Black CapsCricket: Black Caps win openerHalf centuries by Brendon McCullum and Corey Anderson carried New Zealand to a three-wicket win in the opening ODI against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval today.11 Jan 05:25 AM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Black Caps prepare to chase cricket's Holy GrailTime to change the kit, and the mindset for New Zealand - bring out the colours, the World Cup is almost upon us.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsCricket: Black Caps beaming after winThe bubbly was flowing last night as New Zealand celebrated a sixth successive test series without defeat.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsCricket: Ability to dig deep sets this side apartNew Zealand have a range of qualities in their test side but a collective talent for digging deep is among the most significant.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsCricket: A record-setting day for NZA world record-setting day for New Zealand has given them the springboard to press for victory on the final day of the second test against Sri Lanka.05 Jan 10:17 PM
Black CapsCricket: Black Caps battle to stumpsNew Zealand were fighting hard to stay in the second test at the end of day three at the Basin Reserve today.05 Jan 05:27 AM
Black CapsCricket: Arguing the tossThere's no particular science to winning tosses. You, or your rival skipper, depending on where the test is being played, either calls correctly or not. A 50-50 chance every time.03 Jan 11:22 PM
Black CapsCricket: Black Caps hit backSri Lanka were undoing their good work earlier in the day after a poor batting display on the opening day of the second test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve.03 Jan 05:41 AM
Black CapsSangakkara double leads waySri Lanka turned the second test on its head in less than a day to be in charge after the second day of the Basin Reserve test against New Zealand today.03 Jan 05:35 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps to bat as Wagner dumpedNew Zealand replace left armer for the second test against Sri Lanka with Doug Bracewell, who returns for his first test since late 2013.02 Jan 09:40 PM
Black CapsCricket: Indoor plan to boost Black CapsThe days of New Zealand teams heading away on limited preparation to tackle subcontinent teams in their back yards could soon be a thing of the past.02 Jan 09:33 PM
Black CapsYoung guns: How the Black Caps' bowlers turned around their formA glance at New Zealand's year - played nine tests, won five, a record, drew two and lost two - suggests the bowlers have been on their work.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupFrom easy-beats to record-breakersThe Black Caps' road to redemption started after humiliating defeat of January 2013, with players realising that winning was the only way to earn public support.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Rutherford gets nod from captainHamish Rutherford, battling for confidence-boosting test runs, has received an endorsement from his captain ahead of the second test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Black Caps seize the initiativePerseverance might be the order of business for New Zealand's bowlers at Hagley Oval today.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Boult joins elite club but focuses on testMilestone achieved, now moving on. Trent Boult admitted he was chuffed to complete his 100 test wickets at Hagley Oval yesterday but there's a test to be won.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsMcCullum falls after milestonesA blistering 195 by New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum dominated the first day of test cricket in Christchurch in eight years today.26 Dec 02:52 AM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps delay naming playing XI for Boxing Day testNew Zealand will wait until the morning of the Boxing Day cricket Test against Sri Lanka to finalise their playing XI as they mull over the make-up of their pace attack.25 Dec 02:16 AM
Black CapsChristchurch 'ready' for return of testsCanterbury officials are confident the country's newest test venue will scrub up impressively when New Zealand meet Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval beginning on Friday.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: McCullum creates room for RutherfordHamish Rutherford should consider buying Brendon McCullum a thank-you gift ahead of the first test against Sri Lanka starting in Christchurch on Boxing Day.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Tough choices for selectorsAs many New Zealanders turn their attention to barbecues, beverages and beaches, the national cricket selectors face the unenviable task of preparing Dear John letters for World Cup hopefuls.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Numbers make excellent readingwicket for Trent Boult in Christchurch would make him the 13th New Zealander to take 100 test wickets. If successful, he will have done it in the third-equal fastest time...20 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps beat Pakistan to win seriesThe Black Caps have secured the one-day international series against Pakistan 3-2.20 Dec 12:38 AM