Black Caps

New Zealand's Blair Tickner, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain during the first one day international cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur, Bangladesh, Friday, April 17, 2026.

Tickner triggers Bangladesh collapse for Black Caps to win first ODI

New Zealand's fast bowlers were clinical in high humidity in a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the opening game of the three-match ODI series.

Sat, Apr 18

Golf tournament raises funds and the spirits of the former Black Cap as he battles aggressive brain cancer.

Community rallies around former Black Cap after cancer diagnosis

A fundraiser kicked off today in Wellington with 150 players packing out a course in support.

Tue, Mar 31

South Africa win the T20 cricket Series. New Zealand Vs South Africa, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Black Caps lose T20 series decider to South Africa by 33 runs

Connor Esterhuizen blasted a career-best 75 from 33 balls to propel South Africa to a 33-run win over New Zealand.

Thu, Mar 26

England head coach Brendon McCullum plays with a soccer ball before the start of the first T20 cricket match between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India,.

McCullum to remain England coach in wake of Ashes thrashing

A review of the tour by the England and Wales Cricket Board, announced within hours of the final match in January, was concluded overnight.

Tue, Mar 24

Tim Pringle of Northern Districts celebrates taking a wicket during his team's Super Smash grand final victory over Canterbury in January.

NZ Cricket pick franchise league as preferred domestic T20 format

The new NZ20 league will attract overseas investment and was preferred over an entry into the Australian Big Bash competition.

Mon, Mar 23

Tickner triggers Bangladesh collapse for Black Caps to win first ODI

New Zealand's fast bowlers were clinical in high humidity in a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the opening game of the three-match ODI series.

Sat, Apr 18

Community rallies around former Black Cap after cancer diagnosis

A fundraiser kicked off today in Wellington with 150 players packing out a course in support.

Tue, Mar 31

Black Caps lose T20 series decider to South Africa by 33 runs

Connor Esterhuizen blasted a career-best 75 from 33 balls to propel South Africa to a 33-run win over New Zealand.

Thu, Mar 26

McCullum to remain England coach in wake of Ashes thrashing

A review of the tour by the England and Wales Cricket Board, announced within hours of the final match in January, was concluded overnight.

Tue, Mar 24

NZ Cricket pick franchise league as preferred domestic T20 format

The new NZ20 league will attract overseas investment and was preferred over an entry into the Australian Big Bash competition.

Mon, Mar 23

Tom Latham in action for New Zealand against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui.

NZ to play four Tests in 31 days on Australia tour

Fresh off a Test series in India, New Zealand will arrive in Australia with no time for a warm-up match before the first Test in Perth on December 9.

Mon, Mar 23

New Zealand Black Caps players huddle, Black Caps v South Africa, Hnry Stadium, Wellington.

Black Caps lose fourth T20 in Wellington, series goes to decider

Connor Esterhuizen made a maiden half-century from 33 balls as South Africa scored 164-5 after choosing to bat.

Mon, Mar 23

Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand and Arshdeep Singh of India shake hands during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Final between India and New Zealand.

Indian bowler fined for throwing ball at Black Caps' Mitchell

The International Cricket Council said Arshdeep Singh breached the Code of Conduct by "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner".

Wed, Mar 11

'Good fun' - Finn Allen on his record-breaking demolition of South Africa

Allen tells 1News of his pride at helping the Black Caps into the T20 World Cup final with incredible ton off 33 balls.

Thu, Mar 5

January 2026

Leon Macdonald is bowled during the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash match in association with Wolfbrook. Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand. Saturday 18 January 2025.

Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know ahead of tonight's Black Clash

The T20 Black Clash will be streaming live and free at 6.30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

Sat, Jan 17

December 2025

Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell retires from cricket

Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending an 18-year career that saw him become one of New Zealand's most reliable allrounders.

December 29, 2025

Williamson to consider playing future on 'series by series' basis

New Zealand's best batter is likely playing in his final home Test but won't be drawn on the likelihood of a potential retirement from the Black Caps.

December 22, 2025

NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink resigns

He was the second chief executive of a major sporting organisation to resign in as many days after Jennie Wyllie stepped down as Netball NZ boss.

December 19, 2025

Latham, Conway celebrate half centuries in confident start for Black Caps

The New Zealand openers were in full control at the start of the third Test against the West Indies.

December 18, 2025

Ajaz Patel picked up 10 wickets in an innings against India at Wankhede Stadium in 2021.

Patel on brink of dramatic comeback to Black Caps

Ajaz Patel has not played a home Test since 2020 but could be selected in New Zealand's XI as a spin option for the third Test against the Windies.

December 15, 2025

Blair Tickner receives attention after hurting his shoulder on the boundary at the Basin Reserve.

Blow for Black Caps as in-form Tickner injures shoulder

Quick bowler Blair Tickner potentially dislocated a shoulder when fielding near the boundary on the first day of the second Test against the Windies.

December 10, 2025

Mitchell Hay, pictured during training for the NZ A team.

Wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay to debut for Black Caps against Windies

Cantabrian will replace the injured Tom Blundell for the second Test against the West Indies that starts tomorrow in Wellington.

December 9, 2025

Injury crisis leaves Black Caps scrambling for bowling options

Kristian Clarke of the Northern Districts becomes the latest uncapped player to join the squad after Canterbury's Michael Rae was called up yesterday.

December 8, 2025

November 2025

Kemar Roach oelebrates the wicket of Steve Smith of Australia at the Gabba in 2024.

West Indies recall veteran fast bowler for NZ Test series

Windies eschew spin to focus on pace with the New Zealand pitches expected to deliver for the quicks.

November 22, 2025

Daryl Mitchell of the Black Caps celebrates 100 runs during the 1st ODI cricket match against the West Indies in Christchurch.

Daryl Mitchell ruled out of Windies ODI series with minor groin tear

Henry Nicholls will remain with the Black Caps for the rest of the series.

November 18, 2025

Kane Williamson in action for the Black Caps in a T20 match against Pakistan at Seddon Park in January.

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20 Internationals

The 35-year-old will also sit out the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, choosing instead to focus on the Black Caps’ three-Test campaign in December.

November 2, 2025

October 2025