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'What are they doing?': How the Black Caps got it right amid Stokes circus
Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 100 and Rachin Ravindra’s 94 anchored the comeback.
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Late Black Caps legend honoured with Lord’s portrait before England test
Martin Crowe’s portrait now hangs in the Long Room at Lord’s.
Ferocity and depth: The makings of a Black Caps fast-bowling revival
The Black Caps look set to unleash four quicks at Lord's.
The 21 Black Caps on the Lord's honours board - in their own words
Twenty-one New Zealanders have made the Lord’s honours boards since 1931.
Kane Williamson turns low blow into big business idea
Kane Williamson has launched Cover, a high-tech sports protection brand.
Five ways Black Caps can win the T20 World Cup
New Zealand chase a maiden T20 crown in front of 132,000 India fans in Ahmedabad.
Andrew Alderson: The three biggest lessons from Black Caps win over Windies
OPINION: What we learned from the 2-0 test series victory.
Andrew Alderson: Everything in Black Caps' favour to seal Bay Oval win
OPINION: The hosts need 10 wickets, on a deteriorating pitch.
Andrew Alderson: Jacob Duffy, NZ's unlikely hero, continues to rise
OPINION: With bowlers dropping like flies, Duffy has only gotten better this summer.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps need to be brave in deciding Blundell's future
OPINION: Another single figure score won't ease pressure on the NZ wicketkeeper.
Andrew Alderson: Latham's brave call sees Black Caps on top
OPINION: The NZ captain made a decision few of his contemporaries would - and it paid off.
Andrew Alderson: Rae makes hay as Black Caps find new cult hero
OPINION: In his first test, the 30-year-old was a breath of fresh air.
Andrew Alderson: Hay shows Black Caps the way, but has he done enough?
OPINION: The 25-year-old Cantabrian has so far taken his chance on test debut.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' mass changes make hay at the Basin Reserve
OPINION: New Zealand's XI featured five new faces, but they still hold the upper hand.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps draw, but test cricket remains undefeated
OPINION: The twists and turns of the purest format remain the pinnacle of cricket.
Andrew Alderson: West Indies' sole Hope shows Black Caps how to bat
OPINION: Bedecked in sunglasses, the 32-year-old oozed class in Christchurch.
Gary Stead likely to exit as Black Caps coaching era nears end
Gary Stead’s nearly seven-year tenure as Black Caps coach is ending soon.
NZC, players' union clash over image rights in high-stakes dispute
A strong bond is being tested by an argument between players and the governing body.
Former Aussie gang member claims NZ Open title with thrilling putt
Ryan Peake has turned his life around after being sentenced to prison for assault in 2014.
Augusta of the south: NZ Open sets the standard for Kiwi sporting events
The final day of the New Zealand Open encapsulated the best of Central Otago summers.
Expansion plans come with conundrum at NZ Open
Tournament chair John Hart says change is coming to the New Zealand Golf Open.
Korean extends lead in peerless round at NZ Open
Guntaek Koh finished with a five-under par 66, extending his advantage to four strokes.
Records under threat after scores tumble at NZ Open
Korean Guntaek Koh barbecued the Remarkables course to finish with a 10-under par round.
'We want it more': Hendry in contention to break Kiwi drought at NZ Open
The 2017 champion sits tied for fourth at 10-under heading into the weekend.
Geary and Hendry carry early Kiwi hopes at NZ Open
The local duo sit four strokes off the lead held by Australian Harrison Crowe.
Southee's departure delivers reminder of what made him so great
Black Caps bowler departs the game as one of his country's greatest
Andrew Alderson: How Rachin Ravindra's grit ruffled England's bowling attack
OPINION: Sometimes cricketers need teasing out of a comfort zone to ascertain their value.
Andrew Alderson: O'Rourke's game-changing spell brings cause for irony
OPINION: Surely when NZ next wear white at home, O'Rourke will be polishing the new ball.
Andrew Alderson: The welcome respite provided by Black Caps openers
OPINION: Theirs was the first time this series the Black Caps had a 100-run partnership.
Andrew Alderson: The key component that cost the Black Caps
OPINION: One key component effectively cost the Black Caps the game.
Andrew Alderson: Three selection questions the Black Caps must answer
OPINION: The squad is unlikely to change next week in Hamilton, but conundrums loom.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps must follow bustling Henry's lead
OPINION: Matt Henry’s authority as the Black Caps’ attack leader has grown at the Basin.