New ZealandWhat is NZ's biggest cricket-watching city?Napier is New Zealand's most prolific cricket-watching city during the Cricket World Cup, according to figures compiled by Statistics New Zealand.11 Mar 03:28 AM
New ZealandFeast of orange, white and greenColour, culture and cricket wound into one at the India versus Ireland Cricket World Cup match in Hamilton yesterday.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Do Ireland deserve test status?Ireland have provided a resilient presence despite being an ICC "associate member". They are on the cusp of pressing beyond that frontier.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupACC boys back by popular demandThe Alternative Commentary Collective have been given back their voices - though from a distance.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Prepared for all outcomesNot so long ago, the talk was of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in terms of who would be making a big push for the World Cup.09 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Blain: Minnows not only sufferers from batting butcheryOn several occasions it has seemed as if it's not a fair fight when, armed with only a small white sphere, the unfortunate bowler ran in to confront his executioner, writes Tony Blain.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Middle must deliverThe rule of thumb in Napier is bat first every time on the best batting strip in the country. But Afghanistan's stronger suit is their bowling by some distance, writes David Leggat.07 Mar 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupAustralian quick loses fitness battleAustralian paceman Pat Cummins will miss today's crucial match with Sri Lanka because of the side injury he picked up in last weekend's defeat to New Zealand.07 Mar 04:30 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
Cricket World CupMunro gives side fighting chanceA run-a-ball century from hard-hitting Colin Munro left Auckland well-positioned to push for victory on the final day of their Plunket Shield clash with Canterbury today.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupNZ climb up ODI rankingsNew Zealand's strong performances in the World Cup are reflected in the latest ODI rankings.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver at the Cricket World Cup: Even the stinkers are goodThe ICC, unwittingly, might have stumbled upon the magic algorithm that lifts a tournament from the mundane to the spectacular.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Brittle middle order exposedNew Zealand coach Mike Hesson faces a selection conundrum leading into what should be New Zealand's least challenging assignment of Cricket World Cup pool play - Afghanistan.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Black Caps back to businessA day or two to reflect on their part in one of the most stunning of all conclusions to a World Cup match, then back to business for New Zealand.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupNZ v Oz: How the odds fluctuatedSaturday's heart-stopping Black Caps v Australia battle wasn't just the focus of tens of thousands at Eden Park and millions watching on TV.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Starc reminder about left swingersThe Eden Park thriller on Saturday saw two world-class southpaw seamers producing high art with the ball.01 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
Cricket World CupFine form spurs rush for ticketsThe Black Caps' pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales, and some seats are still available for New Zealand's next outing.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupMcCullum bruised but OKBrendon McCullum is expected to be fit to lead NZ against Afghanistan next weekend, after a scare during his hectic half century.28 Feb 08:31 AM
OpinionChris RattueHurricane Davey blows upThere's a storm cloud gathering over Eden Park, and we're not just talking about the horrible prospect of rain on Saturday.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupFast bowl threat disarmed by HessonIt took six words for Black Caps coach Mike Hesson to yesterday disarm the argument about the threat of Australia's muscular fast bowling battery.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Ford at the Cricket World Cup: Come on fans, Black Caps need our voiceIf it's not rugby and the All Blacks aren't winning by 17 points with 11 minutes to go, you'll be hard-pressed to hear a New Zealand crowd using their epithelium vocal folds to support their team.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupThe has-been who shattered recordsThe game’s most violent batsman is feeling his age but he has defied the odds - and critics - again.24 Feb 09:22 PM
Cricket World CupBoo me? Bring it on, says David WarnerEden Park's crowd has received an open invitation to get rough with the verbals at Australia's players in Saturday's World Cup showdown.24 Feb 06:32 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Real test for AussiesWhichever pairing comes out on top on Saturday at Eden Park will have gone a long way towards setting their side up for victory.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Greatbatch: NZ v Oz - rehearsal for Cricket World Cup final?Look for the World Cup to hit top gear at Eden Park this weekend; one co-host is playing superbly well, and the other is a formidable outfit, writes22 Feb 04:00 PM
