Cricket
Growing grass root talent
In the final of The Weekend's sports series we're looking at those keen kids with the ability to one day represent their college, their region or even New Zealand on the podium. Competitive sport is a… Audio
Sport: leadership
Women's Lacrosse coach Kari Jones, Men's Netball coach Junior Tana, and White Ferns captain and Olympic basketball representative Suzy Bates discuss their approaches to leading a team. Audio
Black Caps stocks continue to rise
New Zealand's test cricketing stocks continue to rise, following the latest series win over Sri Lanka in Wellington. Audio
Excitement at Wellington's Basin Reserve
A record breaking, eight hour partnership by Kane Williamson and BJ Watling has all but saved the second cricket test against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve. Audio
A Day of records at the Basin Reserve
It was a day of records at the Basin Reserve yesterday, as Kane Williamson and BJ Watling batted together for eight hours to save the second cricket test against Sri Lanka Audio
Cricket
The Black Caps have just started the fourth day of their second test against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve Cricket ground. RNZ reporter Stephen Hewson has been watching the match. Audio
Hagley Oval given praise as test cricket venue
Christchurch has welcomed back international test cricket in fine style with Hagley Oval being described as a remarkable test venue. Audio
International test cricket has made a comeback to Christchurch
International test cricket has made a comeback to Christchurch, and the Black Caps batting order has made it a memorable return. Audio
The Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum on his big year
To say 2014 has been a big year for Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum doesn't even come close. A triple century, two double centuries and a test match win against Pakistan are just a few highlights… Audio
McCullum down the order as Rutherford returns as opener
New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum will be sent back down the batting order in the Boxing Day test against Sri Lanka. Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 December 2014
Coming off a 147-run hiding in their last match, the New Zealand cricketers can only look up heading into tonight's 4th one-dayer against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 December 2014
The Black Caps are hopeful they continue their recent trend of bouncing back in the second one day cricket match against Pakistan in Sharjah tonight. Audio
Cricket's real test begins today
Australia plays its first test match today since up-and-coming batsman, Phil Hughes, was died after being hit by a cricket call three weeks ago. Audio
Sports Correspondent - United Kingdom
BBC sports journalist Russell Fuller keeps the score court-side. The latest from the Premier League, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, should a convicted rapist be allowed to continue his… Audio
Call for an end to sledging in cricket after Hughes' death
The death of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has turned attention to what some see as the dark side of the game. Audio
Black Caps fourth day against Pakistan
The Black Caps paceman Trent Boult has taken four wickets in Sharjah as New Zealand beat Pakistan by an innings and 80 runs to win the third and final test within four days and level the series… Audio
NZ cricketer reflects on head injury that nearly killed him
The critical injury to the Australian cricketer, Phil Hughes, has brought back unpleasant memories for the former New Zealand cricketer Ewen Chatfield. Audio