OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Here's hoping Milne lasts distanceCatch Adam Milne while you can - history says he won't be around for very long, writes Chris Rattue.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: World goes cool on Putin gamesSochi is on the cusp of hosting one of the least loved winter Olympic Games.11 Jan 09:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fool's errand a sorry sightThere are two apologies to make this week. We are really, really sorry about Dennis Rodman.11 Jan 07:10 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Aces deserve a bigger potForget yachting stopovers and short form netball - it's time for local government to get serious about supporting our two annual professional tennis tournaments.11 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Menacing Milne weapon we needI've got my top six batsmen, well, most of them. I've got a wicketkeeper who bats really well at seven; I've got my swing bowlers and, most pleasingly, I have my legspinner.11 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: A bit more remorse would help PackerChris Rattue writes: 'It's a bit difficult to give a toss about Packer himself right now. The point at which he crossed a line was when he attacked his motionless victim'08 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Corey take a bow, but the game has a shallow futureT20 is a short game of even shorter value. Some of us struggle to last through the T, let alone make the 20, writes Chris Rattue.05 Jan 04:30 PM
Black CapsKeep up the good workThe new year began with a bang in Queenstown ... bang, crash, wallop to be exact ... Corey Anderson and Jesse Ryder were superb.04 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Thank you Ko for the great presentHere's another great reason to love Lydia Ko - her decision to dump coach Guy Wilson has given us a sporting Christmas present.29 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Captain needs to move upJesse Ryder must be recalled for the two home cricket tests against India in February, while the only candidates for the axe are the openers, writes Chris Rattue.22 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Sport has failed womenIt's hard to keep loving sport when it consistently fails women but at least the topic is being discussed more, writes Dana Johannsen.17 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Fight on? Shane needs head examinedFar be it from me to suggest here that boxer Shane Cameron should retire, writes Chris Rattue.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Ferguson example shows coach's valueIt's not so obvious with coaches and often it's only after they have moved on, gone elsewhere, that we understand what it is that they did.14 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Carter will have to prove he's up with the play on return14 Dec 01:20 AM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Taylor's tons lift him to seventh in worldRoss Taylor does not toss and turn over cricket numbers, but he does take some interest.11 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Snicko technology proves worth in seamless introductionOne ball in and the newest bit of cricket technology was in business.11 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Vision is great, Gareth, but wins would helpWith the club's owners wielding their new broom, it is what happens on the pitch that will do the talking this season, writes John Armstrong.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Fast-medium trio best option for BasinSpare a thought for Hamish Rutherford, Corey Anderson, Ish Sodhi and perhaps most of all Neil Wagner.08 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Majestic Ashes in danger of being a no-contestThe New Zealand cricket team snatched a draw from the jaws of victory in Dunedin but it was tough concentrating on that match, despite excellent individual performances from both sides.08 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: World XV: Rugby's best in busy seasonEvery year, Gregor Paul chooses his World XV — a selection which inevitably creates controversy and draws debate. Here is his 2013 team.07 Dec 07:37 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Top club coach already has credentials for national job07 Dec 04:30 PM
SportSkype: Black Caps match fixingSkype: Dylan Cleaver joins Andrew Alderson from the cricket test in Dunedin to discuss the evolving match fixing allegations story involving former New Zealand players which he broke this morning.Watch04 Dec 09:29 PM
OpinionDylan Cleaver: Too easy to cheat in cricketNot for the first time in my life I wondered: "How could you cheat this magnificent sport?" writes Dylan Cleaver.04 Dec 07:35 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Classy Read holds his own in roll call of No 8 greatsThis season he has been so influential in the All Blacks that you believe his presence is more crucial to the team cause than Richie McCaw.04 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Time for Kiwis to mine for Aussie GouldThe New Zealand Rugby League has no option but to chase an Aussie as the new Kiwis coach and the bloke to target first is Phil Gould.04 Dec 04:30 PM