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<i>Chris Rattue</i>: All Blacks need star Ranger
Rene Ranger. Now there's the future for rugby, even if Ranger's own future is clouded at the moment by an upcoming court case.
Cricket: McCullum could give up the gloves
NZ's big-hitting Brendon McCullum could retire his wicketkeeping gloves as early as the end of the second Australia test.
Live scores: NZ v Australia, 1st test
Australia need 106 runs to win the first test after dismissing NZ for 407 in Wellington today. Follow the final day live.
Cricket: McCullum lifts NZ off canvas
Brendon McCullum is poised for a restless sleep, six runs short of his fifth test century after a heroic rescue act left New Zealand to fight another day.
Cricket: Big defeat looms for Black Caps
New Zealand trail Australia by 115 runs with a second innings score of 187/5 at the end of day three of the first test.
Cricket: Clarke bounces back to score test century
Australia's vice-captain Michael Clarke put a horror fortnight behind him, scoring his 14th test century at the Basin Reserve today.
Cricket: Vettori has plenty of reasons to be fearful
The Black Caps will have to overcome their poor recent record at the Basin Reserve when the first test starts today.
Cricket: Arnel set for test call-up
NZ captain Daniel Vettori has hinted at a debut for Northern Districts seamer Brent Arnel in tomorrow's first test against Australia.
Cricket: Taylor, Southee climb ODI rankings
Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor and pace bowler Tim Southee have climbed the world cricket rankings.
Media pack greets embattled Clarke in Wellington
Michael Clarke left behind the Lara Bingle circus in Sydney only to be greeted by another at Wellington airport today.
Cricket: Clarke heading back to NZ
Michael Clarke leaves Sydney for New Zealand to rejoin the Australian cricket squad.
Cricket: Sinclair named in NZ test squad
The Black Caps selectors have recalled Central Districts batsman Mathew Sinclair for the two-match test series against Australia.
Cricket: Bond leading way to India
Satisfied with increased security measures, Shane Bond will soon join his IPL side.
Cricket: Bond and Southee inspire NZ to victory
New Zealand climbed off the canvas to snatch a dead rubber victory against Australia in a controversy-packed Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket finale tonight.
Live commentary: NZ v Australia, 5th ODI
Can the Black Caps restore some pride with a win in today's 5th and final ODI at Westpac Stadium in Wellington?