Cricket World CupWinning 61 Elliott's favourite tallyThe last New Zealander to make a one day international century against Australia, Grant Elliott, doesn't rate his 115 in 2009 "all that highly".26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueHurricane Davey blows upThere's a storm cloud gathering over Eden Park, and we're not just talking about the horrible prospect of rain on Saturday.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupFast bowl threat disarmed by HessonIt took six words for Black Caps coach Mike Hesson to yesterday disarm the argument about the threat of Australia's muscular fast bowling battery.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupVeterans confident NZ can echo '92 featThe last time mighty Australia rolled into Auckland for a Cricket World Cup match, just over 23 years ago, they left with their tails between their legs.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Ford at the Cricket World Cup: Come on fans, Black Caps need our voiceIf it's not rugby and the All Blacks aren't winning by 17 points with 11 minutes to go, you'll be hard-pressed to hear a New Zealand crowd using their epithelium vocal folds to support their team.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupMcCullum: I can't escape the cricketAs Auckland welcomes the Black Caps ahead of crunch match with Australia, Captain Brendon McCullum jokes he can't escape the World Cup, even on his days off.25 Feb 04:32 AM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: You call it sledging, I call it abuseModern-day sledging is utterly charmless, simply not funny or clever any more, and is just verbal assault.25 Feb 03:29 AM
Cricket World CupAus v NZ: Moments of infamyAhead of this Saturday's Black Caps v Australia fixture at Eden Park, we look back on three of the more infamous moments from previous clashes between the sides.25 Feb 02:00 AM
Cricket World CupBoo me? Bring it on, says David WarnerEden Park's crowd has received an open invitation to get rough with the verbals at Australia's players in Saturday's World Cup showdown.24 Feb 06:32 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Real test for AussiesWhichever pairing comes out on top on Saturday at Eden Park will have gone a long way towards setting their side up for victory.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Blain: McCullum attracts attention of opponentsBrendon McCullum's lethal ambush of the England bowlers at the Cake Tin the other day will no doubt have got the attention of the numerous coaching entourages, Tony Blain writes23 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupPietersen on holiday as England crumbleIn the wake of England's humiliating defeat, exiled batsmen Kevin Pietersen posted a timely video of himself enjoying a holiday in Barbados.20 Feb 09:28 PM
Cricket World CupWhat the UK press saysBrendon McCullum's men won the game with 226 balls to spare. Predictably, the English media have got the knives out. Here's a sample of what's being said back in the Old Country.20 Feb 07:33 PM
Cricket World CupMcCullum, Southee inspire Kiwis to winNew Zealand have put together arguably their most uncompromising display in a World Cup match against a test-playing nation, demolishing England by eight wickets with, and this is not a misprint, 37.4 overs to spare.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupIn England, they're baying for bloodNo one hates an England defeat more than the English media. And as you'd expect, the backlash was quick and it was fierce.20 Feb 06:02 AM
Cricket World CupBrendon the DestroyerNew Zealand have put together arguably their most uncompromising display in one-day international cricket, smashing England with 37.4 overs to spare.20 Feb 05:41 AM
Cricket World CupTop NZ v England clashesCameron McMillan looks back on the history of limited over encounters between New Zealand and England.19 Feb 07:50 PM
Cricket World CupNZ, England go pace to paceToday's one-day international between the Black Caps and England could be decided by the guile of the pace attacks.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJacob Oram: Injuries will take their toll on Black Caps at some stageFrom my experience in tournament play, there will be injuries or form loss along the way and it's important guys such as Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum are ready to go.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps expect 'another good battle'NZ are rolling along nicely and England are all over the shop, but the Black Caps are sure to have their guard up when the teams meet on Friday, writes David Leggatt.18 Feb 07:00 AM
Black CapsCricket: Excited Boult keeps his mind on jobPicture this: you're huddled over a laptop with your mates in a hotel room while around the other side of the world someone is forking out over $800,000 for you to do a few weeks' work with a cricket ball.17 Feb 04:00 PM