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Fifa World Cup
The Mix
July 17
Our little cousins from island shire
I have already written on the excavations in 2003 at Liang Bua, a cave on the island of Flores, Indonesia, that caused a sensation among archaeologists and the wider public.
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Queenstown
July 13
World Cup buzz ‘really cool’
Arrowtown-raised Football Fern Anna Leat says nothing compares to the buzz around this Fifa Women’s World Cup in her own backyard.
Sport
July 12
Swiss here to start Cup training
After flying for more than 30 hours, the Swiss football team arrived in Dunedin for the Fifa Women’s World Cup yesterday.
Dunedin
July 12
Swiss here to start Cup training
After flying for more than 30 hours, the Swiss football team arrived in Dunedin for the Fifa Women’s World Cup yesterday.
Dunedin
July 11
Swiss arrive to start Cup training
After flying for more than 30 hours, the Swiss football team arrived in Dunedin for the Fifa Women’s World Cup yesterday.
Football
July 6
Grounds set aside as cup looms
Three Dunedin sports grounds have been closed to the public as the city prepares to help host the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Dunedin
July 5
Fan festival to show top NZ female talent
Big names in music are on their way for Ōtepoti Dunedin’s Fifa Fan Festival.
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Football
June 22
Percival raring to go on big stage
Ria Percival knows the emotion of lining up for a World Cup.
Football
June 14
Improvements under way as showpiece tournament looms
Dunedin has hit the bright lights.
Football
June 14
Leat buzzing to play for NZ in stadium
Otago has always held a special place in Anna Leat’s heart.
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Football
June 13
NZers encouraged to support WC
Dunedin will play a key role in the "turning point" in the growth of women’s football.
Football
June 9
Ticket sales strong
The appetite for women’s football is continuing to dish up historic moments.
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Football
May 17
Biggest event we’ve ever had: Jackman
"I just don’t think Kiwis understand the epicness of this tournament."
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Football
December 20
World Cup savoured for some time
Now that's how you end a sports tournament. Hayden Meikle reflects on a magical Fifa World Cup.
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Football
December 16
Expats bring their own flavour to football’s pinnacle
It's Messi v Mbappe. It's dulce de leche v chocolate-filled croissant.
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Southland
November 18
Football fever about to hit
While New Zealand is still celebrating the Black Ferns’ victory, Invercargill’s football community is gearing up for another goal.
Football
November 16
Time for some of the lesser lights to shine bright
Messi, Ronaldo, Alexander-Arnold — we already know the superstars to watch at the Fifa World Cup.
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Football
November 15
Fifa World Cup predictions
The Fifa World Cup starts in Qatar on Monday morning.
Football
October 15
All Whites WC Qualifiers expected to sell out quick
Football fans will have to be quick to secure tickets to the All Whites World Cup playoff against Peru in Wellington.
Football
July 15
Football: Scolari resigns as Brazil manager
Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned as Brazil manager after the hosts suffered two of their worst defeats in World Cup history, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation says.
Football
July 14
Football: Blatter gives Cup mark of 9.25
FIFA president Sepp Blatter stopped short of saying the World Cup in Brazil was the best ever staged, but he gave it 9.25 out of 10, describing it as a "very, very special" tournament highlighted by attacking football.
Football
July 14
Football: Messi did not deserve Golden Ball - Maradona
Argentina forward Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the World Cup "Golden Ball" as the tournament's best player, according to his compatriot and former great Diego Maradona.
Football
July 14
Football: Germany win World Cup
A world-class Mario Goetze volley in extra time fired Germany to a fourth World Cup crown with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, leaving the South Americans and their captain Lionel Messi heartbroken.
Football
July 13
Football: Messi named player of tournament
Fifa awarded Lionel Messi the 'Golden Ball' as the top player of the World Cup after the Argentina captain led his side to the final at the Maracana where they lost to Germany 1-0 in extra time.
Football
July 12
Football: Brazil gift Netherlands third-place playoff win
Another ragged defensive display by Brazil allowed the Netherlands to stroll to a 3-0 victory in the World Cup third-place playoff match as the hosts ended the tournament in depressing fashion.
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