New Zealand's defeat to Zimbabwe was "not a train wreck". Then again, on the back of a week-long camp in Potchefstroom, it wasn't flash either. David Leggat reports.

The great run at the Cricket World Cup has quickly faded with the Black Caps losing their opening ODI against Zimbabwe.

In the last of the series which celebrates the winners of this year's Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards we look at Brendon McCullum.

A century to Ross Taylor has led the Black Caps to a big first innings total against Zimbabwe.

The importance of New Zealand's limited overs tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa has been downplayed, but it shapes as a key indicator of whether Kane Williamson is the heir apparent to Brendon....

Development of players will be a key plank of New Zealand's African safari, starting against Zimbabwe in Harare tomorrow night.

New Zealand will be on guard when they face Zimbabwe in the opening ODI of their four-game visit in Harare on Sunday.

Jimmy Neesham has featured in a winning start to the Black Caps tour of Africa.

The former test wicketkeeper called Australia's rejection of a dressing-room beer with England "unacceptable".

Adam Parore, a self-confessed king of sledging, has praised the new attitude in world cricket and admits to cringing at some antics from his playing days.

Former Black Caps seamer Dion Nash says he understands where Australia are coming from after they snubbed England's offer of post-match drinks.

Jimmy Neesham's delight at being back in the fold for New Zealand's tour to Africa next month is easy to understand.

A clutch of hotshots won't be there, but there will be no excuses for poor performance by New Zealand on their limited-overs cricket tour to Africa next month.

Contrasting challenges await New Zealand on their short-form safari to Africa next month.

Chris Rattue looks at the pros and cons of the Black Caps' new seven-year schedule with Australia.

The deal, announced today, includes this year’s five-test home-and-away summer and will reinvigorate the dormant Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

Brendon McCullum confirmed he is often reliant on painkillers to take his place in the middle for the Black Caps.

All those New Zealand cricket fans concerned about the playing future of Brendon McCullum can breathe a sigh of relief.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson gave the closed-ended question considered thought: Are you pleased with your side's performance on the England tour?

England have crushed NZ by 56 runs in the sole Twenty 20 international against England today.

England have beaten the Black Caps by 56 runs in the T20 at Old Trafford this morning.

A week ago England's cricket team were called 'pretenders' but after beating the Black Caps the UK press are in hype-mode ahead of the Ashes.