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Soccer: Herbert rated amongst best in the world
All Whites and Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has been voted as one of the top 10 managers in the world.
Soccer: Upbeat Reid aims to nail down spot
Winston Reid's late equaliser against Slovakia could well be voted the best sporting moment of 2010 at the Halberg Awards.
Sportspersons of the Year Finalists: All Whites
When is a victory not a win, but still well worthy of significant celebration? Most notably this year, in the form of the All Whites.
Soccer: Putin held secret talks with Fifa
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held secret meetings with at least a third of the 22 members of Fifa's executive committee.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Soccer's new chief must know the sport's culture
Departing NZF chief executive Michael Glading should get no credit for soccer's rise on these shores, writes Chris Rattue.
Soccer: Phoenix to appeal Herbert ban
Wellington Phoenix will appeal coach Ricki Herbert's three-week ban, imposed yesterday after the A-League's match review panel found him guilty of abusing a match official.
Cricket: Academy 'ruined a generation' - Doull
Former Black Cap Simon Doull has lashed out at the disestablished NZC academy, which he says 'ruined a generation of cricketers'.
Soccer: Glading quits NZF
NZ Football chief executive Michael Glading is to quit his post after guiding the sport through arguably its best-ever couple of years.
Soccer: Putin leans on Abramovich to bankroll World Cup
Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea, is to take a leading role in preparations for the 2018 World Cup.
New Zealander of the Year Finalist: Ryan Nelsen
Judging one player's influence over a team is a tricky business and open to plenty of argument.
Soccer: How the double dealing went down
Before Friday's vote for the 2018 World Cup host, the English bid had seven votes confirmed. What happened?
Sports fans to pick top feat
Controversy over what was New Zealand's top sporting moment for 2010 should be put to be bed when the matter is decided by public vote - a first for the Westpac Halberg Awards.
Soccer: Oceania gives up fight for Cup votes
The Oceania Football Confederation has accepted the loss of its voting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts.
Soccer: Cup draw offers ray of hope for Ferns
New Zealand still face a huge challenge if they are to progress beyond pool play at the Fifa Women's World Cup next year.
Soccer: From PNG to Fifa's corridors of power
There is a certain irony that the representative from Fifa's lowest-ranked nation could become a power broker.
Soccer: Ferns' Cup draw set
New Zealand have been drawn with Japan, Mexico and England to form Group B for next year's women's soccer World Cup in Germany.
Soccer: Fate of nations in the hands of 22 old men
On Friday (NZT) 22 men, at an average age of 64, will decide the hosts for the next two World Cups. Who are these 22 men?
Soccer: Confusion over Oceania's World Cup voting status
The murky waters of the World Cup got even murkier yesterday as the momentum towards Friday's voting in Zurich gathered pace.
Soccer: Oceania explores Fifa options
The Oceania Football Confederation is working on how to regain its right to vote for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts.
Soccer: Nelsen not ready to quit yet
All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has no intention of ending his international soccer career yet.