The All Whites begin arriving home on Sunday, but an official celebration could be at least a week and up to a month away.

John Key has ruled out a holiday, but is keen on a parade to welcome the All Whites home as champions.

'Italy, France; they are all sitting behind us. I think we are a good shot to finish in the top 24 in the world,' said Ricki Herbert this morning.

Police have clashed with celebrating All Whites fans after the team played its final match at this year's World Cup.

Somehow we knew it was always going to happen. England v Germany. The Three Lions like to toy with emotions.

One way or other, the All Whites will be out of this hellhole in days, and we will be off with them, writes Chris Rattue.

Italians in New Zealand are in shock over their heroes' shock World Cup draw with the All Whites.

Hosts South Africa look almost certain to exit the World Cup and the tournament will be worse off for it, writes Stuart Dye.

By choosing a safari with greener credentials, at least some of your money directly supports conservation and communities.

Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.

Nicolas Anelka's foul-mouthed tirade at the French coach dominated overnight news at the WC.

Photos of the action between Cameroon and Denmark at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.

Photos of the action between Netherlands and Japan at Durban Stadium, Durban, South Africa.

The soccer has not lived up to pre-tournament expectations, writes former All White Fred de Jong.

Check out the best and most over-the-top goal celebrations of the 2010 World Cup.

It's war. South Africans think New Zealand women are ugly, according to Johannesburg’s biggest daily newspaper, writes Stuart Dye.

It's looking as if this World Cup will be remembered for one thing - a lack of goals.

Commentators, pitch invaders, media conferences and even the All Whites feature in Stuart Dye's off-field WC highlights.