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Curtis Heaphy sparkles in flat Central win

Ostensibly a 22-run win by the Stags against inked-in Grand Finalist Canterbury should have conferred handy pre-Finals bragging rites. But record lower order partnerships, Ronnie Kapur's maiden fifty and Michael Rae's new PB also gave Canterbury a psychological boost

17 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Firebirds-Northern Districts Ford Trophy match rescheduled

A key Ford Trophy match originally scheduled to be played at the Cello Basin Reserve this Tuesday, 17 February has now been shifted to the following day, Wednesday 18 February 2026 after a severe weather event

16 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Kerr appointed WHITE FERNS captain

Melie Kerr has been appointed the new WHITE FERNS captain, officially taking over across all formats from Sophie Devine who stepped down as captain following the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in October.

16 February, 2026 in International News

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Melie Kerr century as Blaze joins ND in Final

In a match reduced to 28 overs, Northern Districts still managed to record their second biggest one-day winning margin, thumping the Central Hinds by 127 runs at Bay Oval on Saturday as their captain smashed a 26-ball half century

15 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Felicity Robertson announces retirement

A Hallyburton Johnstone Shield swansong awaits the Otago Sparks captain today, the former WHITE FERN and double international hanging up the bat after the final round of 2025/26 in Dunedin

15 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Ferguson Granted Parental Leave

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Lockie Ferguson will depart the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup today to return home for the birth of him and his wife's first child.

15 February, 2026 in International News

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The Hawke Cup is on the move

After more than a year parked up in New Plymouth, the Hawke Cup is on the move once more as Bay of Plenty becomes the first in five challengers to succeed in taking the silverware off Taranaki

15 February, 2026 in Community News

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Jess Watkin breaks fastest fifty record

In a match reduced to 28 overs, Northern Districts still managed to record their second biggest one-day winning margin, thumping the Central Hinds by 127 runs at Bay Oval on Saturday as their captain smashed a 26-ball half century

14 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Peter Fulton to depart Canterbury role

After winning mutliple Domestic trophies, Canterbury's Head Coach is heading offshore at the end of the month to take up a new challenge with English County Middlesex

14 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Melie Kerr returns for Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

Northern Districts has already qualified for the 2025/26 one-day Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Final, but which of three teams will be there to join them? Check out the squads for the all-important last two rounds of the regular season

13 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Defending champion into Grand Final

Canterbury has sealed the top qualifier’s direct entry into next Sunday’s Ford Trophy Grand Final with a game to spare, after a lightning-quick win over the Wellington Firebirds this afternoon, while a Nelson washout sees the Central Stags book a spot in Friday's Elimination Final. One spot left!

13 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Bay of Plenty on Hawke Cup quest

The second Challenge Match of the 2025/26 summer sees Zone 1 challenger Bay of Plenty heading to Pukekura Park to try to stop Taranaki's impressive tenure

13 February, 2026 in Community News

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Who shoots into The Ford Trophy Finals?

Squads have landed for tomorrow's ninth round of The Ford Trophy with four teams trying to secure a spot in the Finals, while defending champion Canterbury stands on the cusp of inking in the top qualifier spot in the Grand Final

12 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Day for Young Guns in The Ford Trophy

With two rounds to spare, Canterbury has become the first team to book a spot in this month’s national Ford Trophy Finals, while 21-year-old Oscar Jackson blasted one of all-time fastest fifties in Auckland

11 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Bracewell Ruled Out of T20 World Cup | McConchie Called In

Off-spinning all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after reinjuring his left calf. Cole McConchie will join the squad in India as a travelling reserve.

11 February, 2026 in International News

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Volts debut for age-group star Hugo Bogue?

The pointy end of The Ford Trophy heats up with three rounds before Finals, defending champion and the Central Stags out in front and the Volds heading to Invercargill with a couple of exciting youngsters in tow

09 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Northern strolls into Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Final

Northern Districts has become the first team to secure a spot in the 2025/26 NZC national one-day finals, with two rounds to spare and three teams vying for the last spot

08 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Ton up! Tom Latham does it again

Canterbury powered to its fifth consecutive Ford Trophy win, with back-to-back centuries for Tom Latham while the Central Stags strengthened their hold on second in round seven of the national one-dayers

07 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Bates v Devine series offers a glimpse into the future

Twenty-six of the most promising female age-group cricketers will assemble at Lincoln University this week for the fifth edition of the Bates v Devine series.

05 February, 2026 in International News

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Latham, Nicholls tons as Canterbury impress again

A lucky break in Auckland’s weather allowed Canterbury to clinch a well deserved DLS Ford Trophy bonus point win while a refreshed Brad Schmulian carried his bat in Wellington with a one-day career best score

05 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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Ford Trophy, Nathan Smith returns

The Ford Trophy back half of the men's national Ford Trophy begins tomorrow with a top-of-the-table clash in Auckland, and chasing teams keen to make headway in Wellington and Dunedin - all livestreamed on NZC YouTube. See the squad news here

03 February, 2026 in Domestic News

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