Black Caps
Black Caps seek victory on day four of first test
New Zealand head into the fourth day of the first cricket test against India with victory in sight.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
A look at how the Black Caps are faring, perceptions in sport and our women tennis players at the Fed Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 February 2020
The Black Caps bank on a change of format to end their losing run. Audio
The Black Caps vs India: one day cricket begins
Tonight, the Black Caps are playing India in Hamilton in the first one-day cricket international in Hamilton. At first India was piling on the runs against New Zealand after they were sent in to bat… Audio
Tim Southee: We need to put in a worthy performance
The experienced Black Caps bowler says now is not the time for them to start second guessing themselves as they try to stay alive in the T20 series against India.
Black Caps lose T20 opener
A slick batting display has led India to victory in the first T20 cricket international against New Zealand in Auckland.
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…
Southee, Stead 'moving on'
Tim Southee says he and Black Caps coach Gary Stead are moving on.
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.
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.
NZ fight after more Marnus magic
New Zealand survived 29 overs without a wicket, but Australia remain well in control after day two of the third cricket Test in Sydney.
Makeshift Black Caps on back foot
A heavily depleted New Zealand side are on the back foot after the first day of the third and final cricket Test against Australia in Sydney.
Black Caps trio still sick, will they play today?
A flu-like bug that has ripped through the Black Caps ahead of today's third test against Australia with Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls and Mitchell Santner all in doubt.
Williamson, Nicholls down but not out
The Black Caps are confident captain Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls will recover from illness and be available for the third and final cricket test in Australia.
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.
Blundell gets nod for Boxing Day
New Zealand have confirmed a change at the top of the batting order for the Boxing Day cricket Test, with Tom Blundell promoted to open against Australia in Melbourne.
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