Cricket World CupVettori: 'Aussies never sledged me'Daniel Vettori put on his Captain Sensible hat today, amid all the kerfuffle about Saturday's World Cup game between NZ and Australia assuming huge historic proportions.26 Feb 02:51 AM
Cricket World CupBails leapt up - how did he survive?Irish batsman has lucky escape after bails knocked into the air and then resettled in the groove.25 Feb 08:44 PM
Cricket World CupVeterans confident NZ can echo '92 featThe last time mighty Australia rolled into Auckland for a Cricket World Cup match, just over 23 years ago, they left with their tails between their legs.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupAus v NZ: Moments of infamyAhead of this Saturday's Black Caps v Australia fixture at Eden Park, we look back on three of the more infamous moments from previous clashes between the sides.25 Feb 02:00 AM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Discount vibrant India at your perilIndia's vibrant performance in cleaning up South Africa in Melbourne on Sunday night has doubtless rejigged the betting markets for the World Cup, writes David Leggat.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Blain: McCullum attracts attention of opponentsBrendon McCullum's lethal ambush of the England bowlers at the Cake Tin the other day will no doubt have got the attention of the numerous coaching entourages, Tony Blain writes23 Feb 04:00 PM
Football World CupWinter World cup causes harm“The 2022 Fifa World Cup was bid for and awarded to Qatar as a summer tournament. The prospect of a winter World Cup is neither workable nor desirable for European domestic football.”23 Feb 05:00 AM
LeagueNRL drug charges: All you need to knowGreg Bird and Dave Taylor, and three of their Gold Coast Titans teammates face a four-year worldwide ban from sport if they are found guilty of cocaine supply charges.22 Feb 07:45 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
New ZealandAustralia slip in quietly for big gameThe countdown has begun to the biggest game of the Cricket World Cup so far - but the arrival of our rivals from across the Ditch was quieter than they had planned last night.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Oz coach out to foil McCullumExpect Australia to fight fire with fire when it comes to tackling the bristling Brendon McCullum in next weekend's bumper World Cup showdown at Eden Park.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupSri Lanka sneak out winAfghanistan bowled with venom but a lack of batting fire power ultimately cost the World Cup debutants an upset victory against Sri Lanka in their Pool A game in Dunedin today.21 Feb 10:00 PM
Cricket World CupSmith downplays criticismClaims by Shane Warne that Darren Lehmann is overstepping the mark as Australian coach have been shrugged off by Steve Smith.21 Feb 09:20 PM
Super RugbyBlues go down to StormersA red card to Blues lock Hayden Triggs in the first half meant this match was as good as won by the home side at halftime.21 Feb 05:22 PM
Cricket World CupPasta la vista as batsmen get in swingOne of the more important New Zealand team members ahead of the World Cup match with Australia will be an inanimate object.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupWest Indies crush PakistanJerome Taylor took three wickets in a destructive opening spell setting the West Indies on course for a lopsided 150-run win in their Cricket World Cup Pool B match today.21 Feb 06:16 AM
