OPINION: Signing Ben Stokes is morally wrong, it is a snub for local talent.

For too long New Zealand's test cricket has been consigned to the edges of the season.

Few bowlers in the game can match Wagner for tenacity and willingness to push himself.

The Radio Sport cricket commentary team discuss the Black Caps' opening day against WI.

New Zealand are close to taking a firm grip on the first test against the West Indies.

The commentary box for Black Caps games has traditionally been a boy's club, until now.

McCullum, Doull and Spencer's boys are the ones to watch in junior cricket.

The Black Caps long wait for to don the test whites finally ends today after 248 days.

COMMENT: It's a shame Hesson or NZC boss didn't ask Jesse Ryder about his availability.

Volts won't get into verbal sparring with troubled allrounder, says Mark Craig.

Groundhog Day has set in for New Zealand's players ahead of the start of the test summer.

Is this the most inspirational cricketing moment of the year?

David Leggat: Canterbury's decision means Stokes is moving ever closer to the Ashes.

Canterbury Cricket have signed Ben Stokes to play in the Ford Trophy.

Dave Richardson believes Ben Stokes should be able to play for Canterbury.

Canterbury seamer one of two changes to NZ side for first test in eight months.

NZ cricket practice day at Basin Reserve before the first test of summer. Credit: David Leggat

Former cricket star Brendon McCullum's son leads in Northern District Cricket Tournament.

The investigation into an incident involving Ben Stokes has been passed to prosecutors

A decision is expected shortly about whether English all-rounder can play for Canterbury.

Ben Stokes' shadow over the 2017 Ashes has grown larger following his landing in NZ.

Suspended England cricketer Ben Stokes has arrived in New Zealand.

The first test is the signal that summer is here, but it's a disappointingly short one.

Tim Southee has been ruled out of the first test against the West Indies

Suspended England captain could make cameo in bid to retain fitness for Ashes return.

Ben Stokes is reportedly heading downunder - but it won't be to join the England team

England's Jonny Bairstow will face no disciplinary action over the "headbutt" incident.

It's the major talking point out to emerge from England's Ashes tour so far.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has called for the tourists to swing the axe

Who said there were no characters left in Australia's cricket team?