CricketEmotional Alastair Cook passes Brian Lara on all-time runsLara is relegated to seventh on the all-time runs table.28 Dec 06:30 PM
SportWindies can find joy in the T20 seriesThree reasons for the West Indies to be cheerful28 Dec 12:45 AM
SportWe'd be mad not to give four-day tests a goAny move to make tests more attractive must be considered. Plus, feeling Gatland's pain.17 Oct 11:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatLeggat: Four of the best lead the worldThe four best young batsmen in test cricket could have a cracking chat group if they fancied it, writes David Leggat.17 Feb 04:00 PM
SportSodhi very much in New Zealand's thinkingHow does Ish Sodhi get more game time for New Zealand? "He needs Mitch Santner to get a broken finger," New Zealand coach Mike Hesson 05 Feb 11:37 PM
EconomyCricket World Cup boosted GDPCo-hosting the Cricket World Cup boosted New Zealand’s economy by $110 million, according to a new analysis.30 Jun 04:55 AM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Dignity, grace, humility - words sum up Black Caps' legacyIn rugby these qualities are best and invariably embodied by that great chunk of a man from the Cape of South Africa, Schalk Burger.01 Apr 12:41 AM
OpinionCricket World Cup: What do you think of the Black Caps?The Black Caps fell at the final hurdle in the Cricket World Cup. Are you still proud of the boys?29 Mar 06:24 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup final: 'We were done by a better team'It will live on as Brendon McCullum’s philosophy throughout this World Cup adventure: no regrets.29 Mar 05:55 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup final: The post-mortemShould New Zealand, given the gravity of the occasion, have buttoned down their game accordingly? Not likely, writes Dylan Cleaver from Melbourne.29 Mar 05:40 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: One over and Starc sets tone for Black Caps inningsLife can get pretty tough when you're a talisman and you're having one of those days when you just can't "talis".29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MortonJamie Morton: 55 hours and $9700 for great cricket vibesA Kiwi expat who confirmed himself as one of the planet's staunchest Black Caps fans with a 55-hour round-trip from London to Melbourne had no regrets last night about embarking on his monster....29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: G mate, our cups are over-flowingKia Ora - just to avoid confusion, that's a common greeting on this side of the Tasman.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJeremy Wells: It's only the thrill of bat meeting ball - opposites attractI fell in love with cricket when I was 6. Weirdly, I remember the exact place it happened - Melbourne, February 13, 1983.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: I'll still be a super proud Kiwi whether the Black Caps win or loseGrandma was on the floor with that smiling-but-slightly-bewildered expression. And still wearing the Santa hat.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Chasing the dream in a classic Us versus ThemWill we win? It's the question that has driven me nuts this week.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRichard Hinds: Welcome to our friendly ground for the Big BoysDearest Kiwi neighbours - sincere congratulations on the wonderful success of your all-conquering cricket team.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen Golden moments in Cricket historyTen memorable moments from the cricket archives ahead of tomorrow's epic final.28 Mar 12:55 AM
SportCricket Herald: 'Black Caps will have to be very canny'David Legatt and Andrew Alderson share their thoughts ahead of the Cricket World Cup final between the Black Caps and Australia.Watch27 Mar 07:30 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: It's the Final CountdownDavid Leggat rates each of the Black Caps' performances in the tournament so far as they head into the World Cup final.27 Mar 04:00 PM
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
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
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
OpinionMark Greatbatch: Eden Park to host players at their peakWhat matchup: A surging South African team who dealt to Sri Lanka with disdain and a New Zealand side playing an aggressive style to dominate their opposition, writes Mark Greatbatch.22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Cricket World Cup - the only certainty - anything can happenContest's only certainty - anything can happen. After weeks of action, tomorrow's semifinal is still a venture into the unknown, writes Chris Rattue.22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Enigmatic Windies a threatIt sounds like a bad joke, but a fired up West Indies team might not be the pushover New Zealand were looking for.17 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionMark Greatbatch: Sri Lanka and Pakistan could be bigger threats for finalsObserving the Cricket World Cup over the past week, Sri Lanka (with their win over England) and Pakistan (with wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa) could be bigger threats than first thought.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Cup more than a one-day wonderOne-day internationals have donned their best suit, had a haircut and brushed off their CV in a bid for future employment as a credible cricketing format, writes Andrew Alderson.07 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionCricket World Cup: A bowler's world is a tough oneBowlers operate in a hard world. Cricket is a batsman's game and always has been, writes Kyle Mills.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue at the Cricket World Cup: Brendon McCullum has proved himself his wayBrendon McCullum's late-career surge has been so extraordinary that he now stands alongside Sir Richard Hadlee for his impact on cricket in this country, writes Chris Rattue.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Greatbatch at the Cricket World Cup: Performance shows Daniel Vettori at top of his gameThe quality of swing bowling has been the outstanding feature of this World Cup. And the best examples of that so far came at Eden Park on Saturday, writes Mark Greatbach.01 Mar 04:00 PM