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South Melbourne want Pacific return
Oceania’s club of the 20th century, South Melbourne, is launching an ambitious and romantic bid to return to the Pacific fold in the OFC Professional League. Club president Nicholas Maikousis …
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At least several dead in Wellington hostel fire
Multiple people are dead after a “worst nightmare” fire at a 92-room hostel in New Zealand’s capital. The Loafers Lodge caught alight overnight, prompting an evacuation at the four-storey hostel …
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Phoenix coach Talay eyes vulnerable Reds in ALM Finals
Despite his own side’s recent wobbles, Ufuk Talay believes Adelaide United’s own form dip will see Wellington Phoenix win their first A-League Men’s final of his tenure. The two sides …
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Finals, ALM wooden spoon on line in Macarthur v Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has revealed his side held a hard truths meeting this week in an effort to arrest their slide and reach the A-League Men’s finals. The …
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Earthquakes rattle New Zealand’s North Island
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have been shaken by two earthquakes rated severe by monitoring agency GNS Science. The first magnitude 5.9 quake occurred at 10.16am on Wednesday, and …
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Phoenix let chances slip in 2-2 ALM draw with Brisbane
Yan Sasse has played the role of villain, hero and villain once more in Wellington Phoenix’s 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar, a result which does little for either side’s A-League …
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Victory still believing after ALM win over Phoenix
Melbourne Victory have jumped off the bottom of the A-League Men table and dented Wellington Phoenix’s finals bid with a comeback 2-1 win at Sky Stadium. Set piece goals from …
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Zawada strike edges Wellington closer to ALM finals
Oskar Zawada scored the winner, but Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has credited his partner for their 1-0 win over Sydney FC. Zawada has been on baby-watch all week, with …
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Chris Hipkins to be next New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins will become the next prime minister of New Zealand after he was the sole nominee for the Labour leadership vacated by Jacinda Ardern. Ms Ardern announced her shock …
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Ardern standing down as New Zealand PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her retirement from politics within the next month. Ms Ardern choked back tears on Thursday as she said she did not have …