Excitement over the All Whites' historic draw has spilled into the world's media and is being discussed feverishly online.

The All Whites seem to have won over new fans after their historic effort overnight, with messages of support pouring into nzherald.co.nz.

The All Whites achievement in Rustenberg overnight did not go unnoticed in soccer's transtasman stronghold.

Captain fantastic Ryan Nelsen says the All Whites have proved the doubters wrong, and the side has everything to play for.

I have seen many great New Zealand sporting moments over the years but nothing to match this, writes Chris Rattue.

Some moments live long in the memory, creating goosebumps and smiles whenever they are revisited.

Glen Moss takes us through the All Whites’ final training session ahead of the biggest game of their lives.

The All Whites' World Cup love affair finally becomes reality tonight as they take on Slovakia in their opening Group F match.

All Whites skipper has no concerns about his teammates succumbing to the pressure against Slovakia tonight.

Two fans give their views on tonight's crunch World Cup match between NZ and Slovakia.

Soccer experts Vaughan Coveny, Paul Ifill and Bobby Almond weigh up our boys' chances against Slovakia.

Kiwi football legends and the fans give us their forecasts for tonight's huge game against Slovakia.

South Africa may have a soaring crime rate, but justice is administered swiftly as well.

Glen Moss blogs on the people keeping the All Whites safe in South Africa.