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Hotel price hikes: Fifa Women’s World Cup sends room rates soaring
Room rates hit a record in Queenstown, but revenue per room hasn't fully recovered.
Latest from Women's Football World Cup
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Spain secure first semifinal appearance with extra time win over Netherlands
Live updates of the World Cup clash in Wellington.
Ted Lasso actor spotted at Auckland football fan zone
Brendan Hunt was spotted at the Queen's Wharf fan zone watching the footy.
Cold temperatures to linger even after snow disappears
An extra layer or two will needed for the quarter-final games in Wellington and Auckland.
The trends that have emerged at the Women's World Cup
The traditional elite have been cut down to size at the Women’s World Cup.
A Women's World Cup win we can all celebrate: No more white shorts
New York Times: Top female athletes are calling time on bikinis, crop tops and white.
France need just 23 minutes to book quarter-final spot
France have set a showdown with co-host Australia.
'A beautiful moment': Colombia dance into quarters
Colombia’s players danced and sang on the field long after making history.
Stamp it like Beckham: England star's bizarre red card moment
A step too far. Lauren James will miss the quarterfinals after a bizarre moment.
Australia march into World Cup quarterfinals
The co-hosts have advanced to the quarter-finals.
England survive red card, shootout against Nigeria
England overcame a red card for star Lauren James to book a quarter-final spot.
'Lost by a millimetre': World reacts to USA's shock World Cup exit
The USA had two chances to win it from the spot but crashed out.
'A sick joke': USA out of Fifa World Cup after dramatic shootout
It is the prestigious side's earliest ever exit from a Women's World Cup.
World Cup: Netherlands survive scare against South Africa
The Netherlands battled past South Africa in Sydney to earn a spot in the quarter-finals.
World Cup: Japan take down Norway
Japan scored their 14th goal of the Women’s World Cup and conceded their first.
World Cup: Classy Spain cruise past Switzerland
Spain smashed Switzerland in a one-sided round-of-16 clash at Eden Park.
Women’s World Cup: The 11 biggest talking points from the group stages
There has been genuine jeopardy for the big nations, with plenty of surprises
'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs
Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.
Chris Rattue’s watchlist: The best sport to watch this weekend (ranked)
Chris Rattue analyses the best sport to watch this weekend.
Morocco make history with win over Colombia
Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.
World number two Germany make shock World Cup exit
Germany failed to get out of their pool in a shock result.
Report card: Rating performance of Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova
The pain of the team’s exit sharpened on Tuesday, after watching Australia advance.
Fifa Women’s World Cup: Jamaican draw knocks out Brazil
Live updates of the Women’s Fifa World Cup 2023 clash between Brazil and Jamaica.
World Cup: France advance following win over Panama
Live updates of the Women’s Fifa World Cup 2023 clash between France and Panama.
Italians in tears after shocking loss knocks them out
Italy’s players dropped to their knees, buried their faces and tearfully wondered how.
Sweden top group, knock out Argentina
Rebecka Blomqvist’s second-half goal lifted Sweden to a 2-0 win.
Player ratings: The best and worst of the Football Ferns at World Cup
Rating the performances of the Kiwi team in the world showpiece.
Eden Park apologises after 'confusing' false alarm during match
The alarm went off during the USA-Portgual match and people found exits locked.
England routs China to top group
Only VAR prevented England’s Lauren James from scoring a hat trick.
Denmark book first round of 16 spot since '95
Denmark advanced to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 1995