Cricket
All eyes on Williamson as international cricket ramps up
On the eve of the tour by India, Black Caps captain Kane Williamson made the extraordinary offer of stepping aside from the leadership role after the side's dire performance against Australia earlier…
Nights Sport
Dana Johannsen is tonight's sportscaster. It's been a big few weeks in Tennis - and we're looking forward to a couple more... Audio
Auckland-Wellington showdown in Super Smash
It's a battle between Wellington and Auckland in the final of the Super Smash T20 cricket competitions at the Basin Reserve today.
Warner, Finch hit tons to inflict 10-wicket loss on India
Australia openers hit centuries as the touring side hand out a 10-wicket thrashing to India in the opening ODI.
Sharma and Shami back in Indian team to tour NZ
The Indian cricket selectors have recalled explosive batsman Rohit Sharma to their Twenty20 squad for the five-match series on their tour of New Zealand starting on Jan. 24.
Tom Latham out for a month
Black Caps opening batsman Tom Latham will be out of action for a month after an X-ray confirmed a fracture to his right pinky finger.
'Third form boys playing against the prefects' - former Black Caps coach
Former Black Caps wicketkeeper and coach Warren Lees says New Zealand was completely unprepared against Australia in the recent three-Test series. Audio
Tendulkar against shortening Test matches
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has come out against shortening Test matches to four days, but South Africa supports the idea.
Black Caps have to learn from Australian hiding
New Zealand cricketers will try to learn from their Australian experience and look to rediscover their form in next month's home series against India.
Australia whitewash Black Caps with 279-run win
Spinner Nathan Lyon took 5-50 as Australia underlined their dominance of New Zealand with a crushing 279-run victory in the third test to sweep the series 3-0.
Williamson: Black Caps need to improve in all areas
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said his beaten Black Caps side need a fresh mindset and improvement "in all departments" to avoid being whitewashed by Australia.
Uphill battle for Black Caps
The New Zealand cricketers are in a vulnerable position after Australia's pacemen struck twice to leave the tourists at 44 for two heading into the third day of the Boxing Day.
The year of a Ferns fairytale, football and fair pay
From the Silver Ferns’ stunning World Cup victory, to the fight for equal pay, it’s been a big year for women in sport. Fair Play’s Zoë George looks back at what 2019 had to offer both on and off the… Audio
Funding boost for netball and women's cricket
Netball and women's cricket are two of the big winners for 2020 funding from High Performance Sport New Zealand.
Midday Sports News for 17 December 2019
The Black Caps call in a replacement bowler in the test against Australia. Audio
Cricket: Black Caps thumped by Australia in Perth test
The Black Caps cricketers have been left with plenty to ponder after a big defeat to Australia in the first Test in Perth.
The Australians wrapped up a thumping 296-run win in the day-night match… Audio
Australia score commanding first Test win
Australia cleaned up a hapless New Zealand under lights on the fourth day to secure a commanding 296-run victory in the first test in Perth.
Australia take control of first test
Test Cricket - Australia on top after the second day of the day-night Test against the Black Caps in Perth.
Boult remains in doubt for opening Test
Trent Boult remains a doubt for the first test against Australia due to a side injury but captain Kane Williamson says he will give the pace spearhead every chance to prove his fitness.
Black Caps set to give Australia a run for their money
Australia opened their home season with a cakewalk against Pakistan but New Zealand should present a much stiffer challenge.
