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Philippines stun New Zealand for historic first World Cup win

The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.

Conway puts New Zealand on top

Devon Conway's blistering 78 helped hosts New Zealand race to 155-2 against Sri Lanka at the end of a rain-delayed opening day of the second Test on Friday in Wellington.

Stokes has no regrets over follow-on

England captain Ben Stokes said he had no regrets about enforcing the follow-on after New Zealand defied history to claim a thrilling one-run win in the second Test in Wellington.

Southee hails Test win for the ages

Southee said the match was up there with one of the biggest highlights of his career of 92 Tests.

New Zealand frustrate England after Stokes enforces follow-on

New Zealand were 202 for three in their second innings at stumps, needing only 24 runs to make England bat again at the Basin Reserve.

Brook, Root centuries put England in charge of New Zealand Test

Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out while Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101

FROM THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD / The Wellington warning

I have long been hearing, from cricketers and fellow journalists, about the fear that flying into the powerful wind of Wellington

Bangladesh-nz 2nd Test: Rain washes out Day Two

Rain played hide and seek throughout the day in Wellington before umpires eventually abandoned play for the second consecutive day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand yesterday.

Rain provides food for thought

After the first day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand was washed out without the toss taking place, there is high chance of rain for the second day of the Test at the Basin Reserve today.

January 10, 2017
January 10, 2017

Bangladesh reach windy Wellington

The Bangladesh team reached the windy city of Wellington yesterday afternoon to gear up for the Test leg of the tour of New Zealand.

January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017

Bangladesh Cricket: BCB announces squad for first Test against New Zealand

Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington on January 12, 2017 today.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Cricket: Shell-shocked New Zealand to be aggressive against Bangladesh

A thrashing at the hands of Australia had been a salutary lesson for New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and his side would be far more aggressive when their one-day series starts against a confident Bangladesh team on Monday.

November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016

Cricket: Pakistan captain Misbah banned due to slow over rate

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been banned for one Test and his team fined for their slow over rate during the first match against New Zealand in Christchurch.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: Fit-again Santner recalled for second Test against Pakistan

Spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been included in New Zealand's squad for the second and final Test against Pakistan after making a quick recovery from a broken wrist.

February 6, 2016
February 6, 2016

Warner, Marsh ace Australia's 282 chase

Australia wrestles back into the Chappell-Hadlee series with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2nd ODI in Wellington.

November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015

Malaysian ex-diplomat pleads guilty to indecent assault

A former Malaysian diplomat in New Zealand has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a woman in Wellington last year.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90

Trevor Barber, the New Zealand batsman who played one Test match at the Basin Reserve in 1956, has died in Christchurch at the age of 90.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90

Trevor Barber, the New Zealand batsman who played one Test match at the Basin Reserve in 1956, has died in Christchurch at the age of 90.

March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015

New Zealand beat West Indies by 143 runs

New Zealand storm into the semifinal of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 beat West Indies by 143 runs