The All Whites draw against world champions Italy dominates the front pages. In other headlines: Australian soldiers die in Afghanistan crash; expert panel to address southern neurosurgery row; pastor allegedly tried to "heavy" disabled man.
NZ Herald
The paper's front page is dominated by the All Whites 1-1 draw with World Cup champions Italy on Monday. It tells of an anxious 90 minutes for the family of All Whites striker Shane Smeltz as he lined up against Italy. Shane's father Eddie moved his family from Auckland to Queensland in 1989 but says he's still incredibly proud of New Zealand's journey to the finals.
Three Australian commandos have been killed and seven injured in a helicopter crash during an operation against Taleban insurgents in Afghanistan.
Dominion Post
The paper says the pastor of a Napier church that took at least $20,000 in donations from a disabled rest home resident has allegedly tried to heavy the man into signing a document clearing the church of blame.
On the football, the Dominion Post says fans who'd been hoping for just one point at the World Cup now have the suddenly realistic goal of reaching the second round. It says the TAB has halved the odds against New Zealand winning the whole tournament to $500.
The Press
South Canterbury businessman Allan Hubbard says he is "absolutely gutted" at the Government's move to take control of his business assets.
More on the football .. a comment piece by journalist Tony Smith in South Africa says the All Whites' amazing draw with Italy ranks as the biggest splash made by New Zealanders since Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Mt Everest.
Otago Daily Times
Director-General of Health Stephen McKernan has announced he will convene an expert panel to address the issue of southern neurosurgery services.
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Clive Geddes is bowing out of local politics after nine years.
And there's a photo of All White Rory Fallon celebrating in South Africa, surrounded by fans dressed as giant Kiwi.
