The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

500,000 runs! England become first team to achieve the feat in Test cricket's 147 years history

England achieved a historic milestone in Test cricket on Saturday during the second Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve, becoming the first team to surpass 500,000 Test runs.

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2024

Illness-hit Kings smash out-of-sorts Breakers in NBL

Jaylen Adams rose from his sick bed to lead the Sydney Kings to a comfortable 15-point NBL win over the New Zealand Breakers in Wellington.

AAP · Dec 7, 2024

2nd Test: England take mammoth lead of 533 runs in Wellington after Gus Atkinson hat-trick

NEW DELHI: Gus Atkinson secured a hat-trick before England's batting display pushed their lead to 533 runs against New Zealand on Saturday, establishing firm control of the second Test.

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2024

Gus Atkinson hat-trick puts England in command of second Test in New Zealand

The Surrey seamer became the 14th English bowler to achieve the feat in Test cricket.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

New Zealand v England: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick and Jacob Bethell made 96 on a dominant day for England in Wellington

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Long, unhurried days with a cooler: the cricket fans sticking with New Zealand’s forgotten format

In an age dominated by T20, New Zealand’s long-form Plunket Shield is a throwback to another time and retains a small group of committed fans

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

I Can't Believe Someone Actually Built This Lil Guy

When you think of New Zealand, what comes to mind? Unparalleled natural beauty? Lord of the Rings? Flight of the Conchords? Burt Munro? John Britten? Well, you just might want to add Paton Machines to your list.Taking a motorbike engine and using it to power a three-wheeler? You've probably seen…

RideApart · Dec 6, 2024

‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Harry Brook explains where game-changing New Zealand century ranks for him

A total of 15 wickets fell on day one of the second Test but Brook was alone in dominating with bat in hand, pounding out 123 runs in just 115 balls

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Three climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak feared dead

Two Americans and a Canadian believed to have taken a fall

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024