Articles by Michael Burgess, NZ Herald
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Drone spying scandal claims first victims as Canada staff sent home
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 8:17amBy Michael Burgess in Paris The Paris Olympics Drone gate has claimed its first victims. In a day of incredible twists and...
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Oly Whites open Olympics with victory
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 7:02amBy Michael Burgess in Paris New Zealand 2 Guinea 1 New Zealand has made an ideal start to the men’s football at the 2024...
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'It sucks': Football Ferns striker reacts to her disallowed goal
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 2:14pmFootball Ferns forward Jacqui Hand is philosophical about the VAR call that proved so costly on Tuesday night, in the shock...
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Why Football Ferns' clash against Philippines is a potential banana skin
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 1:36pmThe Football Ferns are on the brink of history but will need calm heads to prevail in the capital on Tuesday night. The historic victory...
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What we learned from Football Ferns' final preparation match
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 11:44amA huge relief – and a shot of belief. They are the main outcomes from the Football Ferns’ 2-0 victory over Vietnam on Monday,...
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'No room for racism': NZF back All Whites abandonment
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 10:33amNew Zealand Football have said the All Whites have their full backing after they refused to take the field in the second...
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All Whites abandon Qatar game after claims player was racially abused
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 7:00amThe All Whites match with Qatar has ended in bizarre circumstances on Tuesday, with the New Zealand side refusing to take...
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Three big names absent: All Whites name squad to face Sweden and Qatar
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 11:13amChris Wood will miss the upcoming All Whites matches against Sweden and Qatar later this month as he continues to recover...
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Junior All Whites out of Under-20 World Cup
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 8:45amNew Zealand’s adventure at the men’s Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Argentina is over. Taking on the United States always felt...
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Untidy Warriors slip up against Panthers
Saturday, 6 May 2023, 7:40pmPanthers 18 Warriors 6 Sometimes you learn more from a defeat than victory. Not much went right for the Warriors against...
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Carrington claims first blood in world championship selection duel with Aimee Fisher
Friday, 21 April 2023, 1:49pmDame Lisa Carrington has made a strong early statement in her world championship selection battle with Aimee Fisher. With...
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Big guns return for All Whites to take on China
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 10:37amThe All Whites will feature most of their big names for the upcoming series with China – though the wait continues to see...
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Their year? Warriors start new era with win
Saturday, 4 March 2023, 9:12amWarriors 20 Knights 12 If this was the signature performance of an Andrew Webster coached team, we’ll take it. Webster has...
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All Whites to face European heavyweights in June
Friday, 3 March 2023, 7:59amThe All Whites have locked in Sweden (FIFA ranking 23) as their first opponent for the June FIFA international window. It...
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Another defeat! Football Ferns losing streak continues
Friday, 24 February 2023, 9:13amBy Michael Burgess at North Harbour Stadium The song remains the same for the Football Ferns. There was a lot to like about...
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Warriors impressive in first hit out of 2023
Friday, 10 February 2023, 7:03amThe Warriors have made a positive start to their 2023 campaign, with a comprehensive 48-12 victory over the West Tigers in...
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New campaign, new mentor, new era: Behind the scenes of Webby's Warriors
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 2:17pmFormer Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster is the Warriors’ new mentor for 2023 as they return home after three seasons...
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Another seed forced out early at ASB Classic
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 2:51pmThird seed Diego Schwartzman was an early casualty from the ASB Classic on Wednesday, exiting the tournament in the worst...
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'I was going a bit crazy’: Unheralded qualifier stuns two-time ASB Classic champion
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 4:58pmFrenchman Gregoire Barrere admitted he was going a “bit crazy” during his ASB Classic first round match against American...
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One step from glory: Kiwi Ferns reach World Cup final
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 11:04amKiwi Ferns 20 England 6 The Kiwi Ferns are one step from glory. They are through to another World Cup final, after an efficient...
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Football Ferns announce historic World Cup warm-up fixtures
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:04pmIf Football Ferns’ coach Jitka Klimkova had a Christmas wish, it has already been granted. The Ferns will have the best possible...
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Football legends to attend Fifa World Cup draw in Auckland
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 11:49amFormer England international and Arsenal legend Ian Wright has been confirmed as one of the big names assisting during the...
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Kiwis name strongest possible team for World Cup opener
Saturday, 15 October 2022, 10:03amKiwis coach Michael Maguire feels his team are ready to make a statement at the Rugby League World Cup, ahead of their tournament...
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All Whites impress but fall to Australian thunderbolt
Friday, 23 September 2022, 9:54amBy Michael Burgess in Brisbane Socceroos 1All Whites 0 So near – yet so far - for the All Whites. The New Zealand side produced...
