The 34-year-old striker for Nottingham Forest had been sidelined since mid-October with a knee injury and confirmed the setback in a social media post shared from his hospital bed.

All Whites captain Chris Wood faces lengthy sideline spell after surgery

The 34-year-old said it was "truly gutting and frustrating that I'll be on the sideline for another period of time" in a post from his hospital bed.

December 28, 2025

The New Zealand players celebrate Eli Just's goal against New Caledonia.

FIFA World Cup: TVNZ confirms how many matches will be available for free

Football fans will be able to watch a selection of matches live and for free on TVNZ.

December 8, 2025

How do the All Whites stack up against their FIFA World Cup opponents?

How do the All Whites stack up against their FIFA World Cup opponents?

The All Whites had to wait till the end of the FIFA World Cup draw to learn their opponents for the tournament.

December 6, 2025

The All Whites defender says while he won't be setting an alarm to watch the draw, he is hoping for one country in particular to be drawn in New Zealand's pool.

Francis de Vries reveals dream FIFA World Cup opponent as draw looms

The All Whites defender says while he won't be setting an alarm to watch the early morning draw, he is hoping for one country in particular to be drawn in New Zealand's pool.

December 5, 2025

Chris Wood celebrates a goal against Vanuatu.

All Whites to learn who they'll face at World Cup next week

New Zealand will be pulled from Pot 4 when the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided at a draw next week.

November 26, 2025

NZ will be missing several players through injury as they go up against a star-studded Colombian side.

High hopes as weakened All Whites prepare to take on Colombia

The Kiwi side will be taking on Colombia without star striker Chris Wood as well as five of their front-line players.

November 14, 2025

October 2025
Andre de Jong and Bill Tuiloma of New Zealand with Krzysztof Piatek and Jan Ziółkowski of Poland

Stunning Polish strike downs All Whites in friendly

New Zealand delivered a respectable performance against the Polish side, which is ranked nearly 50 places above them.

October 10, 2025

Official match ball for 2026 FIFA world cup revealed

Official match ball for 2026 FIFA world cup revealed

Named the Trionda, which translates to "three waves" in Spanish, was designed to celebrate the first tournament hosted across three countries.

October 3, 2025

September 2025
Clayton Lewis

Ex-All White Clayton Lewis sentenced over A-League betting scam

The Kiwi footballer and a team mate admitted they were paid $11,200 each to deliberately get yellow-carded during an A-League match in 2023.

September 24, 2025

The New Zealand players celebrate Eli Just's goal against New Caledonia.

'The rivalry is there': All Whites set their sights on Ashes trophy

Tonight will be the 66th time the All Whites have played against Australia.

September 5, 2025

Ryan Thomas of PEC Zwolle

Returning All White on the drastic steps needed to repair his knees

Ryan Thomas is back with the All Whites after six years, having bounced back from ongoing injury woes.

September 4, 2025

August 2025
All Whites captain Chris Wood is enjoying an extended spell of success in the English Premier League and will lead the team out in the World Cup.

'Gamechanger': TVNZ scores exclusive Fifa World Cup rights

Access will be a combination of free-to-air and subscription, the broadcaster says.

August 25, 2025

Auckland FC announced it had signed the former Wellington Phoenix, Perth Glory, and current All Whites keeper Oli Sail yesterday evening, prompting some jeers from Nix fans.

New Auckland FC keeper on 'full circle' hometown return

Auckland FC has announced the signing of former Wellington Phoenix, Perth Glory, and current All Whites keeper Oli Sail.

August 19, 2025

July 2025
All Whites defender Liberato Cacace signs for Wrexham

All Whites defender Liberato Cacace signs for Wrexham

The 24-year-old leaves Italian side Empoli to join the Welsh club, currently riding a global popularity wave.

July 19, 2025

Wrexham captain on potential signing of All Whites defender

Wrexham captain on potential signing of All Whites defender

Rumours suggest that Liberato Cacace has signed with the Welsh club ahead of their clash with the Phoenix on Saturday.

July 18, 2025

June 2025
Mark Stamenic equalises for New Zealand with a header against Ukraine in his team's 2-1 defeat to Ukraine today.

Stamenic hits target as All Whites fall to Ukraine

Marko Stamenic's header drew New Zealand level in the Canadian Shield match in Toronto, but Ukraine had the final say.

June 11, 2025

New Zealand huddle at centre field after defeating Cote d'Ivoire

All Whites prepare to take on Ukraine after Côte d'Ivoire triumph

Now a free agent, Ben Waine is hoping the next few games will put him on the radar of clubs.

June 10, 2025

March 2025
Chris Wood celebrates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Fiji in Wellington.

All Whites avoiding complacency ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

The All Whites are just one win away from punching their ticket to the FIFA World Cup in North America next year.

March 24, 2025

Mercep said while the players were relaxed, the management team were "fizzing".

Recalling the All Whites' famous victory over Bahrain

Reporter Simon Mercep recounts being pitch-side for the All Whites' World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Wellington in 2009.

March 17, 2025