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NZ skipper absent as Iran seizes yacht crew
A New Zealander was preparing to skipper a yacht in an international race when the boat was seized by Iranian authorities in territorial waters.

All Whites: Sudden-death clash couldn't be more serious
The consequences of tonight's sudden-death clash in front of a sell-out crowd in Wellington are immense, writes Michael Brown.

Soccer: Herbert makes his plans as Bahrainis hit town
All Whites Ricki Herbert will name his starting XI for the Bahrain clash at lunchtime today.

Soccer: Places in All Whites starting lineup still up for grabs
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is mulling over his options for the team in next month's winner-take-call World Cup qualifying clash with Bahrain.

<i>Chris Rattue</i>: All Whites should be careful what they wish for
It's impossible to envisage the All Whites living on the same planet as the world's best soccer sides.

Soccer: Nelsen's pluck is key to huge payback
There was a deserved "mission accomplished" tag to the New Zealand performance in holding higher-rated Bahrain to 0-0 in Manama yesterday.

Soccer: Only a win will do for All Whites
Come November 14, NZ soccer will be hoping for a dose of the foulest weather the capital can muster.