New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee is prepared to do his share of one of the least attractive jobs in world cricket.

Black Cap Ross Taylor hopes some of new coach John Wright's mental toughness as a player will rub off on the side.

Ross Taylor has become an instant millionaire; now he's desperate for a return to the run-scoring that helped make him one.

New Zealand has had its fair share of average cricketers, and even some outstanding ones, but none compare to Hadlee.

Daniel Vettori insists the IPL auction did not play on the minds of his team during the first test defeat to Pakistan.

Another summer of cricket is roaring past. Chris Rattue shares a few observations so far.

Taylor was auctioned to a new franchise - the Rajasthan Royals - in India's lucrative IPL Twenty20 auction last night.

The opening test between NZ and Pakistan probably reflects what is to be expected from a series involving the sixth and eighth best teams in the world.

The second step of Brendon McCullum's development as a test opener begins in Hamilton tomorrow.

Daniel Vettori is calling for a reduction in the number of 50-over one-day internationals.

Pakistan have put some pep into their New Zealand tour, spectacularly pole-axing the hosts last night.