Cricket World CupBlack Caps v Australia - as it happenedThe Black Caps beat Australia by one wicket in a Cricket World Cup thriller at Eden Park.28 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandKey and Abbott cheer on cricketersA relaxed Tony Abbott and John Key, jackets off, watched the start of the highly anticipated one-day cricket game at Eden Park in Auckland today.28 Feb 02:08 AM
OpinionKyle Mills: Sledging? It's worse in club games than the big onesIt's rife in the club game, but is nowhere near as common as is believed at the top level, writes Kyle Mills.27 Feb 10:20 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps v Aussie: Three predictionsThree NZME. cricket experts predict the outcome of today's Cricket World Cup match between the Black Caps and Australia.27 Feb 10:00 PM
Cricket World CupBrazen batsmen behind big scoresSmaller boundaries and bigger bats have led to a huge increase in run rates but it’s not the full story...27 Feb 07:49 PM
Cricket World CupNZ's Cup squad at next level: FlemingNZ's most experienced cricket captain claims today's World Cup team to play Australia is "the best one-day international side we've put on a park".27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMartin Crowe: I'd love a Black Caps thrillerCricketing great Martin Crowe wants to see one thing only at Eden Park - a contest (preferably with a New Zealand win).27 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: The art of witty sledgingCricket sledging is copping plenty of abuse these days. People don't see the funny side any more because from what we can gather, there isn't one. But it doesn't have to be this way.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCaptains cool before big gameMichael Clarke and Brendon McCullum have been busy playing down significance of today's sold out clash.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cricket clash a big one but not the last wordWithout a doubt, today's Cricket World Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park is the match of the event to date.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupQ&A with Eden Park's head groundsmanBlair Christiansen who prepared Eden Park for today's big Black Caps clash answers our Q and A.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupSame foe for veteran Black Caps spinnerDan Vettori has a long history with Australia - he's been playing them in One Day Internationals since 1997.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPMs begin cricket sledgingThe slegding between NZ and Australia that can be expected on Eden Park tomorrow began tonight between Prime Ministers John Key and Tony Abbott.27 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandOracle cricket predicts Oz v NZ resultThe six-legged oracle making predictions for the Cricket World Cup has turned his back on his country again.27 Feb 05:20 AM
Cricket World CupCrowe: This World Cup needs a contest"I'd like to see a contest, right down to the last few overs. It's what the World Cup needs." Cricketing great Martin Crowe wants to see one thing only at Eden Park.27 Feb 04:37 AM
Cricket World CupThe evolution of battingOur interactive shows you just how much faster modern-day batsmen are compared to those in the first World Cup in 1975. But why are they running more?27 Feb 02:00 AM
Cricket World CupFruit fly war: 10.5 tonnes of rubbish to go up in flamesTen and a half tonnes of rubbish will be destroyed following tomorrow's Cricket World Cup match at Eden Park, in a move to eradicate the Queensland Fruit Fly.27 Feb 12:55 AM
Cricket World CupCricket: 'I probably am guilty of the odd brain explosion' - McCullum27 Feb 12:45 AM
Cricket World CupSteve Waugh sledges his own sideFormer Australian captain says Black Caps are favourites to win tomorrow, saying "It will be a parochial home crowd in Auckland. It's very difficult place to play and win over there."26 Feb 10:47 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Gunfire wounds sixSix people were wounded in celebratory gunfire as Afghanistan fans took to the streets to mark their team's Cricket World Cup victory.26 Feb 09:00 PM
Cricket World CupThe Crowd Goes Wild: Those glory daysThere have been 16 one-day internationals between the teams, and New Zealand have won only five. Please make it six tomorrow.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup: How to catch a fortuneSo you've got your bright-orange T-shirt now how do you catch a million?26 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJacob Oram: Eden Park no fortress for NZ sidesThe result of tomorrow's game between the Black Caps and Australia doesn't really matter but it's one both sides will be desperate to win.26 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Lucky country has pros - and quite a few consA mountain of anecdotal evidence and the build-up to tomorrow's World Cup grudge match at Eden Park all suggest that New Zealanders love Australia but can't stand Australians, writes Paul Thomas.26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAnthony Healy: Shared Oz-NZ goals need refreshNew Zealand and Australia are currently co-hosting the Cricket World Cup so perhaps this is an opportune time to ask a rather difficult question of our neighbours across the Tasman. Are we really working as a team?26 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Sri Lanka punish shoddy fieldingSri Lanka punished Bangladesh for some shoddy fielding, scoring 332-1 in their cricket World Cup match at the MCG last night.26 Feb 04:00 PM