OpinionJorge Knijnik and Ramon Spaaij: Question of Cup's legacy remainsThe losing World Cup teams and fans are licking their wounds while Germany will celebrate for at least four years.14 Jul 05:30 PM
Football World CupQueen of Europe, maybe next the worldAngela Merkel does not want to complete her full term as German Chancellor and plans to resign before elections in 2017, according to reports.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Germany's victory saves the blushes of broken BraziliansWith one sublime moment yesterday Germany broke a 24-year drought - and saved the World Cup for Brazil.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPunters splash $2m on finalKiwis bet more than $2 million on the 2014 Fifa World Cup final, making it the TAB's third most popular sporting event in history.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill's big Messi dayTen-year-old Kiwi Will Richardson's dream of meeting Argentine football star Lionel Messi came true yesterday in front of 80,000 screaming fans.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupWorld Cup final: Five things we learnedWhat did we learn from Germany's 1-0 World Cup final over Argentina in Rio this morning? Michael Burgess analyses the big result.14 Jul 03:35 AM
Football World CupGermany wins World Cup with late goalGermany claimed their fourth World Cup title after Mario Goetze scored in the second half of extra time in a 1-0 win over Argentina.13 Jul 10:22 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: More trading lessons from the World CupThe World Cup provides many lessons for anyone looking to perform at the highest level and that includes those in the challenging world of trading financial markets.13 Jul 10:06 PM
New ZealandFinal fever in action at Auckland pubGerman supporters have outnumbered Argentine fans at The Fox in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.13 Jul 08:03 PM
Football World CupPure gold World Cup momentsMarcelo looked wide-eyed, stunned when he scored the first goal of the World Cup ... against his own team. Hardly the most auspicious of starts for Brazil.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisBrazil had no defenceNow we know why the rest of the world glories whenever the All Blacks crash out of the Rugby World Cup at the hands of France.12 Jul 09:38 PM
Football World CupCup has been a real knockoutIf you feel like this World Cup has been more dramatic than most, you're right.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael Burgess: Germans will try to get MessiTomorrow, Germany will need to stop Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who has been superb at this World Cup, writes Michael Burgess.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Germany's Loew on a highIf you think the All Blacks are consistent - take a look at the German football team. Just like their cars and appliances, German sides are uber reliable, in a much more global game.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Brazilians left to pick up pieces after lossThe party is over. The carnival that has gripped Brazil over the past month has come to a shuddering, embarrassing halt.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Detail and defence keys to final victoryLittle things have every chance of winning or losing the World Cup final. But first, let's address the big things.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupSibling rivalry reaches fever pitchFor brothers Liam, 10, and Ryan, 7, sibling rivalry has reached its peak ahead of Monday's World Cup final. Liam is backing Germany while Ryan is supporting Argentina.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupPope v Pope in Brazil's Cup finaleThe "hand of God" proved decisive when Maradona's goal put paid to England's World Cup dream in 1986.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Football's magic snares even the non-believersEditorial: The past month has shown once again the hold of the tournament, even on people who spare not a thought for football at any other time.11 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFriday playlist: Ten great FIFA songsThe FIFA World Cup final is upon us. Football fans across the world will be biting their nails when Germany go head to head with Argentina.11 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionSteven HollowayIs this the best World Cup ever?Herald football writer Steven Holloway and his father Bruce, two-time NZ football writer of the year, argue over whether the 2014 World Cup is the best edition ever10 Jul 11:40 PM
RetailAnd the World Cup winner is...AdidasFor Adidas, the World Cup has already been won, whatever the outcome of Monday's final in Rio de Janeiro.10 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi football fans back GermansThe Fifa World Cup has finally reached the business end of the tournament, with punters swarming to place their bets on their favourite football team to win.10 Jul 05:00 PM
