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Niall Anderson

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Disaster in the final over: White Ferns stunned in World Cup meltdown
Bay of Plenty Times

Disaster in the final over: White Ferns stunned in World Cup meltdown

04 Mar 09:15 AM
'It's very special': Boult joins the Kiwi 300-wicket club
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'It's very special': Boult joins the Kiwi 300-wicket club

10 Jan 07:30 AM

There were few better places for Trent Boult to reach a famous milestone.

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'It hurts': Captain reveals where Black Caps went wrong
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'It hurts': Captain reveals where Black Caps went wrong

05 Jan 03:00 AM

The famous upset saw New Zealand's 17-test unbeaten run at home come to an end.

Defeat and disaster! Black Caps stunned by Bangladesh in upset for the ages
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Defeat and disaster! Black Caps stunned by Bangladesh in upset for the ages

05 Jan 12:20 AM

The Black Caps have been beaten in one of the biggest upsets in test cricket history.

'Maybe they underestimated us': The strategy that has Black Caps in tatters
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'Maybe they underestimated us': The strategy that has Black Caps in tatters

04 Jan 04:00 PM

Bangladesh are aware of the stakes. They know what a test victory in NZ would mean.

Black Caps in big trouble as Bangladesh close in on famous win
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Black Caps in big trouble as Bangladesh close in on famous win

04 Jan 05:45 AM

The Black Caps are in trouble. Big trouble.

Winning streak in jeopardy as Bangladesh dominate Black Caps
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Winning streak in jeopardy as Bangladesh dominate Black Caps

03 Jan 05:35 AM

Bangladesh have put themselves in the driver's seat against the Black Caps.

Black Caps under pressure as Bangladesh dominate day two
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Black Caps under pressure as Bangladesh dominate day two

02 Jan 05:40 AM

Bangladesh dominated day two of the first test against New Zealand.

Classy Conway shines as Black Caps battle v Bangladesh
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Classy Conway shines as Black Caps battle v Bangladesh

01 Jan 05:40 AM

The new year of test cricket has started in familiar fashion for the Black Caps.

'The beauty of test cricket': Williamson hails Black Caps after great escape
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'The beauty of test cricket': Williamson hails Black Caps after great escape

29 Nov 05:00 PM

The Black Caps skipper was delighted with his side's fight on the final day.

What an escape! Black Caps' final pair cling on for stunning draw
Bay of Plenty Times

What an escape! Black Caps' final pair cling on for stunning draw

29 Nov 11:40 AM

The Black Caps have pulled off one of New Zealand cricket's greatest heists.

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Pride and disappointment: Kane Williamson on 'frustrating' final defeat
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Pride and disappointment: Kane Williamson on 'frustrating' final defeat

14 Nov 10:00 PM

He needed one more brilliant display from his bowlers, only for them to come up short.

Final hurdle: Black Caps fall short again
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Final hurdle: Black Caps fall short again

14 Nov 05:30 PM

The Black Caps have fallen short in another white-ball final.

Into the World Cup final! Black Caps stun England with brilliant comeback
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Into the World Cup final! Black Caps stun England with brilliant comeback

10 Nov 05:50 PM

Another final, another thrilling way to reach it.

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The difficult 'challenge' Williamson must overcome against England
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The difficult 'challenge' Williamson must overcome against England

10 Nov 01:00 AM

Black Caps coach Gary Stead described the situation as a mental challenge for Williamson.

Watch out world: Black Caps destroy India in World Cup stunner
Bay of Plenty Times

Watch out world: Black Caps destroy India in World Cup stunner

31 Oct 05:00 PM

Watch out world – the Black Caps are alive and kicking at the Twenty20 World Cup.

On top of the world! Brilliant Black Caps crowned world test champions
Bay of Plenty Times

On top of the world! Brilliant Black Caps crowned world test champions

23 Jun 05:45 PM

The Black Caps have won the inaugural World Test Championship after a stunning final day.

Running out of time: Black Caps' chances dampened on day four
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Running out of time: Black Caps' chances dampened on day four

21 Jun 02:00 PM

The Black Caps' hopes of World Test Championship glory have been dampened.

Oops, they did it again: Black Caps blow it in another meltdown
Bay of Plenty Times

Oops, they did it again: Black Caps blow it in another meltdown

02 Feb 11:00 AM

The Black Caps again found a way to pull off the remarkable, and achieve the unexpected.

Racist taunts fired at England star: NZ Cricket turns to CCTV
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Racist taunts fired at England star: NZ Cricket turns to CCTV

25 Nov 04:56 PM

Cricket bosses to apologise to England star Jofra Archer following shock allegation.

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The big questions hovering over Black Caps first test
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The big questions hovering over Black Caps first test

19 Nov 04:55 AM

Five key questions ahead of the opening test between the Black Caps and England.

Spin is in: Black Caps name test squad to face Sri Lanka
Bay of Plenty Times

Spin is in: Black Caps name test squad to face Sri Lanka

28 Jul 11:00 PM

Black Caps plump for four spinners as they prepare for turning wickets in Sri Lanka.

Manchester miracle! Black Caps into World Cup final
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Manchester miracle! Black Caps into World Cup final

10 Jul 06:25 PM

The Black Caps have stunned India to progress to another World Cup final.

Black and blue: England batter NZ in World Cup thrashing
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Black and blue: England batter NZ in World Cup thrashing

03 Jul 05:20 PM

The Black Caps need a major transformation if they are to win the Cricket World Cup.

Black Caps fined: How Williamson could be suspended
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Black Caps fined: How Williamson could be suspended

23 Jun 05:00 PM

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is at risk of a suspension at the Cricket World Cup.

Williamson worries: Black Caps' injury scare
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Williamson worries: Black Caps' injury scare

11 Mar 01:40 AM

NZ skipper Kane Williamson headed for scans after suffering a shoulder injury.

Boult from the blue: Black Caps destroy India
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Boult from the blue: Black Caps destroy India

31 Jan 05:30 AM

Kiwi quick blitzes Indian batsman as Black Caps finally come to life in Hamilton.

Black Caps belted: India cruise to clinch series
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Black Caps belted: India cruise to clinch series

28 Jan 09:15 AM

Black Caps concede series defeat after another hefty loss, and now have to avoid a sweep.

Back to reality: India thrash Black Caps
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Back to reality: India thrash Black Caps

26 Jan 08:57 AM

NZ knew that India would be a tough test, but they haven't produced a single answer.

'They exposed us': How Williamson plans to bounce back against India
Bay of Plenty Times

'They exposed us': How Williamson plans to bounce back against India

24 Jan 02:00 AM

Williamson and the Black Caps had plenty of lessons to take away after their loss to India

Insane innings in vain as Black Caps cling on to beat Sri Lanka
Bay of Plenty Times

Insane innings in vain as Black Caps cling on to beat Sri Lanka

05 Jan 08:55 AM

An extraordinary innings from Thisara Perera falls just short for Sri Lanka.

Stars and coach missing in Black Caps T20 squad
Bay of Plenty Times

Stars and coach missing in Black Caps T20 squad

04 Jan 01:15 AM

The Black Caps have rested several key players - and their coach - for the T20 clash.

Remarkable returns give Black Caps victory
Bay of Plenty Times

Remarkable returns give Black Caps victory

03 Jan 09:13 AM

For Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham, it was like they had never been away.

Frustration to first-ever: How Boult made history
Bay of Plenty Times

Frustration to first-ever: How Boult made history

27 Dec 07:05 AM

For most of the summer of test cricket, Trent Boult had been toiling away without reward.

Hat-trick hero! Brilliant Boult leads Black Caps to victory
Bay of Plenty Times

Hat-trick hero! Brilliant Boult leads Black Caps to victory

07 Nov 06:45 PM

Blistering spell to remove Pakistan's top order sets up win.

Boult the big winner at NZ Cricket awards
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Boult the big winner at NZ Cricket awards

04 Apr 09:36 AM

The Black Caps fast bowler won the two major honours at the ceremony on Wednesday night.

As it happened: All Blacks v Wallabies
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As it happened: All Blacks v Wallabies

19 Aug 09:15 AM

All the action from the first Bledisloe Cup clash.

As it happened: All Blacks v Lions
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As it happened: All Blacks v Lions

24 Jun 09:00 AM

All the action from the first test as the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions clash.

Pulse thrash Magic in ANZ Premiership
Sport

Pulse thrash Magic in ANZ Premiership

05 Jun 09:15 AM

The Central Pulse have snapped out of their slump to keep pace in the playoff race.

Danny Lee leads on PGA Tour
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Danny Lee leads on PGA Tour

27 May 03:15 AM

Danny Lee is in the mix for his second career PGA Tour title.

Netball: Steel hold off Magic challenge
Bay of Plenty Times

Netball: Steel hold off Magic challenge

14 May 04:38 AM

The Southern Steel remain unbeaten in the ANZ Premiership, but challengers are emerging.

NBL Final Four to be held in Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times

NBL Final Four to be held in Tauranga

08 May 04:05 AM

The 2017 NBL Final Four will be held in a city which doesn't have a NBL team.

Steel coast past Magic to stay unbeaten
Bay of Plenty Times

Steel coast past Magic to stay unbeaten

10 Apr 09:10 AM

The Southern Steel have underlined their status as the team to beat in the ANZ Premiership

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