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<i>Chris Rattue:</i> So close to escaping hellhole of Jo'burg
One way or other, the All Whites will be out of this hellhole in days, and we will be off with them, writes Chris Rattue.

MP pushes for public holiday for All Whites' win
A Labour Party MP is pushing to make Friday a public holiday if the All Whites get an historic World Cup victory against Paraguay.

Businesses go white for World Cup campaign
Newmarket businesses are leading a groundswell of support for the All Whites as they prepare to face Paraguay.

Soccer: The only downside of winning on Friday
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert was planning to leave South Africa next week for a family holiday.

All White's WAG 'good Kiwi girl'
Drenched in beer and screaming at the top of her voice, Claire Boyens didn't look like your traditional WAG when the All Whites played Italy.

<i>Stuart Dye</i>: Biggest World Cup flops
Football stars who have failed to shine so far in South Africa.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> German imposters a breath of fresh air
A nation which has throttled the life out of tournament after tournament is suddenly producing unpredictable, exciting football matches.

Soccer: All Whites are giants in the eyes of the fans
Marcello Lippi, Italy's World Cup winning coach, was seeing giants where none existed.