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Williamson fires for Black Caps on even first day

Kane Williamson plays a shot during the first day of the Black Caps test against England. Photo:...

Williamson fires for Black Caps on even first day

England recovered from a poor start to reduce New Zealand to 319 for eight at the close of play on the opening day of an evenly poised first test today.

Liverpool dominant over Madrid, Villa draw

Cody Gakpo heads home Liverpool's second goal in their 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield this...

Liverpool dominant over Madrid, Villa draw

Liverpool have regained top spot in the Champions League table after registering a first victory over Real Madrid in 15 years.

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Albion’s culture behind West’s lengthy stint

Matt West celebrates 300 games for Albion. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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Albion’s culture behind West’s lengthy stint

Matt West is 300 not out.

Todd sends message with Otago A form

Jamal Todd. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Todd sends message with Otago A form

Talk about putting your hand up for selection.

Victory in India but can the Black Caps now win at home?

Coach Gary Stead talks with Kane Williamson (centre) and Tom Latham during a training session at...

Victory in India but can the Black Caps now win at home?

By Barry Guy of RNZ Sport Winning anywhere in the world is key for the Black Caps as they prepare to take on England in a three-Test series starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.

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Hoiho need to be ‘on the ball’

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Hoiho need to be ‘on the ball’

First things first - focus on tonight. Then move on to Sunday.

Three rising stars sign to play ASB Classic

Three rising stars sign to play ASB Classic

The super talented trio of Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli and Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard have signed up for January’s ASB Classic in Auckland.

Smith’s skills to help balance of team

Black Caps paceman Nathan Smith bowls in the nets during a training session at Hagley Oval...

Smith’s skills to help balance of team

Former Otago bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith will have a second debut today.

Barron makes winning return

It was not quite a case of straight off the plane and into the winner’s circle for Ellie Barron, but it was close.

Joseph Parker set to fight for the IBF crown - report

Parker's last fight was in Riyadh in March when he beat China's Zhilei Zhang to claim...

Joseph Parker set to fight for the IBF crown - report

Eight years after winning the WBO heavyweight boxing title, New Zealand's Joseph Parker could be set to get a crack at the IBF crown.

No room for Young as Williamson returns, Smith to debut

Kane Williamson of New Zealand bats during day one of the first test match in the series between...

No room for Young as Williamson returns, Smith to debut

There's no room for Will Young, the player of the series in New Zealand's historic series win over India, for the first test against England starting in Christchurch tomorrow.

City throw away three-goal lead, Arsenal romp home

Manchester City players react after conceding their third and equalising goal this morning. Photo...

City throw away three-goal lead, Arsenal romp home

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League this morning.

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Sititi among positives but All Blacks lacked cohesion

All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi crashes into the tackle of Italy wing Monty Ioane during...

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Sititi among positives but All Blacks lacked cohesion

It started with the beginning of the Razor era in Dunedin, and ended with TJ Perenara making a political statement and players waving a Māori sovereignty flag after a test.

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McSkimming keen to involve sponsors in ‘partnership’

Former Volts bowler Warren McSkimming has joined the Otago Cricket Association as the commercial...

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McSkimming keen to involve sponsors in ‘partnership’

Warren McSkimming could be just the man to help steer the Otago Cricket Association through a difficult financial period.

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Frustrating season for Southern after 2023’s golden run

Shontelle Smith slotted five goals to be Southern United’s top goal scorer for the season. PHOTO:...

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Frustrating season for Southern after 2023’s golden run

Southern United’s national league season has come to a close.

Test series to complete changing of guard

Test series to complete changing of guard

The changing of the guard for the Black Caps bowling attack will be completed after the test series against England, which starts in Christchurch on tomorrow.