Cricket
Second ODI abandoned
Play was abandoned for the second one day cricket match between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Napier without a ball being bowled.
NZ upset by Nepal
The New Zealand under-19 cricketers have been beaten by qualifiers Nepal by 32 runs at the ICC under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh.
Milne to be an Essex boy
Pace bowler Adam Milne is the latest New Zealand cricketer to confirm a stint with an English County side this year.
Taunts of Pakistan player "disrespectful"
Black Caps supporters waved cash and the ground announcer played the sound of a cash register over the PA when Mohammed Amir was on the field. Audio
Lehmann to miss ODI series in New Zealand
Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann will miss next month's one-day series in New Zealand as he continues his recovery from deep vein thrombosis.
Highs and lows of first day of Pakistan, Black Caps match
The Black Caps have got their three-match ODI series against Pakistan off to a good start, beating the visitors by 70 runs at the Basin Reserve in Wellington yesterday. Audio
Boult sickened by blow to McClenaghan
Black Caps bowler Trent Boult admits it was sickening to watch team-mate Mitchell McClenaghan slump to the ground after being felled by a bouncer by Pakistan.
Midday Sports News for 26 January 2016
The Football Ferns coach, Tony Readings, says he has mixed emotions about qualifying for the Rio Olympics on a forfeit. Audio
Black Caps take first ODI against Pakistan
The Black Caps rolled Pakistan in their first One Day International in Wellington winning by 70 runs. Sports reporter Matt Chatterton joins Morning Report for a look at the match. Audio
Thunder claim BBL06 title
The Sydney Thunder have completed their fairytale rise from Big Bash League with a tense three-wicket win against Melbourne Stars in the final at the MCG.
Proteas in box seat
Kagiso Rabada became the youngest South Africa bowler to take seven wickets in an innings as the hosts took charge of the fourth and final Test against England.
Midday Sports News for 25 January 2016
It's been a mixed start for the NZ cricketers in the first ODI against Pakistan at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Audio
Stags reach Ford Trophy final
Central Districts have booked their place in the domestic one day cricket final, while Canterbury will play off against Otago to see who gets to face Central in the decider.
Taylor ruled out, Munro in ODI squad
Injured batsman Ross Taylor has been ruled out of both the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan and Australia - Colin Munro comes in for the Pakistan series.
Southee to miss Chappell-Hadlee series
Tim Southee will miss the upcoming one-day series against Australia but Black Caps coach Mike Hesson's optimistic the seamer will recover from a foot injury in time for the subsequent test series.
Black Caps clinch T20 series
The Black Caps have won the third and deciding Twenty20 match against Pakistan by 95 runs in Wellington.
Midday Sports News for 22 January 2016
The All Black number eight Kieran Read will captain the Crusaders for the 2016 Super Rugby season, though he'll miss the start of the competition. Audio
McCullum to give MCC lecture
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who is set to retire from international cricket next month, will give the annual MCC Spirit of Cricket lecture at Lord's in June.
Sri Lanka suspend bowling coach over alleged fixing
Sri Lanka have suspended fast bowling coach Anusha Samaranayake for two months over an alleged attempt to fix a Test against the West Indies.
