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Stuart Dye: The great World Cup conspiracy
The first great conspiracy of the 2010 World Cup has emerged.

FIFA World Cup: Hottest players
If this World Cup has proven anything (other than that Kiwis can play football), it's that the beautiful game also produces the most beautiful players.

In the long run Africa may still emerge triumphant
Africa is already conducting a post mortem into why its finest footballing talents froze on home ground.

Soccer: Heroes come home
Hundreds are expected to turn out at Auckland Airport this afternoon to welcome home the returning All Whites.

<i>David Leggat</i>: Time to build on a great campaign
The legacy of the 2010 All Whites must be measured by future teams.

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

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

Stuart Dye: England against Germany. Penalties anyone?
Somehow we knew it was always going to happen. England v Germany. The Three Lions like to toy with emotions.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> So close to escaping hellhole of Jo'burg
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.

Soccer: The only downside of winning on Friday
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert was planning to leave South Africa next week for a family holiday.

Depp halts <i>Pirates</i> for World Cup
Tight filming schedules won't stop Johnny Depp from watching World Cup matches during the shooting of the latest Pirates installment.

Azzuri not good enough, say Italian Kiwis
Italians in New Zealand are in shock over their heroes' shock World Cup draw with the All Whites.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> World Cup will be poorer for hosts' loss
Hosts South Africa look almost certain to exit the World Cup and the tournament will be worse off for it, writes Stuart Dye.

Pot yourself an ethical safari in Africa
By choosing a safari with greener credentials, at least some of your money directly supports conservation and communities.

FIFA World Cup: Fans, Day 9
Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.

FIFA World Cup: What happened at the Cup overnight
Nicolas Anelka's foul-mouthed tirade at the French coach dominated overnight news at the WC.