Cricket
Australia on top in Hobart
The West Indies cricketers already have their backs to the wall after the first day of the opening Test against Australia in Hobart.
Black Caps and Sri Lanka first test starts today
The first cricket test between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka will get underway in a couple of hours after a week of drama for the visiting team. Audio
Brendon McCullum stands by Cairns trial evidence
New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum says he stands by the evidence he gave at Chris Cairns' perjury trial in London. Audio
Brendon McCullum - Darryl Baser
Brendon McCullum has just fronted a press conference in Dunedin, speaking publicly for the first time since the Chris Cairns not guilty verdict. RNZ Reporter, Darryl Baser, was there. Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 December 2015
The not guilty Chris Cairns` verdict will be the leading topic of conversation when Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum appears at a media conference in Dunedin shortly. Audio
Pune and Rajkot get IPL teams
The cities of Pune and Rajkot will host teams in cricket's Indian Premier League for the next two years.
Simon Hughes
Tuesday Simon Hughes had a pretty good innings as a professional cricketer, playing in England, South Africa and New Zealand as a bowler. He's now known as The Analyst, working as a sports journalist… Audio
Cricket's World Cup could be in USA soon
Cricket's bold bid to break into the American market might lead to a Twenty20 World Cup being played in the United States within 10 years.
Sri Lankan cricketer sent home from NZ tour
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has tested positive for a banned substance and has been sent home from the tour of New Zealand.
Volts top T20 round robin
The Otago Volts have qualified top for the domestic Twenty20 finals after beating Northern Districts by 56 runs at Mount Maunganui.
Rushing to judgment - and jokes
Journalists strived to do justice to the Chris Cairns trial in the coverage from London in recent weeks, reporting with great restraint. But some commentators and comedians here at home didn't hold… Video, Audio
Rushing to judgment - and jokes
Journalists strived to do justice to the Chris Cairns trial in the coverage from London in recent weeks, reporting with great restraint. But some commentators and comedians here at home didn't hold…
Video, AudioICC says umpire's decision was wrong
The International Cricket Council has admitted third umpire Nigel Llong's decisive decision in the day-night Test in Adelaide was wrong.
Boult makes ICC Test and ODI team
New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult has made the ICC's Test and one-day international teams of the year.
Cairns may see more court time yet
Chris Cairns may yet be back in court, despite being cleared of perjury charges by a London jury. Audio
NZ Cricket satisfied with admission umpire got it wrong
The cricket umpire who made a crucial wrong call in the test match at the weekend may get extra security when he comes to the country. Audio
Extra security may be required for English umpire
Extra security could be provided for English cricket umpire Nigel Llong when he officiates in the test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Dunedin next week.
Cairns trial: Are there any winners?
The jury has given its verdict, but the not guilty finding in the Chris Cairns perjury trial poses more questions than it answers. Stephen Hewson considers the fallout in SportsCall.
Matt henry misses out on Test lineup for Sri Lanka
Neil Wagner's won his place ahead of fellow pace bowler, Matt Henry, in the Black Caps Test squad to play Sri Lanka in New Zealand later this month.
