the Fifa World Cup, the All Whites won the hearts of the world.
South Africans enjoying downturn in crime
The World Cup has had a positive spin-off for South African society.
Soccer: Daunting task for 2014 hosts
The challenge is there for Brazil to host a great World Cup finals in four years time.
Soccer: Unbeaten campaign could sway Herbert to stay
New Zealand joins a select group of nations who have gone through a World Cup unbeaten.
<i>Editorial:</i> NZ's rise best aspect of tepid World Cup
New Zealanders will always remember the month-long festival of soccer that was the 2010 World Cup.
Soccer: Herbert decision 'tomorrow'
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has called a press conference for tomorrow.
Soccer: Nelsen named in World Cup's 'Best 11'
All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen has been named in a sports channel's "World Cup Best 11".
Soccer: All Whites set to rocket up rankings
The All Whites look set to be the biggest movers when the latest world rankings are released.
Two nations, one world cup final and 440 years of hurt
The Dutch national anthem - sung, luckily, in a language few Spaniards understand - is all about war with Spain.
Soccer: And the octopus picks ... Spain
The Netherlands can kiss their chances of World Cup victory goodbye - maybe.