Black CapsTaylor has grounding for Lord'sAs a member of the Lord's ground staff 11 years ago, Ross Taylor is as qualified as anyone in the New Zealand squad to discuss how to best deal with playing at the spiritual home of cricket.15 May 05:30 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps ease to warm-up winA five-wicket bag from Neil Wagner has taken New Zealand to a 107-run victory against Derbyshire in the opening match of their England tour.06 May 07:54 PM
Black CapsWiseman to put a new spin on English conditionsPaul Wiseman has been recruited as a guide on local conditions for the New Zealand cricket tour of England.04 May 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Sun setting on test careerFor more than 12 years, New Zealand test fans have watched Chris Martin bustle to the crease, splaying his arms for balance before looking over his left shoulder and firing 14,026 deliveries at opposition batsmen.27 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Public denied juicy end to cricket dramaDreadful news this week for those who savour public airings of other people's dirty laundry, ie, the vast majority of us: Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum will not be seeing John Parker in court after all.26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Parker apology should extend to NZ fansThe sideshow to the main event has ended, leaving omelette-faced ex-international John Parker in retreat mode, writes Dylan Cleaver.23 Apr 02:12 AM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Indian tour schedule is too precious to play with20 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Timing a bit off with Parker and CoThe only reason Mark Richardson can come up with regarding the motivation for John Parker and Co to go public with their document on the Taylor affair is fear.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Timing stumps cricket partiesPaul Lewis writes: The Ross Taylor captaincy saga seems to have descended into a farce.06 Apr 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Stable selections policy a winnerThe Canberra Raiders are hoping home ground advantage and the X-factor of a little known youngster will turn their NRL season fortunes around today against the Sydney Roosters.06 Apr 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Fuss over captaincy 'challenge' for coachIt would be a huge stretch to call it a gasp of exasperation; maybe more a quiet exhalation, but New Zealand coach Mike Hesson yesterday briefly let his guard slip over the ongoing off-field drama surrounding his team.05 Apr 04:30 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps: Vettori returnsSpinner Daniel Vettori has returned to the one-day side for the Black Caps after eight months out of international cricket with an ankle injury.05 Apr 01:18 AM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Knifing still a tender pointThat's what happens when you sweep something under the carpet. It rarely disappears; it just gets bigger and bigger until you trip over it.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Demotion slowed TaylorThe loss of the captaincy can be directly linked to a slump in test batting form for Ross Taylor.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: As to the manor rebornSomeone once said that, when reading a newspaper, he always turned to the sports pages first, as there he found people's achievements - whereas the front page showcased only human failings.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Split apparent in edgy showdownAn awkward moment preceded the final overs in New Zealand's third test draw against England. At 304 for eight, Jimmy Anderson offered a catch to Ross Taylor at first slip off Kane Williamson.30 Mar 08:34 AM
Black CapsMostly familiar faces likely in squads to EnglandTime was when you wondered if New Zealand touring teams were actually picked out of a hat, such were the head-scratching choices of the selectors.29 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsTaylor's comments criticised by bossRoss Taylor is heading for a "please explain" meeting with New Zealand Cricket boss David White over comments about his axing as national captain by coach Mike Hesson.27 Mar 04:30 PM
