A British company has come under fire for trying to sell "stab-proof" vests to soccer fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup.

Wellington's flashes of fervent soccer support have seen it become the unofficial home of the professional game.

Cameron Watson is nothing but optimistic in at least one of his top 10 surprises for 2010.

The year 2010 will be the one that enters the annals of New Zealand football history but 2009 was the breakthrough year, writes Michael Brown.

Rugby has dominated New Zealand sport for 130 years, but the mould may have been broken in 2009.

Mexicans' style similar to that of pool opponents Paraguay.

It will soon be World Cup time and the heart quickens at the thought of a footballing, once-in-a-lifetime holiday. Michael Brown gives a fans' guide to the Cup.

The All Whites will find a gulf in class against Paraguay and Slovakia predicts Chris Rattue.

An in-depth look at the pools drawn for next year’s World Cup in South Africa.

All Whites seek six friendly internationals before taking on Slovakia in their World Cup opener in June.

The All Whites have landed a date with defending champions Italy at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.

The All Whites will play World Cup holders Italy in their first appearance at the finals since 1982.