Cricket World CupBlack Caps cool and confidentForget the idea that certain batsmen aren't in the pink of form, or others could benefit from a decent length of time at the crease. Keep doing the business, writes David Leggat.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Prepared for all outcomesNot so long ago, the talk was of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in terms of who would be making a big push for the World Cup.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps struck down with illnessChange might be forced upon the New Zealand team for their final group A game against Bangladesh in Hamilton on Friday.08 Mar 08:57 PM
Cricket World CupNZ make most of time at creaseNew Zealand accomplished some of the goals they had set for their match against Afghanistan, although perhaps not in the order they would have wanted.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps ease to victoryNew Zealand eased their way to a fifth straight World Cup win, beating Afghanistan by six wickets at a sun-drenched McLean Park today.08 Mar 04:48 AM
Cricket World CupNZ v Afghanistan - as it happenedThe Herald provides commentary on all the action in the Black Caps v Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match at McLean Park.08 Mar 04:47 AM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Middle must deliverThe rule of thumb in Napier is bat first every time on the best batting strip in the country. But Afghanistan's stronger suit is their bowling by some distance, writes David Leggat.07 Mar 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: NZ stick with tried and testedNew Zealand have laid their cards on the table, choosing an unchanged XI for a fifth-straight game at the World Cup.07 Mar 04:30 PM
All BlacksMasters of their realmBrendon McCullum’s cricket leadership is captivating Kiwi fans. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw’s success has come over a long period. Andrew Alderson looks at how the pair compare.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Cup more than a one-day wonderOne-day internationals have donned their best suit, had a haircut and brushed off their CV in a bid for future employment as a credible cricketing format, writes Andrew Alderson.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Black CapsWhy we love Kane WilliamsonIn sport as in less important things, the biggest challenge for a talented youngster can be to live up to expectations.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps ponder need for changeLips are sealed but there's a strong likelihood of an unchanged NZ team for the fifth straight game when they face Afghanistan at McLean Park tomorrow.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup fever rises in NapierThe Black Caps will swap bats and balls for pens this evening as they continue with rest and relaxation before taking on Afghanistan this weekend.05 Mar 09:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: 'It's going pretty good'New Zealand played four, won four, are top of their group and sailing along nicely towards the World Cup quarter-final in Wellington this month.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupUnbeaten Black Caps fifth in the worldThe Black Caps have moved up just one spot to fifth in the latest ICC one-day rankings.02 Mar 09:27 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Brittle middle order exposedNew Zealand coach Mike Hesson faces a selection conundrum leading into what should be New Zealand's least challenging assignment of Cricket World Cup pool play - Afghanistan.02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionTony Blain: Low-scoring affairs still value for moneyUnder normal circumstances if a one-day match lasts a total of only 40 or 50 overs, with just a couple of hundred runs scored between both sides, spectators would leave the arena feeling a little....02 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupHesson wary of Afghani pace attackWondering what to make of Afghanistan, the fledgling cricket nation who have won hearts, and a game, at the World Cup?02 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupIs a re-match on the cards?The Black Caps and Australia are a chance to meet at Eden Park once again at the Cricket World Cup - in the semifinals.01 Mar 06:46 PM
Cricket World CupA nation celebrates THAT sixKane Williamson enters New Zealand cricket folklore after hitting a six to win a heart-stopping Word Cup match at Eden Park.01 Mar 04:29 PM
Cricket World CupFine form spurs rush for ticketsThe Black Caps' pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales, and some seats are still available for New Zealand's next outing.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue at the Cricket World Cup: Brendon McCullum has proved himself his wayBrendon McCullum's late-career surge has been so extraordinary that he now stands alongside Sir Richard Hadlee for his impact on cricket in this country, writes Chris Rattue.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Greatbatch at the Cricket World Cup: Performance shows Daniel Vettori at top of his gameThe quality of swing bowling has been the outstanding feature of this World Cup. And the best examples of that so far came at Eden Park on Saturday, writes Mark Greatbach.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Starc reminder about left swingersThe Eden Park thriller on Saturday saw two world-class southpaw seamers producing high art with the ball.01 Mar 04:00 PM
