OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: The night the going got toughThere is no disgrace in being manhandled by South Africa. They are a hell of a team. But after six weeks of uninterrupted fun, it felt like someone had let the air out of the balloon, writes Dylan Cleaver.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupNerves on edge as fans settle in for epicThere was a festive atmosphere outside Eden Park yesterday, mixed with an undeniable tension ahead of New Zealand's Cricket World Cup semifinal clash with the formidable South Africans.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupDe Villiers 'never felt worse'South African captain AB de Villiers admitted he’s never felt worse on a cricket field after losing to New Zealand in the Eden Park semifinal.24 Mar 11:32 AM
Cricket World CupNZ v South Africa - as it happenedRelive the Black Caps' incredible victory over South Africa in the semifinal of the Cricket World Cup at Eden Park.24 Mar 10:13 AM
Cricket World CupPlay to resume after rain stops matchRain has stopped play at Eden Park with South Africa on 216 for three after 38 overs.24 Mar 05:33 AM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup semi-final: All the statsAll the live stats from the Cricket World Cup semifinal between the Black Caps and South Africa at Eden Park.24 Mar 12:48 AM
Cricket World CupPrediction: Who will win the semi?Herald cricket experts Dylan Cleaver, David Leggat and Andrew Alderson answer three key questions.23 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandWorld Cup: (Mostly) clear skies aheadThe early rain this morning will have made cricket fans nervous about the possibility of a rained-off semi-final.23 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandCricket World Cup: Mentor backs HenryMatt Henry will be fully prepared to step into the breach in today's semifinal, says his former mentor and current New Zealand Cricket High Performance manager Bob Carter.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hairy Javelin' set for landmark momentToday marks a special occasion for Black Cap who will turn out against South Africa, the land of his birth, in the World Cup semifinal.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupMcCullum - Be true to yourselvesBrendon McCullum pondered the question a moment, then gave an answer which sums up the way he and his New Zealand team have approached this World Cup.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNervous time for Black Caps' parentsIt's not only the players who will wake up with frayed nerves this morning ahead of today's Cricket World Cup semifinal at Eden Park.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: McCullum being cautious is just not in the game planNew Zealand, and particularly Brendon McCullum, will not ease off the accelerator tomorrow - and nor should he.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupLoss at the toss may be goodBrendon McCullum's reputation as a terrible coin tosser is actually undeserved when it comes to one-day cricket.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupTension at state of SCG pitchThe ICC dispatched their official pitch inspector to the SCG yesterday, as tension builds over what surface Australia will confront spin kings India on in Thursday's World Cup semifinal.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStunning catch in 3 secondsDaniel Vettori had a touch under three seconds to pull off his spectacular catch against the West Indies in Wellington on Saturday.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack black or green & gold?Silver Fern and Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic captain Leana de Bruin's allegiances will be torn today as her home country takes on the Black Caps.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupHenry will maintain World Cup attackWhen pace bowler Matt Henry returns to the New Zealand starting XI today for the World Cup semifinal against South Africa it will present a surprise decision, but one based on logic.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupWilliamson's the man to steady shipOn a humid night in Dhaka at the 2011 World Cup, New Zealanders got an insight into the tenacity of Kane Williamson.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Blain: Last laugh to Guptill, just like my old manMy father was an extremely hirsute man. His body hair had something of a gingerish hue as well.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Bask in the glory days of cricket ... and believeWhat a time to be a cricket fan. What a time to be alive. How lucky we are to have a team this skilled, balanced and good looking?23 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupNZ v SA - What the stats sayWhich side do the statistics favour ahead of tomorrow's Cricket World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa? Both teams it seems.23 Mar 03:00 AM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps' surprise call-upNew Zealand are poised to make a surprise selection and draft Canterbury seamer Matt Henry straight into the playing XI for tomorrow’s semifinal.23 Mar 02:50 AM
Cricket World CupHenry the new Donald?Is Matt Henry Stephen Donald in disguise? Henry has received a late call up to the New Zealand squad ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup semifinal.23 Mar 12:55 AM
Cricket World CupSouth Africa: 'No one's stopping us'South African skipper AB de Villiers is adamant that the winning of the World Cup for the first time is within their grasp.23 Mar 12:03 AM
Cricket World CupWho are you calling chokers?The main fear in South Africa is choking but the pundits are still calling it for AB de Villers and co. And the Australian media can't help but stir the pot.22 Mar 11:19 PM
Cricket World CupVisualising Guptill's double-hundredA unique visualisation of Martin Guptill's record-breaking World Cup innings against West Indies.22 Mar 08:19 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup: A nation waitsAs the Black Caps edge closer to Cricket World Cup glory, an entire nation is bracing for one of the biggest games in New Zealand cricketing history.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup: Proteas chasing vengeanceMemory of a bitter quarter-final tiff four years ago is still fresh in the mind of Faf Du Plessis and his teammates.22 Mar 04:00 PM
