Chris Wood missed the majority of the English Premier League season but will captain the All Whites at the upcoming World Cup.
New Zealand
12:11pm
Sardar Azmoun who played at the last two World Cups has not been selected this time due to a photo he posted which angered Iranian authorities.
World
Wed, May 20
Since 2009 the Flying Kiwis have followed the New Zealand men's team at home and overseas and they'll be at the World Cup, offering a small island of loud, proud and distinctly Kiwi support.
Tue, May 19
At 36, Tommy Smith is one of two players named in the squad yesterday who have played at a World Cup.
Football
Fri, May 15
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has named the lineup he'll be taking to North America for New Zealand's first World Cup in 16 years.
Thu, May 14
In just a few hours we'll know the group that will be heading to North America next month for New Zealand's first FIFA World Cup campaign in 16 years.
Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.
Entertainment
Sat, May 9
It means New Zealand will play two pre-tournament games before they kick off against Iran in their first World Cup game since 2010.
Wed, May 6
All matches will be available on TVNZ+ with some also broadcast live and free on TVNZ channels.
Mon, May 4
Prices top out at US$4105 (NZ$6961) for the United States' opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Sat, May 2
Iran’s top football official said, “We have many issues to discuss” on his return home from Canada.
"Formal motorcades where traffic is stopped are reserved for heads of state."
Thu, Apr 30
"Football belongs to the people, not to politicians," said the Iranian Embassy in Rome in a statement denouncing the idea as morally bankrupt.
Fri, Apr 24
The lowest-priced tickets for the final, listed Thursday on the Marketplace, were US$10,923.85 (NZ$18,650.18) for four seats.
The All Whites captain look a heavy blow to his knee in Nottingham Forest’s Europa League clash with Porto.
Fri, Apr 17
All Whites and Auckland FC defender Nando Pijnaker is suffering more injury woes.
Wed, Apr 15
The two sides will play at a former Super Bowl-hosting stadium with a capacity of 65,000.
Fri, Apr 10
The Nottingham Forest striker and All Whites skipper has been out of action since October last year due to injury, undergoing knee surgery in December.
Thu, Apr 9
Details of all the matches at the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Thu, Apr 2
New Zealand turned on the style to claim a famous victory over South American opposition in their final home match before the World Cup.
Tue, Mar 31
Relive live updates as the All Whites defeated Chile at Eden Park.
Mon, Mar 30
The All Whites defeated the South American side 4-1 at Eden Park in Auckland.
The All Whites need to put a flat performance behind them, not only for confidence in the camp but for their fans too, writes 1News Sport Reporter Zion Dayal.
Sport
The All Whites went down 2-0 against European opponents Finland at Eden Park in Auckland.
Fri, Mar 27
New Zealand take on Finland at Eden Park in the first of three matches leading up to the FIFA World Cup in June.
