Cricket
Wagner puts Black Caps in control in Bulawayo
Neil Wagner took career-best test figures of six for 41 as New Zealand took complete control of the opening day of the first test against Zimbabwe.
Williamson honoured to be leading Black Caps in a Test
The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson says he's honoured to be leading the side for the first time in a Test as cricket returns to Zimbabwe for the first time in five years .
Professional cricketer on trial for rape
Professional cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn has gone on trial in the Hamilton District Court accused of raping a woman after being out with her in May last year. RNZ reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Kohli makes history for India in first Test
Virat Kohli makes history as India play their way into a virtually unbeatable position on the second day of the first cricket test against West Indies in Antigua.
Good batting time for Black Caps
The New Zealand batsmen got some good time at the wicket on the first day of their 3-day warmup game against Zimbabwe A in Harare.
Golfers may spoil Olympic cricket
High-profile withdrawals of male golfers from next month's Rio Games might damage cricket's chances of becoming an Olympic sport, fears the International Cricket Council.
Pakistan edge ahead at Lord's
Pakistan have the edge at stumps on day two of the first cricket test against England at Lord's.
Zimbabwe tour under threat
The Black Caps flew out to Zimbabwe for two cricket Tests, with the tour endangered by the security situation in the troubled African country.
NZC to monitor Zimbabwe unrest
New Zealand's cricket team will leave for their tour of Africa as scheduled next Monday despite unrest in Zimbabwe, though they will monitor the situation before deciding whether to continue into the…
England secure series win over Sri Lanka
Jason Roy made a brilliant 162 to lead England to a crushing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international at The Oval.
MCC apologises to Chris Cairns
The Marylebone Cricket Club has apologised to former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns for publishing a video linking him to match-fixing.
Black Caps unlikely to play day-night Test in India
The New Zealand cricketers are unlikely to play a day-night Test against India this year after Indian officials said all three Tests will begin at 9:30am.
McClenaghan out for six weeks
The Black Caps fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has suffered an injury while playing in England which will keep him out of the game for at least six weeks.
Nicholls and Worker get Black Caps contracts for the first time
Ish Sodhi and Colin Munro return to the Black Caps contract list for next season, while Henry Nicholls and George Worker appear for the first time.
Third Test ends in a draw
The final cricket Test between England and Sri Lanka ended in a draw after persistent rain allowed little more than 12 overs of play on the last day at Lord's.
Police rebuff cricketer's racism accusations
West Indian cricketer Franklyn Rose's accusation New Zealand police racially stereotyped him and did not thoroughly investigate an attack on him is false, they say.
Midday Sports News for 10 June 2016
The Auckland opening batsman Jeet Raval is the sole new cap in the New Zealand test cricket squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. Audio
India confirms Black Caps tour schedule
The Black Caps will play tests in Indore, Kanpur and Kolkata on their tour of India later this year.
Midday Sports News for 9 June 2016
The former world number one tennis player Caroline Wozniacki says Maria Sharapova's drugs ban is a good reminder to all athletes how seriously they must know what they're taking. Audio
Aussie spin twins tweak Windies
Spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa tore through the West Indies batting line-up to set up a dominant Australian victory by six wickets.
