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Aussies claim credit for All Whites' success
First they took our pav, now they're after our point. Our trans-Tasman neighbours have boarded the All Whites' bandwagon.

<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Step aside Richie, all hail Winston
NZ's dream of a first ever win at a World Cup is becoming more realistic, writes Harry Ngata.

Kiwis flock to view World Cup thriller
Almost a quarter of a million Kiwis gathered in front of TVs to watch the All Whites draw 1-1 with Slovakia last night.

Soccer: All Whites deserved more, says Sumner
1982 captain says dodgy goal robbed All Whites of an even better result against Slovakia.

All Whites light up Cup - world press
Excitement over the All Whites' historic draw has spilled into the world's media and is being discussed feverishly online.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Vuvuzela destroying World Cup atmosphere
The problem with vuvuzelas is not what they bring to the World Cup, but what they take away, writes Stuart Dye.

Fans around the globe celebrate All Whites' historic result
The All Whites seem to have won over new fans after their historic effort overnight, with messages of support pouring into nzherald.co.nz.

World Cup ambush marketing stunt costs UK TV pundit his job
A TV pundit gave his World Cup tickets to ambush marketers...

Soccer: We can go further, says ecstatic Nelsen
Captain fantastic Ryan Nelsen says the All Whites have proved the doubters wrong, and the side has everything to play for.

Soccer: All Whites make history with late goal
I have seen many great New Zealand sporting moments over the years but nothing to match this, writes Chris Rattue.

<i>Stuart Dye</i>: Faith, hope ... and sports glory
Some moments live long in the memory, creating goosebumps and smiles whenever they are revisited.

<i>Harry Ngata:</i> The All Whites can create history tonight
The All Whites' World Cup love affair finally becomes reality tonight as they take on Slovakia in their opening Group F match.

Soccer: All Whites will handle pressure - Nelsen
All Whites skipper has no concerns about his teammates succumbing to the pressure against Slovakia tonight.

<i>Pravin Gordhan:</i> South Africa a winner whoever carries off World Cup
Will the billions spent by Sth Africa on the Fifa World Cup pay off?

All Whites glory or a Slo death? The fans speak
Two fans give their views on tonight's crunch World Cup match between NZ and Slovakia.

Soccer: Confidence key for All Whites
Soccer experts Vaughan Coveny, Paul Ifill and Bobby Almond weigh up our boys' chances against Slovakia.

Soccer: Experts, fans give NZ fighting chance
Kiwi football legends and the fans give us their forecasts for tonight's huge game against Slovakia.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> England will win the World Cup
This is a fact - something I believe the way I believe I will die if there's no oxygen. Curiously, I also know it's not true, writes Stuart Dye.