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Black Caps go top of World Test Championship as South Africa overturn Australia
The Proteas' 2-1 series win sees New Zealand move to the top of the standings.
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Mitchell Santner turns down mega T20 contract, stays loyal to NZ
The Black Caps’ white ball captain has turned down a huge contract to play in Australia.
Black Cap to be released from central contract, join Australian side
The Herald understands Mark Chapman has penned a one-year Big Bash deal.
Black Caps depth chart: Assessing the race for 2027 World Cup spots
ANALYSIS: With 15 spots up for grabs, New Zealand’s depth could be problematic.
‘What I’m most proud of’: How Nicholls replaced NZ’s greatest batter, twice
In the first test without Kane Williamson, Nicholls stood up to guide the Black Caps.
Door open for Finn Allen to take Kane Williamson's ODI World Cup spot
Allen has re-committed to NZ Cricket on a casual deal, with the World Cup 15 months away.
Watch: Dropped catches cost White Ferns in T20 World Cup loss to West Indies
New Zealand put down chance after chance to open their World Cup defence with defeat.
Have White Ferns been shortchanged by T20 World Cup champion status?
Unlike other sports, New Zealand only get two years to call themselves world champions.
‘I didn’t realise’: Sports Minister laughs off Black Caps v election clash
New Zealand’s second ODI against India is played on the same day Kiwis head to the polls.
Tickner claims five wickets as Black Caps thrash Ireland inside three days
New Zealand warmed up for next week’s England test series with an innings victory.
Smith takes record-breaking six-wicket haul as NZ make Ireland follow-on
The 27-year-old needed just 29 deliveries to take the fastest five-for by a Kiwi.
Ravindra, Blundell centuries put Black Caps in box seat against Ireland
The duo rescued New Zealand from a perilous position on day one in Stormont.
Devine leads White Ferns fightback as NZ level T20 series against England
The former skipper helped rescue her side after an early batting wobble.
Why Rachin Ravindra gave up IPL cash for Black Caps test prep
The 26-year-old left his $380,000 contract to prepare to face England and Ireland.
'We’ve been wanting something like this': Conway raves over NZ's test calendar
The Black Caps will play a whopping 14 test matches over the next 12 months.
The signs that England tour could be Kane Williamson’s last as a Black Cap
ANALYSIS: By his own admission, NZ’s greatest batter’s future is far from certain.
The kids are alright: Where is the next generation of Black Caps batters?
With an ageing batting unit, succession planning is already well underway.
NZ20 launch pushed back a year
Time constraints will see the new competition get underway in the summer of 2027-28.
‘Tricky situation’: Indian commitments leave Black Caps at risk for England
Five players will head to England with little to no chance to prepare after T20 stints.
'We need to be listening to our fans': New CEO on future of NZ Cricket
Chief executive Geoff Allott knows emphasises balance between T20 and internationals.
'Immensely proud': White Ferns great Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup
The 38-year-old has spent more than half of her life representing New Zealand.
Ex-Black Cap front-runner to be new NZ Cricket chief executive
Geoff Allott is understood to be the last candidate left from a three-person shortlist.
'Something that hurts': Will test cricket ever return to Auckland?
It's been nearly 3000 days since the City of Sails hosted a cricket test.
Record $14.9m prize pool up for grabs when White Ferns defend T20 World Cup
From the US$8.7m pool, the winners get US$2.34m, with every team guaranteed US$247,500.
Explained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 league
New Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.
NZ20's race against time as Kiwi-based T20 league plots January launch
'We've got a list of things to do that's already a mile long.'