Emma Pryce
New Zealand Watch
Emma Pryce covers New Zealand for New Zealand Watch: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
Articles on New Zealand Watch are drafted with AI assistance from named source reports and checked against the site's live data before they are published. Editorial policy · Corrections
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Match reportNew Zealand draw 2-2 with Palestine in international friendly
Ben Waine and Jesse Randall scored for New Zealand but they were pegged back twice in a 2-2 draw with Palestine, a result that leaves them fourth in their World Cup group.
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PreviewNew Zealand seek form turnaround in Palestine friendly
New Zealand play Palestine in a friendly on Thursday, looking to end a run of five defeats and one draw from their last six matches.
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National TeamBill Tuiloma recalled to All Whites squad for upcoming friendlies
Defender Bill Tuiloma returns to the New Zealand national team after an injury to Nando Pijnaker.
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National TeamNew Zealand schedule China and Palestine friendlies for September
The All Whites have added friendlies against China PR and Palestine in September, expanding their pre-Kirin Cup schedule to four matches.
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National TeamFinn Surman named in All Whites squad for upcoming international window
Defender Finn Surman has been called into the New Zealand squad for upcoming friendlies and Kirin Cup matches in Asia.
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TransfersNew Zealand's Bindon loaned to Charlton Athletic
New Zealand international Tyler Bindon joins Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.
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TransfersSilkeborg reject $2m MLS bid for All White McCowatt
Silkeborg IF has turned down a third offer from Minnesota United for New Zealand midfielder Callum McCowatt, reportedly worth up to US$2 million, as the All Whites prepare for their next World Cup qualifier.
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TransfersNew Zealand's Finn Surman eyed by English clubs
All Whites defender Finn Surman is attracting transfer interest from English clubs Burnley and Derby County ahead of the September deadline.
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OpinionKmart Opens 6,700-sqm Westgate Store in Auckland
Kmart will launch its largest New Zealand store, 6,700 square metres, at Westgate Town Centre in Auckland on 10 September. The 24-hour, 7-day format will create 200 jobs and introduce the Plan C+ format to the country.
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Match reportMatthew Carley to Referee South Africa vs NZ
England’s Matthew Carley will officiate the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. The 38‑year‑old referee, who began officiating at 16 in Deal and rose through the Kent system, has been a regular in the Premiership and has served as an assistant at the 2019 World Cup.
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National TeamEzi Car Rental Adds Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fleet
Ezi Car Rental has launched three Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles at Palmerston North Airport, the first hydrogen-powered cars available for rent in New Zealand. The fleet is available to eligible corporate customers from 17 August, with a $79 per day introductory rate until 30 September 2026.
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National TeamNew Zealand CEO urges transparency amid FIFA leadership turmoil
New Zealand Football CEO Andrew Pragnell calls for transparency on FIFA leadership, as the team faces World Cup struggles with 1 point from 3 matches.