Wellington set a new A-League record with a 2-2 draw against Melbourne Heart.

An Auckland meeting is at the centre of a soccer scandal in which officials are accused of selling World Cup votes.

A fortnight ago, it looked as if there was no chance Simon Elliott would join the Phoenix but that scenario is possible again.

Wellington Phoenix scored two quick goals and slipped into cruise control before surviving a second-half scare.

While more New Zealanders are interested in the ITM Cup than in the NRL or A-League, a new poll released by UMR Research shows big regional variations.