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It's turned into a survival mission for the Black Caps, late on day two of the first cricket test against Australia in Wellington... after losing FIVE wickets in their first session batting

It's turned into a survival mission for the Black Caps, late on day two of the first cricket test against Australia in Wellington... after losing FIVE wickets in their first session batting

1 March 2024

Chasing 383, New Zealand were 144 for SEVEN a short time ago at the Basin Reserve.

A surprising admission from one of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players.

Sevens legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has opened up on the doubts that have plagued her throughout her career... the wing admitting she has struggled with self belief.

And Aussie golfer Scott Hend continues to lead the New Zealand Open in Queenstown, now two strokes ahead.

Nick Voke and Josh Geary are the two best Kiwis, three shots behind.

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01 Jan: The Wellington Blaze aren't fearful about life without star all-rounder Melie Kerr

01 Jan: Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr

01 Jan: Sadness Kiwi cricket's startling new opening partnership has been broken after just three matches

01 Jan: Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is the surprise inclusion in the Australian squad for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

01 Jan: Concern is mounting for the health of former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn

31 Dec: Martin Guptill is offering his perspective on the evolution of franchise cricket after featuring in the New Year honours list for services to the sport

31 Dec: The Wellington Blaze have continued their unbeaten start to the women's T20 Super Smash with a 61-run thumping of Northern at Bay Oval

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