Beloved cricket umpire dies
Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire from England who officiated in 66 test matches and three World Cup finals, has died. He was 92.
Cricket
Bates passionate about coaching
Bates passionate about coaching
White Ferns batter Suzie Bates is about to compete in her sixth and possibly last World Cup.
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.
Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series
Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series
Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson return to the Black Caps T20 line-up for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia at Bay Oval early next month.
Casual terms agreed
Casual terms agreed
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on New Zealand Cricket international casual playing agreements for the 2025-26 season.
Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped
Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped from international cricket calendar
Queenstown's John Davies Oval has become one of the world's iconic cricket venues, with picturesque mountains and a lake as a breathtaking backdrop - but not this summer.
Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad
Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad
Otago's fab four have been selected in the White Ferns World Cup squad.
Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups
Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups
Long-serving White Fern Sophie Devine will end her one-day international career at her fifth Women's Cricket World Cup when she leads a squad including four newcomers at next month's tournament.
Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message
Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message
Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.
McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'
McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'
Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum does not like the term 'Bazball' and says misconceptions surrounding England's style of play are "disrespectful".
Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton
Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton
Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Four years after he last played for the Black Caps Ross Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.
McMillan gets an upgrade
McMillan gets an upgrade
Former Black Cap Craig McMillan has been appointed White Ferns assistant coach.
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Jensen to play in European comp
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Jensen to play in European comp
Former Otago and White Ferns all-rounder Hayley Jensen is not quite done with cricket yet.
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Those Australians just dodged a bumper.
Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series
Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series
Black Caps trio Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the home T20 series against Australia.
Selecting from couch 'is easy'
Departing NZ selector oversaw big changes in lineup
Outgoing Black Caps selector Sam Wells has some sage advice for his replacement.
Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again
Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again
Basking in the Central Otago sun is hard to pass up at the best of times.
Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career
Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career
Former Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has resigned from the position of Black Caps selector to concentrate on his work commitments.
Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington
Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington
The Plunket Shield hits a ton.