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New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand's White Island

A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in Canberra.

09 Dec 2019 9:06 AM

Richard Hadlee says New Zealand did something special in 1985 by winning their first test series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand aiming repeat of 1985 Richard Hadlee success in upcoming Australia Test

Australia has been a difficult place to come for New Zealand, who have lost six and drawn three of their nine test series there.

06 Dec 2019 1:23 PM

Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and their co-members have learned a lot from their series defeat to New Zealand, particularly in terms of how to battle through adversity on flat wickets, which will stand them in good stead for the tour of South Africa, England's Test captain Joe Root has said. (Photo:AP)

England's bowlers took huge lessons from New Zealand tour, says Joe Root

England were heavily criticized in media back home for their lack of penetration and inability to adapt to two relatively benign pitches.

04 Dec 2019 1:21 PM

Jeet Raval’s run of poor form is the only major concern for New Zealand as they head across the Tasman Sea looking to win a first test series in Australia since 1985 but coach Gary Stead still has confidence the opening batsman will come good. (Photo:AFP)

Gary Stead confident Jeet Raval will find form when New Zealand go to Australia

Raval scored 19, 5 and 0 in his three innings of New Zealand’s 1-0 series victory over England, which the hosts clinched on Tuesday.

04 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

Sam Curran trapped Jeet Raval in front for a two-ball duck. Raval did not review the decision, despite being asked by fellow opener Tom Latham if it was worth it, but technology suggested he had got an inside edge on the ball before it cannoned into his pad. Latham followed shortly after for 18 when he nicked a Chris Woakes delivery to Root at first slip to leave New Zealand struggling at 28-2. (Photo:AP)

England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2 in second test

Kane Williamson was on 37, while Ross Taylor was 31 as New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit.

02 Dec 2019 12:12 PM

England captain, Joe Root, who had been mired in a batting slump, was caught in the deep for 226 as he tried to increase the scoring rate before tea, falling four balls after Ollie Pope (75) had been caught attempting to do the same thing. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root, Ollie Pope take England to 476, claim 101-runs first-innings lead over NZ

England were dismissed for 476 just before the break, with Sam Curran 11* after Neil Wagner ran through the tail to finish with 5-124.

02 Dec 2019 9:01 AM

Former South Africa, Australia and Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has been released from his short-term Twenty20 contract with New Zealand side Central Districts to pursue another job, the first class side said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

NZ first-class side releases coach Mickey Arthur to let him pursue 'new assignment'

Specialist cricket website ESPN Cricinfo said this month that Sri Lanka Cricket were in talks with Arthur to take over the national side.

29 Nov 2019 11:15 AM

England captain Joe Root is under no illusions about his batting slump and recognises if his side are going to win the second match in Hamilton and level the two-test series against New Zealand then he needs to make a substantial contribution. (Photo:AP)

England win in second Test chances rely on Joe Root's form

Root’s side were hammered by an innings and 65 runs in the first test in Mt. Maunganui.

28 Nov 2019 9:59 AM

England coach Chris Silverwood will return home after day two of the second test match against New Zealand on Saturday due to a family bereavement. (Photo:AFP)

England coach to fly home from New Zealand tour after bereavement

Assistant coaches Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood will manage the team in his absence alongside captain Joe Root.

27 Nov 2019 11:03 AM

A shocked New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has apologised to England pacer Jofra Archer for the alleged racist abuse he faced during a Test match in Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

Racist abuse of Jofra Archer against everything Kiwis are about: Kane Williamson

Archer has alleged that one spectator hurled racial insults at him at the end of the first Test.

26 Nov 2019 11:42 AM

New Zealand Cricket has ordered increased security at the second Test against England in Hamilton after a crowd member racially abused visiting paceman Jofra Archer during the opening match in Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand boosts Test security after Jofra Archer's racial abuse

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson described the taunt as 'horrific'.

26 Nov 2019 11:31 AM

Jofra Archer’s England team mates will rally round the fast bowler after he reported being racially abused by a spectator during a test match against New Zealand, team director Ashley Giles said on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

England will rally around Jofra Archer after racial abuse: Ashley Giles

The England and New Zealand cricket boards launched probes after Monday’s incident on day five of the first test.

26 Nov 2019 9:10 AM

The England and New Zealand cricket boards launched a probe on Monday after England fast bowler Jofra Archer said he was subjected to racial insults by a spectator while batting during the final day of the opening test at Bay Oval. (Photo:AFP)

ECB,NZ to probe matter after Jofra Archer faced racial abuse

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said the incident took place after Archer was dismissed and was walking back to the pavilion.

26 Nov 2019 8:57 AM

BJ Watling did on Saturday what he has done on numerous occasions before, thwarted an opposition attack from taking control of a test match and ensured his side stayed in the game. (Photo:AP)

BJ Watling, the unassuming anchor of New Zealand cricket

The 34-year-old, who came to the crease on Friday, scored his eighth test century.

24 Nov 2019 9:32 PM

England were battling for survival after Mitchell Santner took three cheap wickets following a match-turning double century by BJ Watling in the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

England crumble after BJ Watling's 205, Mitchell Santner's 126

After New Zealand declared at 615 for nine on day four in Mount Maunganui, England were 55 for three at stumps.

24 Nov 2019 12:00 PM

BJ Watling became the first New Zealand wicket-keeper to score a Test double hundred in the ongoing first Test against England at the Bay Oval here on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

BJ Watling first New Zealand wicket-keeper to score double ton

Watling was batting on 200 unbeaten with Tim Southee 2* before the tea is called, taking Kiwis to a dominating position in the match.

24 Nov 2019 10:19 AM

New Zealand declared their first innings at 615-9 on Sunday to give them a colossal 262-run lead over England following record-breaking performances by BJ Watling and Mitchell Santner. (Photo:AFP)

BJ Watling's double ton powers New Zealand to 615-9, Kiwis declare

Watling was out for 205 soon after tea on day four at Mount Maunganui having stayed a marathon 668 minutes in the middle.

24 Nov 2019 9:47 AM

The manner of Kane Williamson's dismissal and a blow to the head of Henry Nicholls put the maiden Test wicket at Mount Maunganui under scrutiny with three days to play in the first Test between New Zealand and England on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Test venue under scrutiny as Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls fall foul

Although honours appeared even after the first two days, England believe if the wicket continues to deteriorate then they are in control.

22 Nov 2019 4:55 PM

New Zealand were ruing their failure to contest a leg before wicket decision against Tom Latham as the opener went cheaply in the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand's silence costly in reply to England's 353

Latham, on eight, was given his marching orders at the Bay Oval ground when rapped on the pads by Sam Curran's third delivery.

22 Nov 2019 4:49 PM

New Zealand's troubles with cricket's Decision Review System proved costly yet again Friday after opener Tom Latham went cheaply at the start of their reply to England's 353 in the first Test at Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

Review blunders haunt New Zealand against England

Latham walked without question when rapped on the pads by Sam Curran. But had the kiwis reviewed, the ball had shaved the bat's inside edge.

22 Nov 2019 4:26 PM

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