World cup injected $21.6m into Dunedin
Dunedin is $21.6 million richer for hosting the Fifa Women’s World Cup, an analysis reveals.
Fifa Womens World Cup
Team quit over kiss
Team quit over kiss
Football boss Luis Rubiales is refusing to resign for grabbing star player Jenni Hermoso's head and kissing her on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory, leading the national team to mutiny.
Spain team quits as boss refuses to resign over kiss
Spain team quits as boss refuses to resign over kiss
Football boss Luis Rubiales is refusing to resign for grabbing star player Jenni Hermoso's head and kissing her on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory, leading the national team to mutiny.
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Cup leftovers present fitness ‘opportunity’
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Cup leftovers present fitness ‘opportunity’
There is a strong connection between the Switzerland team that played in the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the Maniototo Rugby Club.
Sweden hold off Japan to reach semis at World Cup
Sweden hold off Japan to reach semis at World Cup
Sweden held off a late Japan fightback to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the fifth time with a 2-1 win at Eden Park on Friday, leaving the tournament without a former...
Spain in World Cup semis
Spain in World Cup semis
Substitute Salma Paralluelo scored in extra time to lift Spain to a nervy 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Friday and into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Spain down Dutch to reach World Cup semis
Spain down Dutch to reach World Cup semis
Substitute Salma Paralluelo scored in extra time to lift Spain to a nervy 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Friday and into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
And then there were eight: the cream rises
And then there were eight: the cream rises
The Fifa Women’s World Cup is hitting the business end. Kayla Hodge examines how the quarterfinals are shaping.
FIFA boss flies in face of climate pledge
FIFA boss flies in face of climate pledge
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clocked up at least 40,000km of travel in his private jet during the Women's World Cup, equivalent to a lap of the Earth.
James apologies after stamp on Nigerian
James apologies after stamp on Nigerian
England's Lauren James has issued an apology after being sent off for a stamp on a Nigerian player during their Women's World Cup last-16 game.
History made as South Africa send Italy packing
History made as South Africa send Italy packing
Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner to give South Africa their first ever Women's World Cup win with a 3-2 victory over Italy that puts them in the round of 16 and sends The Azzurre home.
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The good, bad and exceptional
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The good, bad and exceptional
After 12 days and six games, Dunedin’s role in the Fifa Women’s World Cup has come to an end. Kayla Hodge looks back at the matches and picks her Dunedin World Cup team.
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Inspiring days for young players
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Inspiring days for young players
Visibility is power.
Ruthless Dutch put seven past hapless Vietnam
Ruthless Dutch put seven past hapless Vietnam
Netherlands coach Andries Jonker warned his team was out for goals.
Ferns fail to find hole in Swiss defence
Ferns fail to find hole in Swiss defence
Historic heartbreak.
Tauranga street artist creates Football Ferns mural
Tauranga street artist creates Football Ferns mural
Having painted all around the world for the past 18 years, a renowned street artist has turned his focus to support young people from small New Zealand towns.
Fifa Fan Festival all go in build-up to Ferns-Swiss clash
Fifa Fan Festival all go in build-up to Ferns-Swiss clash
ODT photographer Gregor Richardson was in and around the Dunedin Town Hall fan zone to capture some of the excitement as the Football Ferns took on the Swiss.
Incredible occasion let down by result
Incredible occasion let down by result
We were all witnesses. Nobody who was there to see NZ battle to a 0-0 draw with Switzerland last night will forget the biggest occasion in the history of women’s sport in Otago.
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World Cup a ‘showcase’ for Dunedin
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World Cup a ‘showcase’ for Dunedin
The world has been watching as Dunedin plays host to the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the international event will have lasting effects on the city, deputy mayor Sophie Barker says.
Ferns draw blank against Swiss, miss out on World Cup knockout stage
Ferns draw blank against Swiss, miss out on World Cup knockout stage
Historic heartbreak.