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Laura Harris world record in Super Smash

The Sparks' Aussie import Laura Harris makes an immediate impact by equalling the word T20 women's record for the quickest half century!

28 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Super Smash round one teams and news

Boxing Day signals the first games of the fresh Super Smash season, with Northern Brave men and the Auckland Aces opening the bill in Hamilton, followed by the Hearts and Brave women under lights. See all the signings and news from the 12 teams plus the opening round squads

26 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Super Smash 2025 season recap

The latest edition of New Zealand's Super Smash begins this Boxing Day, the 12 teams ready to rumble all over again following a spectacular summer last season

25 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Bonus Point System introduced to Women’s Super Smash

A new points structure will apply to the women’s Super Smash this season to promote higher scoring cricket that aligns with the evolving standards of the international game.

23 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Jonas withdraws from Super Smash

WHITE FERNS and Auckland Hearts off spinner Fran Jonas has withdrawn from the upcoming Super Smash competition to prioritise time on making technical changes to her bowling.

23 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Wellington College crowned Boys’ First XI Cup champions in tight final round finish

Wellington College have completed a superb campaign at Lincoln University, clinching the 2025-26 Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup after finishing level on points with Christchurch Boys’ HS and Auckland Grammar.

22 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Four WHITE FERNS Ruled Out of North v South

Northern Brave off spinning-allrounder Nensi Patel and pace bowler Kayley Knight have been called in to replace Fran Jonas and Rosemary Mair, whilst Auckland Hearts batters Bella Armstrong and Prue Catton come in for Lauren Down and Hannah Rowe.

17 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Super Cooper tops the Shield runmakers

Henry Cooper helped last season's Plunket Shield champion Northern Districts catapult into the top three as the national first-class championship now pauses until late February - with the table still tightly bunched

16 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Christchurch & Napier Boys’ return to the First XI Cup

Last year’s champions Christchurch Boys’ High School and runners-up Napier Boys’ High School headline the 2025 Secondary School Boys First XI Cup tournament, as six top schools converge for a shot at a national title.

16 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Henry Nicholls career best in red-hot summer

A blistering double century and the new Canterbury second wicket partnership record, set with Rhys Mariu, are just two of the latest feats in an already spectacular season from the veteran batter

14 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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PNGHS go unbeaten at the Girls’ First XI Cup

Palmerston North Girls’ High School signed off a perfect campaign at Lincoln University, sealing the Girls’ First XI Cup with five wins from five matches.

14 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Hallyburton Johnstone Shield - new leaders!

Maddy Green’s Auckland Hearts had been leading all the way up until round five of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield but, as the one-day regular season hit the halfway mark, a new leader was top of the table

14 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Jess Kerr breaks elite Wellington record

The WHITE FERNS' outstanding touch continued in the sixth round of the national Hallyburton Johnstone Shield with a brilliant seven-for in Rangiora

14 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Scene set for huge weekend of HBJ Shield

The Hallyburton Johnstone Shield is still tight at the top as the competition reach its halfway mark. Who will make a break in the last one-dayers before Christmas, and will the defending champions still be standing at the end of it?

12 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Halfway lead at stake in Plunket Shield

See all the squad news for the 2025/26 first-class championship's fourth of eight rounds, with frontrunner the Auckland Aces trying to stay ahead of the pack before the midseason intermission and attention turns to the upcoming Super Smash

12 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Female pathways in safe hands of former WHITE FERNS

Former WHITE FERNS trio Anna Peterson (Auckland Cricket), Amy Satterthwaite (Canterbury Cricket) and Sarah Tsukigawa (Otago Cricket) have been appointed female pathway leads within their respective Major Associations.

12 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Poles reverse in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

Northern Districts pulled off one of the most nail-biting finishes in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield by beating the Otago Sparks on the very last delivery in Round Four. Next, it's a top-of-the-table showdown

11 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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WHITE FERNS out in force for North v South series

Sixteen players with WHITE FERNS experience are set to take part in the North v South T20 series at Saxton Oval next week.

10 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Turf Meets Surf at the Super Smash Launch

New Zealand's T20 stars will descend on Sumner Beach today for the official launch of the 2025-26 season of Super Smash presented by KFC.

09 December, 2025 in Domestic News

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Auckland Aces hold onto Plunket Shield lead

Bevon Jacobs' second first-class century and more wickets for left-arm spinner Rohit Gulati helped the Aucklanders maintain their roaring start to the first-class season - amid hot competition

09 December, 2025 in Domestic News