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Sweden topple South Africa with last-minute goal

Live updates of the Fifa Women’s World Cup clash between Sweden and South Africa.

Capital gains: Ferns star ready for World Cup 'homecoming'

CJ Bott is the only Wellingtonian in the current New Zealand roster.

Football Ferns' security boosted after hotel fire, players dash from 'devastating' blaze

The Football Ferns were forced to evacuate their Auckland CBD hotel last night.

Girls can do anything at Havelock North Wanderers football club

Of the mammoth 72 junior sides that Havelock Wanderers boast, 30 are now girls-only.

Football Ferns and Fifa not a target of Auckland hotel fire, police make arrest

The Herald understands the team escaped through a stairwell, running through thick smoke.

Football Ferns' historic win scores another goal for women’s sport

OPINION: The opening victory over Norway was a win for NZ women's sport.

Football Ferns shift focus to the Philippines

The Kiwis are hungry for more after their historic win over Norway.

Fans get kick out of action; rain expected for Football Ferns’ next big clash

The Ferns will play the Philippines in Wellington on Tuesday night.

Fifa Women’s World Cup opening game to go ahead, Fan Festival to remain shut

It follows this morning's fatal shooting in the Auckland CBD.

'Ticket is not ready yet': Fifa says don't panic over ticketing message

Fifa says tonight’s Women’s World Cup opener will continue as scheduled.

‘Everyone expects us to win’: Why England tries to live in the now

New York Times: Players and coach say it takes a lot to shake a champion.

Downtown Auckland shooting: What unfolded during morning of chaos

The country's largest city woke up to shocking news this morning.

Auckland CBD gunman was on home detention for domestic violence

Gunman, who has been named, was on home detention, allowed to travel to site of shooting.

CBD shooting building site one of NZ’s biggest construction projects

Shooting took place in the heart of a busy transport and office hub.

Dannevirke football players watch Spanish team train

It was the opportunity of a lifetime for the Dannevirke High girls' football team.

Auckland CBD shooting: Construction workers describe confusion, fear

None of the workers were aware of what they were running from, says one of the men.