Cricket
Narine spins Windies to win over SA
Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard have made triumphant returns to the West Indies in a comfortable victory over South Africa.
Williamson wants to keep the Black Caps moving forward
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says his main aim now that he's leading the side is the continue the sides development.
Black Caps to face Australia again in ICC tournament
The Black Caps have been drawn with Australia, England and Bangladesh in their pool for next year's ICC Champions Trophy 50-over cricket tournament in England.
Hales falls in the Durham 80s
England's batsmen failed to take full advantage on a first day of swinging fortunes in the second test against Sri Lanka, finishing on 310 for six.
First day-night Test on NZ soil scheduled for early 2018
New Zealand's first day-night cricket Test on home soil has been penciled in for early 2018 against England, pending resource consent approval.
Hesson signs on for third term as Black Caps coach
The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has had a change of heart and will continue as the New Zealand Cricket coach until 2019. He spoke with Stephen Hewson. Audio
Lack of medical attention not a factor in Phillip Hughes death
Lack of medical attention for Phillip Hughes has been ruled out as a factor in the cricketer's death by an independent report which calls for mandatory use of helmets.
Mike Hesson chuffed with Black Caps top ranking
The New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson says the Black Caps ascent to the summit of the ICC Twenty20 rankings is welcomed news.
Hong Kong cricketer banned for anti-corruption breach
Hong Kong all-rounder Irfan Ahmed has been banned for two-and-a-half years by the ICC for failing to disclose corrupt approaches made to him.
Adelaide's pink ball Test under threat
Next summer's Adelaide pink ball Test is under threat with South Africa refusing to play the day-night fixture.
Suzie Bates: women's cricket
Toby Manhire interviews Suzie Bates, captain of the White Ferns, who was named 2016 Wisden Leading Women's Cricketer of the World, and will play in the inaugural six-team Kia Super League T20… Audio
Baz bounces back in IPL
Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum has bounced back from a disappointing start in the Indian Premier League, clubbing 49 off 31 deliveries to help his side the Gujarat Lions to a second…
Suzie Bates - the best female cricketer in the world
White Ferns Captain Suzie Bates, along with Black Cap Kane Williamson, has been named the world's best cricketer. She joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Top honours from Wisden Cricketer's Almanack
The skipper of the Black Caps Kane Williamson and White Ferns captain Suzie Bates have received top honours from the revered Wisden Cricketer's Almanack. Audio
County cricket for Ronchi
New Zealand international wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi has signed for Birmingham Bears as their overseas player for this season's T20 Blast.
DJs dupe a sports star's mum on the radio
Was it just a bit of fun or fundamentally wrong when one wound-up mum wound up on the air this week after calling in to complain? Audio
DJs dupe a sports star's mum on the radio
Was it just a bit of fun or fundamentally wrong when one wound-up mum wound up on the air this week after calling in to complain?
AudioBig pay rise for Australia's top female cricketers
Australia's leading female cricketers will be the best paid of any women's team sport in the country.
Midday Sports News for 5 April 2016
Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly close to returning to French rugby club Toulon later this year. Audio