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Payne staying with the Wellington Phoenix

Dec 17

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Payne staying with the Wellington Phoenix

Experienced All Whites defender Tim Payne is staying with the Wellington Phoenix long-term.

Football Ferns to face Costa Rica in new year

Dec 12

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Football Ferns to face Costa Rica in new year

The Football Ferns have confirmed their first games since the Olympics with two fixtures in Costa Rica in February.

Dec 8

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Wood strikes again as Forest beat Man U

All Whites striker Chris Wood scores the decisive goal in Nottingham Forest's 3-2 win over Manchester United.

NZ Football searching for NZ-eligible players

Dec 4

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NZ Football searching for NZ-eligible players

In an unusual move, NZ Football puts out statement and links in search of New Zealand-eligible players.

Auckland City claim NLC title in extra-time

Dec 2

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Auckland City claim NLC title in extra-time

Auckland City FC have won the men’s National League Championship after a thrilling grand final beating Birkenhead United 2-1 after extra tim

Chris Wood hat-trick as All Whites beat Samoa

Nov 19

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Chris Wood hat-trick as All Whites beat Samoa

The All Whites have easily beaten Samoa 8-0 in Auckland in their FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifier with Chris Wood showing his class

New Zealand to host final Oceania qualifiers

Nov 11

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New Zealand to host final Oceania qualifiers

The All Whites will have home advantage for the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers.

Nov 9

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Chris Wood awarded EPL Player of Month

New Zealand striker Chris Wood has made history after being named the Premier League's Player of the Month for October.

Western Springs stun leaders Auckland City

Nov 7

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Western Springs stun leaders Auckland City

Western Springs shake up the NZF National League Championship ladder with an upset of Auckland City.

All Whites named for World Cup qualifiers

Nov 6

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All Whites named for World Cup qualifiers

The All Whites name a full-strength squad for two home FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Vanuatu and Samoa.

Sep 18

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NZ Football, Phoenix combine for talent

NZ Football and the Wellington Phoenix confirm a talent development deal to support the growth of Kiwi players.

Klimková resigns as Football Ferns coach

Sep 13

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Klimková resigns as Football Ferns coach

The ongoing saga between New Zealand Football and Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimková has ended.

All Whites draw with USA on last-ditch goal

Sep 11

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All Whites draw with USA on last-ditch goal

The All Whites snatch a late goal to claim a 1-1 draw in international friendly against the United States.

All Whites beaten by Mexico in California

Sep 9

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All Whites beaten by Mexico in California

All Whites' first match outside Oceania region since March did not go as they would have hoped.

Ifill coaches Olympic to Chatham Cup win

Sep 8

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Ifill coaches Olympic to Chatham Cup win

Wellington Olympic win the Chatham Cup for the first time in 15 years after defeating Auckland City.

NZ Football's National League lineups settled

Sep 5

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NZ Football's National League lineups settled

Coastal Spirit have filled the final berth in New Zealand Football's National League Championship.

Aug 29

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Cashmere Technical take Southern League

Cashmere Technical and Napier City Rovers become latest clubs to secure places in National League Championship.

Aug 28

Women's Headlines

Football Ferns’ Jale returns to Phoenix

Football Fern Grace Jale returns to the Wellington Phoenix Women to help club next season.

Aug 18

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Wood scores in EPL opener; Old starts

New Zealand's Chris Wood has success in the opening match of the Premier League season for Nottingham Forest.

Aug 16

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Olympic clinch Central League four-peat

Berths in New Zealand Football's 10-team National League Championship are filling up fast.