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Corporate News

NZC partners with Major League Cricket franchise

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has agreed terms with US-based company True North Sports Ventures (TNS) to launch a new Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise, set to debut in the 2027 season.

24 April, 2025 in Corporate News

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Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Mikaela Greig

Central Hinds captain Mikaela Franks (née Greig) bled green during a long and loyal Central career that led to a 2019 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title - and finally saw her achieve national honours in 2024

17 April, 2025 in Domestic News

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Corporate News

Kerr | Henry crowned supreme winners at 2025 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards

Melie Kerr and Matt Henry have dominated the prize-giving at tonight’s 2025 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards, Kerr securing the Debbie Hockley Medal for an unprecedented third consecutive year, and Henry taking home the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.

09 April, 2025 in Corporate News

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Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Iain McPeake

The end of the 2024/25 NZC Domestic season brought with it the end of a loyal Wellington career, Iain McPeake signing off with one last wicket at his beloved Cello Basin Reserve

09 April, 2025 in Domestic News

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Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Neil Wagner

It was the perfect place to play his last match in New Zealand: back where it all began, in Dunedin, against the team that gave him his start in a brilliant Domestic career that took him all the way to the international dream. Here's how Neil Wagner's Aotearoa swansong played out

09 April, 2025 in Domestic News

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International News

Aucklander takes home premier Community Cricket Award

Elise Craig of Cornwall Cricket Club, Auckland, has been announced as the recipient of the Sir Jack Newman Award – New Zealand Cricket’s premier community cricket award for the 2024/25 season.

09 April, 2025 in International News

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International News

BLACKCAPS Head Coach role to be advertised | Stead considering options

Gary Stead will decide in the next few weeks if he wishes to reapply for the role of BLACKCAPS Test coach – but has confirmed his decision to step away from the white ball formats.

08 April, 2025 in International News

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Domestic News

Veterans, rookies excel in Plunket Shield

It was a Plunket Shield season to remember with a storybook finish and exceptional performances, while breakout seasons also pushed some new faces into the spotlight

06 April, 2025 in Domestic News

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International News

Chapman ruled out of 3rd ODI | Seifert remains with squad

BLACKCAPS batter Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the third and final Chemist Warehouse ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval tomorrow with a hamstring injury.

04 April, 2025 in International News

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Domestic News

Fairytale finish for Plunket Shield champion Northern Districts

The drought is over. After 13 long years, Northern Districts have lifted the Plunket Shield once more, providing the perfect finish for first-time winner Neil Wagner on the last day of his New Zealand domestic career

02 April, 2025 in Domestic News

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Match Reports

Champions at last! Northern breaks first-class drought

As Northern Districts lifted the Plunket Shield for the first time in 13 years, Neil Wagner bowed out on a winning note at the close of a superb New Zealand Domestic career

02 April, 2025 in Match Reports

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International News

Chapman ruled out of second ODI | Seifert called in

BLACKCAPS batter Mark Chapman will miss the second Chemist Warehouse ODI against Pakistan in Hamilton tomorrow due to a right hamstring injury.

01 April, 2025 in International News

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Match Reports

Firebirds' final fling in vain

The defending Plunket Shield champions were still alive heading into the final round of summer, but this time it would be the Firebirds with the runner-up tag after a crucial result further south where the real threat loomed

01 April, 2025 in Match Reports

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Match Reports

Tickner five-for caps Stags season

In the only dead rubber of the final round of the 2024/25 Plunket Shield first-class championship, the Central Stags finished on a top note by beating the Aces with a day to spare in Palmerston North, after an outstanding performance from Blair Tickner

31 March, 2025 in Match Reports

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Domestic News

Three teams vying for coveted Plunket Shield

It's down to the wire: the destination of the 1907 Plunket Shield may not be known until the final day of the 2024/25 national first-class season, three teams capable of winning the title over the next four days

29 March, 2025 in Domestic News

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International News

Latham ruled out with fractured hand | Nicholls & Mariu added, Bracewell to captain

BLACKCAPS ODI wicket-keeper batsman Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming Chemist Warehouse ODI series against Pakistan with a fractured right hand.

27 March, 2025 in International News

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International News

WHITE FERNS and rising talent announced for North v South showdown

Stars of New Zealand’s women’s cricket scene will roll out for the three-match North v South One-Day series, starting at Lincoln University this Friday.

27 March, 2025 in International News

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International News

Kelly, Abbas called up for Pakistan ODIs | Latham to captain

Wellington Firebirds duo Nick Kelly and Muhammad Abbas have earned their maiden BLACKCAPS call-ups for the Chemist Warehouse ODI series against Pakistan, starting at McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.

25 March, 2025 in International News

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Match Reports

Dramatic end puts Northern in Plunket Shield pole

A top-of-the-table clash in the penultimate round in Wellington proved to be a big boost for the Northern's chances of breaking their title drought and a misstep for the defending champion Firebirds whose own chances took a sudden hit

24 March, 2025 in Match Reports

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Match Reports

Taranaki locks away the Hawke Cup

A rare tenure has turned into a juggernaut after Taranaki defended the Hawke Cup for third Challenge match on the bounce, now locking away the historic trophy until January 2026

24 March, 2025 in Match Reports

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Match Reports

Volts, Aces dip out of Plunket Shield running

Keen for their second consecutive victory, the Otago Volts continued to play to win - but wet weather cost valuable time in a match that ended with the Aces' fourth drawn match in seven rounds

24 March, 2025 in Match Reports

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