OpinionSteven HollowayWorld Cup semis: What we learnedHerald journalist Steven Holloway looks at five things we learned from week four of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.10 Jul 04:16 AM
OpinionChris RattueOpinion: Germany's always a contenderYes, Brazil were bad. But far more importantly, the Germans were sensational, writes Chris Rattue.09 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandPunters bet $1m on Brazil semifinalKiwis bet more than a million dollars on the World Cup semifinal between Brazil and Germany - the biggest amount of the tournament so far.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupBrazil thrashed: How the world reactedBrazil were humiliated this morning in the World Cup semi-final, losing 7-1 to Germany, and the internet's reaction to the result was immediate.09 Jul 03:05 AM
Football World Cup'The worst day of my life' - Brazil coachBrazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says his side's stunning 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany in their World Cup semi-final is the worst day of his life.08 Jul 11:09 PM
Football World CupFootball: Brazil humiliated by GermanyGermany handed Brazil its heaviest World Cup loss ever this morning with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semifinals that stunned the host nation.08 Jul 10:34 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: A truly woeful displayAfter the 1950 World Cup final, which Brazil lost 2-1 to Uruguay in Rio, the country's football was plunged into such deep despair the national team didn't play again for two years.08 Jul 10:17 PM
Football World CupFootball: Heavyweights ready to battleBrazil and Germany collide in a heavyweight clash of continental superpowers as the World Cup semi-finals get under way this morning.08 Jul 06:28 PM
FootballFootball the thread that connects boys with BrazilWhichever side prevails in the World Cup Football semifinal in Brazil this morning, there will be some weeping and wailing in the First XI football team at Mt Roskill Grammar School.08 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Reflecting on Cup half full of itselfAs the Fifa World Cup draws near its glorious finale, the calls of "best tournament ever" have been thrown around wildly.08 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldThe real story behind Brazil's 'greenest World Cup'This year's World Cup was supposed to be the "greenest ever", with FIFA taking measures to account for the event's greenhouse gas emissions.08 Jul 05:21 AM
OpinionBrazil vs Germany: Three thingsMichael Burgess looks at three talking points ahead of tomorrow's semifinal clash between hosts Brazil and Germany.08 Jul 04:00 AM
OpinionWorld Cup shootout historyAs the World Cup heads into towards its climax, don't be surprised to see one of the biggest games decided by a penalty shootout.07 Jul 11:35 PM
OpinionCoen Lammers: Why is Brazil so good?It truly seems a miracle the yellow shirts have been so good for so long, writes Coen Lammers after travelling through Brazil.07 Jul 10:03 PM
Football World CupHow the World Cup has changed footballNew formations, roaming goalkeepers and a Latin uprising - Brazil 2014 has seen a revolution, writes Jason Burt.07 Jul 05:00 AM
Football World CupBlog: Best World Cup ever?This tournament has already delivered plenty of action, and now it's time to get set for the biggest World Cup semi final round in two decades.07 Jul 03:00 AM
OpinionNick McDonald: Trading lessons from the FIFA World CupNick McDonald draws some parallels between football and trading, inspired by the 2014 FIFA Football World Cup.06 Jul 09:30 PM
Football World CupToo laid-back for his own goodHe could have been forgiven for being laid-back - after all his team were 1-0 up in their World Cup quarter-final - but perhaps not quite so far.06 Jul 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Magical Messi firing up ArgentinaEvery great player needs a World Cup on which to leave his mark. With Neymar out of the tournament, it's Lionel Messi's turn at Brazil 2014.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupGermany supporter invites Brazil fans to share semifinals excitementThree days ago the World Cup was at their feet. Now four fans have had their hopes of football glory dashed in the tournament's quarter-finals.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Robben - the villain and victimHe gets booed in stadiums and pilloried outside them.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFootball: Dutch masters spoil victoryThe Dutch completely deserved to win their World Cup quarter final, but their tactical switch of goalkeepers was against the spirit of the game, writes Michael Burgess.06 Jul 12:50 AM
BusinessBig in BrazilAs the eyes of the world are on the carnival of sport at the Football World Cup in Brazil, we meet Kiwis who have made the South American mecca home.06 Jul 12:24 AM
