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Sri Lanka and holiday venues prove popular

2 days ago

NZ Headlines

Sri Lanka and holiday venues prove popular

Full crowds are on the card for the Black Caps three-game T20I series against Sri Lanka over the New Year period.

2 days ago

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Sri Lanka too strong for New Zealand XI

A shortened game but still some practice time on the pitch for the Sri Lankan side ahead of their T20 games against the Black Caps.

Australia big winners over White Ferns in 3rd ODI

3 days ago

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Australia big winners over White Ferns in 3rd ODI

Australia have been too strong once again for the White Ferns in their third and final ODI with a 75 run victory at the Basin Reserve

Jacobs gets Black Caps call-up, Hay keeper

3 days ago

NZ Headlines

Jacobs gets Black Caps call-up, Hay keeper

Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden Black Caps call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay O

Australia keep Rose Bowl over White Ferns

4 days ago

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Australia keep Rose Bowl over White Ferns

Australia have kept the Rose Bowl trophy after having the White Ferns on edge when thunderstorms cut the second One Day International short

Shipley returns to top cricket for NZ XI

6 days ago

NZ Headlines

Shipley returns to top cricket for NZ XI

Canterbury's Henry Shipley will return from injury when he lines up for New Zealand XI in a one-off T20 warm-up against Sri Lanka on Monday.

Dec 18

NZ Headlines

Santner Black Caps’ white-ball captain

Mitchell Santner appointed the new Black Caps white-ball captain, taking over the role from Kane Williamson.

Dec 18

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White Ferns impress for unbeaten Sparks

The Otago Sparks looking unstoppable in the HBJ Shield after a sixth straight bonus-point victory.

Dec 17

NZ Headlines

Black Caps score massive third test win

The Black Caps beat England in the third test at Seddon Park by 424 runs with a day and a half to spare.

Black Caps poised for test win over England

Dec 16

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Black Caps poised for test win over England

The Black Caps are set for a massive victory over England in the third test at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Dec 15

NZ Headlines

Black Caps sitting pretty over England

How quickly things change. The Black Caps are looking good after two days of the third test against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Tahuhu out, James into White Ferns squad

Dec 15

NZ Headlines

Tahuhu out, James into White Ferns squad

Lea Tahuhu is out, but Bella James could make her debut for the White Ferns in the Rose Bowl ODI series v Australia this week

Black Caps battle to 300 in first innings

Dec 14

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Black Caps battle to 300 in first innings

A late batting flourish by Mitchell Santner with Tim Southee getting in the act has the Black Caps at 315-9 after day one of the third test

Dec 14

NZ Headlines

Nathan Smith to play for Surrey in 2025

English county cricket side Surrey have signed New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith for the bulk of the 2025 season.

White Ferns stars to play domestic matches

Dec 13

NZ Headlines

White Ferns stars to play domestic matches

Women's T20 World Cup winner Suzie Bates returns to the Otago Sparks for the first time this season.

Dec 12

NZ Headlines

Southee honoured during third test

‘Tim Southee End’ will be the official name of the Seddon Park Pavilion end for the Black Caps’ third test.

Dec 9

NZ Headlines

Mark Chapman in for expectant Conway

Expectant father and Black Caps opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England.

Ben Sawyer extended as White Ferns coach

Dec 9

Women's Headlines

Ben Sawyer extended as White Ferns coach

Ben Sawyer reappointed as White Ferns coach for two more years so he can add to the team's success.

Dec 8

NZ Headlines

Black Caps suffer big second test loss

The Black Caps suffer a humiliating defeat in the second test against England at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps struggle on day two vs England

Dec 7

NZ Headlines

Black Caps struggle on day two vs England

Black Caps looking at a big second test defeat to England after another tough day at the Basin Reserve.