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OPPO inks exclusive partnership with New Zealand Football teams

OPPO New Zealand has become the exclusive Smartphone & Smart Device Partner for the All Whites and Ford Football Ferns in a two-year deal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Smart Cities

Megacity projects worth trillions planned and ongoing

Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

#WorldCupFinal #record

When the final whistle sounded on this morning's World Cup Final, it wasn't just Germany claiming victory, with Twitter setting new records too.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2014

Gaming

It's World Cup fever as FIFA 14 gets a Brazilian makeover

FIFA's Brazilian makeover: 2014 World Cup edition dazzles with festive atmosphere, bringing the passion of the global tournament home.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2014

Gaming

EA announce FIFA World Cup 2014 release date

EA has announced that the official FIFA World Cup 2014 game will be released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 from 17 April in New Zealand.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2014

Fitness

PLAY LIKE A PRO

As winter descends upon New Zealand, it's time to dust off those boots and shin pads; the new soccer season is here! Ready to play like a pro?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Global Stories

FIFA World Cup stories

Phishing

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech

BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Smart Home

Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Gaming

Hisense extends FIFA World Cup partnership, unveils AI tech for 2026

Hisense will extend its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026, unveiling advanced AI tech and RGB-MiniLED TVs for an immersive fan experience across three host nations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Fintech

Xero partners with NZ Football and FIFA Women's World Cup

Xero has partnered with New Zealand Football until 2026, which will include the period covering the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, to be held in Australia and NZ.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022