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New Zealand Cricket on Friday announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against England without Kane Williamson, who is suffering from a right hip injury. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against England

In the absence of Williamson, Tim Southee will lead the team during the T20I series.

25 Oct 2019 11:42 AM

The company said it was working with its software and online security suppliers to ensure the situation was not repeated. (Photo: AP)

Asics store in New Zealand apologises after porn played on big screens

Pornography played on retailer's outdoor screens for up to 9 hrs -- until staff arrived at shop around 10 am on Sunday and switched it off.

30 Sep 2019 1:24 PM

$Lockie Ferguson fractured his thumb during the training session. (Photo:AFP)$

Lockie Ferguson fractures his thumb, gets ruled out of T20I series against Sri Lanka

New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series on Sunday.

02 Sep 2019 12:28 PM

Boult praised Jos Buttler and Stokes for building a solid 110-run partnership when the match was slipping from England's hands. (Photo: AP)

'New Zealand don't feel cheated', says Trent Boult after World Cup defeat

The Kiwi fast bowler further said that New Zealand could have been the champions but unfortunately it was not.

18 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

Neesham paid tribute to his Auckland Grammar teacher and coach on social media. (Photo: AFP)

Jimmy Neesham’s childhood coach dies during World Cup final's Super Over

Neesham and Martin Guptill were in the thick of things at Lord's on Sunday when Gordon passed away due to a heart ailment.

18 Jul 2019 2:44 PM

Recalling the 2015 final, in which the Black Caps were outplayed by Australia, Boult that loss hurts less compared to the heartbreak at Lord's. (Photo: AP)

'Will take dog for walk by beach,' says Boult on coping with World Cup heartbreak

Boult, who claimed 17 wickets in the showpiece and was among the star performers for the runner-ups.

18 Jul 2019 1:16 PM

An individual made threats about explosives after driving into the place. (Photo: For representational purpose)

Bomb threat at New Zealand's Whenuapai airbase; police on high alert

In the wake of bomb threats, Auckland Transport had advised motorists to stay away from the area as it has been cordoned off.

05 Jun 2019 4:21 PM

Wang stretched Saina in the second game which the Indian won 23-21. There was no fightback from the Indian in the decider as Wang won eight consecutive points to win it easily. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal exits New Zealand Open after suffering humiliating loss to World no 212

Saina, a World Championship silver medallist, trailed 0-4 in the first game and was unable to keep up with her opponent losing 16-21.

01 May 2019 3:36 PM

She added that both mother and daughter were doing well. (Photo: Facebook/Jacinda Ardern)

New Zealand prime minister gives birth to baby girl

Jacinda Ardern becomes second world leader to give birth while in office.

21 Jun 2018 12:50 PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English, front right, celebrates with his wife Mary English at a party function in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

Final vote count in New Zealand election tightens close race

Both sides will need to talk with the small New Zealand First party, led by maverick 72-year-old lawmaker Winston Peters.

07 Oct 2017 12:19 PM

Imran Tahir became the second quickest bowler to grab 50 wickets (in 31 games), after Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis who reached the milestone in 26 T20Is. (Photo: AFP)

Faf goes gaga over Tahir’s evolution in limited-overs cricket

He is the big reason we're been successful over the last few months, said Faf du Plessis while praising Imran Tahir.

18 Feb 2017 3:24 PM

Imran Tahir was named Man of the Match for his five-wicket haul. (Photo: AFP)

Imran Tahir spins South Africa to New Zealand T20 win

Faf du Plessis-led South African side sealed a comfortable 78-run win over Kane Williamson's New Zealand team.

17 Feb 2017 4:18 PM

Luke Ronchi may open for New Zealand in India

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi could be one of the contenders for a place in the Test XI as the side looks for an opening batsman who can combat spin on t

11 Sep 2016 11:32 PM

Martin Guptill retained for India Test series

The faith that Martin Guptill will eventually transfer his limited overs mastery into the Test arena has granted the embattled opener yet another reprieve but the patience of New Zealand’s truest beli

07 Sep 2016 6:45 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee: Dissent, debate vital

Without dissent, parliamentary system is dysfunctional, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Sunday, underling that “fierce debates and discussions” in the House contribute to taking decisions on impo

02 May 2016 2:32 AM

Indian spinner R Ashwin is surprised at no live coverage of Australia-New Zealand series in India. (Photo: AP)

R Ashwin not happy with Indian television

The Indian spinner is surprised at no live coverage of Australia-New Zealand series in India.

03 Feb 2016 1:13 PM

Shahid Afridi stars in Amir’s comeback game

Pakistan outsmarted New Zealand by stifling their feared batting barrage to win the opening Twenty20 by 16 runs at Eden Park here on Friday.

15 Jan 2016 10:50 PM

Shahid Afridi heroics down NZ in Mohammad Amir’s second coming

Pakistan beat hosts by 16 runs in the opening T20 at Eden Park on Friday.

15 Jan 2016 4:55 PM

New Zealand’s Munro, Guptill smash records and Sri Lanka bowlers

New Zealand blitzed the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Auckland on Sunday with a whirlwind display by Martin Guptill and Colin Munro to set up a nine-wicket win.

11 Jan 2016 12:13 AM

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