Stories by Felicity Reid

Auckland FC return on top after the FIFA break whereas Brisbane Roar are battling to avoid the wooden spoon.

Hours after securing a Football World Cup berth the All Whites' thoughts turned to family and the future of the game.

For many of the more than 25,000 fans that packed the stands at Eden Park to witness the All Whites victory, this one was a long time coming.

A pivotal match in Oceania football history will take place at Eden Park on Monday night, many years after people involved believe it should have. Audio

Tall Ferns confirm former Australian representative player as next head coach.

For six months White Fern Melie Kerr has won just about everything on offer - now she's ready to take on the Australians.

A former batter turned international coach is studying the secrets of how to increase bowlers' pace.

New Zealand's Campbell Melville Ives joins snowboarding legend Shaun White's latest venture, The Snow League.

The A-League leaders are down two players due to ill-discipline and two more are on watch.

A "laser-focussed" NZ squad have the odds stacked in their favour and now it is up to them to cash in.

Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra shines on the big stage and the Champions Trophy final will be another opportunity to showcase his skillset.

Clubs battle to take their place in professional competitions, despite unique circumstances.

The Warriors, Breakers and All Blacks have all played promotional games in the US. Will any NBA, NFL or MLB teams reciprocate?

The talk of silverware for Auckland has been unavoidable all season.

Midfielder Maya Hahn is reminiscing and reconnecting as she joins the Football Ferns for the first time as a senior player.

New Zealand - who have already qualified - are to face winless Hong Kong and unbeaten Philippines as qualifying window closes.

Where football fits with rugby and rugby league in Auckland will be years away from being settled.

Squads are already banged up as the season begins - and the entertainment factor could be to blame.

Steve Corica is undefeated in fans' eyes, after scooping the season's coaching awards so far..

Analysis- After a season punctuated by losing streaks and suspensions the Breakers can only watch as the next NBL champion is crowned.

Tall Ferns lock in first home game in more than five years in inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown.

Auckland FC's home record will be tested by one of the competition's best road teams.

Kerr does not believe she has reached her peak yet. Audio

Win five times in 19 days, and the Black Caps will once again lift the trophy.

Games on 25 December are popular in the NBA, but Breakers chief executive officer Lisa Edser says the concept is harder to sell in New Zealand.