The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

WTC standings after England's win: India maintain top spot, New Zealand's final hopes dented

NEW DELHI: England secured a commanding eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series in Christchurch on Sunday. The victory marked England’s 10th Test win in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the most by any team.

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2024

England smash record for fastest 100-plus run chase in Test history against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: England opened their three-match Test series in New Zealand with an emphatic eight-wicket win in Christchurch on Sunday, setting multiple records in the process.

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2024

Ben Stokes confirms fitness for second New Zealand Test despite injury scare

England's captain, Ben Stokes, has reassured fans about his fitness for the upcoming second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, scheduled to begin on Friday. This follows a minor back issue he experienced during England's eight-wicket win in the first Test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2024

Brydon Carse bowls England closer to first Test victory

Carse completed a 10-wicket match haul in Christchurch to leave England needing 104 to win.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

England beat New Zealand by eight wickets: first men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

The outstanding Brydon Carse flattened New Zealand before Jacob Bethell led England’s victory charge

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits

Australia should send more warships to the Taiwan Strait, Taipei says, after its vessels and others from Japan an New Zealand conducted patrols in September.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

Nuno Espirito Santo: Chris Wood can break all the records for Nottingham Forest

The New Zealander moved level on 24 top-flight goals in total for Forest, alongside former Netherlands winger Bryan Roy.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Harry Brook says he was ‘a bit jammy’ to reach 171 after New Zealand fumbles

Harry Brook admitted he had ‘jam on his toast’ by way of good fortune, with the 171 he blazed in the first Test against New Zealand featuring five dropped catches

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

England on course to win first New Zealand Test after Chris Woakes double

Tourists enjoy outstanding third day to close in on victory

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Harry Brook: England quick Chris Woakes was ‘dagger to the heart’ of New Zealand

Brook top-scored with 171 as the tourists ran up 499 on day three at Hagley Oval, but Woakes delivered the killer blow.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024