Canterbury will have a chance to defend their Ford Trophy title after earning a direct path to the final.

Resumption of one-day cricket's Ford Trophy produces high-scoring matches on Waitangi Day.

The Wellington Firebirds have used the talents of their international players to beat the Auckland Aces by six wickets

Two teams have been pencilled in for Super Smash qualifying while there was a couple of strong T20 bowling performances. at Hagley Oval.

Matt Henry made an impact in the latest Super Smash game for the Canterbury Kings as they scored a vital 11--run win over the Firebirds

The Wellington Firebirds can thank T20 debutant James Hartshorn for their win over Central Districts in Super Smash cricket.

The Northern Districts men's team scored a six wicket win over Wellington in Super Smash at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

The third round of Plunket Shield cricket has seen plenty of players in and out of sides on test duty or returning from the Black Caps

Bonus-point victories put the Otago Sparks top of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield after the opening weekend.

Wellington Firebirds bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith has earned his maiden Test call-up for the three-match Test series against England

Plunket Shield four day cricket gets underway this week with some big names in New Zealand cricket taking part in preparation for England

New Zealand’s domestic T20 finals will both be held at the one venue, Wellington’s Basin Reserve, in February.

Promising allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have been awarded Black Caps contracts for the first time