CricketRotorua cricketer picked for higher honoursYOUNG TALENT: Dilan Nanayakkara, left, pictured here in 2013, has been named in the Northern Districts under-17 team. PHOTO/ FILE 12 Jan 08:44 PM
SportWind doesn't help either team on day oneBangladesh prospered and will start day two today at 154 for three.12 Jan 05:00 PM
SportCricket: Lynn told to take BBL form into one-dayersLynn and Billy Stanlake have been named to make their ODI debuts in today's series-opening clash against Pakistan at the Gabba.12 Jan 04:30 PM
SportBig Bash's greatest run chaseBen McDermott has smashed a blistering century to help the Hobart Hurricanes pull off a record-breaking Big Bash League win. McDermott 12 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandChildren exposed to booze ads from TV sport - researchResearchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport12 Jan 11:01 AM
Black CapsBangladesh start strongly in first testBangladesh a pushover in the tests, remember? Put a cork in that idea, on the basis of a gritty batting performance on today's rain-shortened opening day.12 Jan 07:31 AM
SportMcCullum cops Big Bash banThe Brisbane Heat will not appeal skipper Brendon McCullum's one-match suspension for the team's slow over rate.12 Jan 03:13 AM
Black CapsWhat happens during cricket downtimeWhat do cricketers do to pass the time when rain forces them into the pavilion?12 Jan 02:42 AM
Black CapsAs it happened: Black Caps v Bangladesh, Day OneAll the action from Day One of the opening test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.12 Jan 01:59 AM
SportNZH Focus: Sports with Adam CooperThis afternoon on sports - Brendon McCullum faces potential suspension, Ross Taylor verges on greatness and a jockey miscounts his steps. Watch12 Jan 01:36 AM
Black CapsRain cuts session short as Black Caps claim wicketBlustery, drizzly weather cut short the opening session of the first test between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve 11 Jan 11:35 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps send Bangladesh inNew Zealand won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the first test at a blustery Basin Reserve in Wellington today. New Zealand 11 Jan 09:32 PM
SportMcCullum's 'ridiculous' suspensionBrisbane's Big Bash League title aspirations have been dealt a massive blow, with captain Brendon McCullum facing a potential one-game suspension.11 Jan 07:26 PM
Black CapsWilliamson wary of threat posed by BangladeshSomeone asked Kane Williamson yesterday if his mind was drifting to the impending arrival of South Africa. They arrive in late February 11 Jan 04:41 AM
Black CapsBoult and Southee to test Bangladesh batsmenOn the eve of the first Bangladesh test, Kane Williamson has given his premier new ball bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee a substantial 11 Jan 04:33 AM
SportWatch: Ish Sodhi makes a fast-paced debut to Big Bash cricketFootage from Sky. Black Caps spinner Ish Sodhi found himself immediately in the spotlight with both bat and ball, on debut in Australia's "Big Bash" T20 competition last night.Watch11 Jan 01:43 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Big hits and tennis tantrums from AustraliaAdam Cooper brings you the latest sporting news from around the globe, featuring the newest Fifa announcements, cricket and epic tantrums from Australia. Watch11 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Captain Kane Williamson looks ahead to Black Caps next testCaptain Kane Williamson looks ahead to Black Caps next test as the team trains at the Basin Reserve.Watch11 Jan 01:23 AM
Black CapsKane Williamson keeping lineup consistent for testThe final lineup has yet to be named but Williamson said "it's hard to see too many changes from our last test".11 Jan 12:34 AM
CricketAustralian cricketer 'loses' fingerAt first glance it looked like a standard photograph of Aussie fast bowler Josh Hazlewood appealing for a wicket.10 Jan 11:54 PM
Black CapsWatch: Sodhi heroics fall short in Big Bash debutBlack Caps spinner Ish Sodhi starred with both bat and ball in his "Big Bash" T20 debut last night.10 Jan 09:08 PM
SportMeet cricket's new Harry PotterTeenage debutant Liam Bowe was an instant hit with fans.10 Jan 06:47 PM
SportPlan to delay domestic T20 season to maximise crowdsAs part of perfecting their domestic Twenty20 recipe, New Zealand Cricket wants to move the schedule back a week next season to maximise 10 Jan 04:42 AM
Black CapsTaylor speaks out after T20 axing"I was disappointed to be left out [of the T20 side], because I love playing all three formats," the former Black Caps captain said.10 Jan 03:00 AM
SportAustralian great served with AVOFormer Australian cricket great Stuart MacGill has been slapped with an apprehended violence order for the protection of his socialite 10 Jan 02:49 AM
CricketWilliamson in top five across all three formatsNew Zealand captain Kane Williamson has broken into the top five of the ICC Player Rankings for T20I Batsmen.09 Jan 06:31 PM
Sport'Surfer dude' ignites new cricket rivalrySydney Sixers captain Brad Haddin has lifted the lid on a new feud in Australian cricket.09 Jan 05:08 PM
SportMunro and Sodhi can go to BBL - but not TaylorIt has been a case of delight or disappointment for several New Zealand cricketers as Australia's Big Bash League hunts for in-form players.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsRoss Taylor's time may be at endWhat if New Zealand Cricket lost batsman Ross Taylor's services sooner rather than later?09 Jan 04:00 PM
SportCricket: Sodhi signs in Big BashThe Adelaide Strikers have signed New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi for the Big Bash League in Australia.09 Jan 05:33 AM
SportMoment that made Ponting a superstarRicky Ponting's life as an Australian cricketer is well known, but the off-field moments we didn't see are the most revealing.08 Jan 10:59 PM
SportAustralia's new batting wonder set to head our wayHe's Australian cricket's new batting wonder and now he's heading our way. As if Kane Williamson's Black Caps didn't have enough 08 Jan 10:59 PM
SportFive things we learned from the Super Smash1. A new wicketkeeper/batsman was anointed Wellington's Tom Blundell was chosen as the next international wicketkeeper/batsman, but 08 Jan 08:15 PM
SportCarlos Braithwaite borrows bat from female player after gear doesn't turn upBefore making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items 08 Jan 08:03 PM
