Three things we've learnt about New Zealand in the first two matches of the ODI series against South Africa ...

South African captain AB de Villiers fully backed the approach of Andile Phehlukwayo in the curious final over.

Had New Zealand lost today they'd have been staring at a 2-0 deficit. Ross Taylor, with the help of his teammates, got the job done.

6.01pm. Mark it down as the moment the second ODI against South Africa turned New Zealand's way.

New Zealand are back in business after a thrilling six-run win over South Africa in the second ODI at Hagley Oval today.

Australia's batters crashed to the nation's lowest women's Twenty20 total in a humiliating loss to New Zealand.

The second ODI, much like the first, came down to the wire. But this time New Zealand came away with the win.

Ross Taylor has joined elite New Zealand company at Hagley Oval today.

Cricketer tells court alleged rape victim was looking for 'male attention'.

Dean Brownlie's trying to make the most of his odd position in the New Zealand ODI cricket team.

Plans to spend up to $70 million on a boutique cricket oval for test matches at Western Springs has received a knock back from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.

Black Caps bowler Trent Boult was snapped up for $1.04 million - three times his base price of $312,000 - by the Kolkata Knight Riders for this season's IPL.

Trent Boult and others will be allowed to fulfill their IPL duties before joining the Black Caps in Ireland.

Grant Elliott has once again proven he's the man to step up in the most dramatic moments.

New Zealand has another instant cricket millionaire with fast bowler Trent Boult becoming a prized asset for Kolkata Knight Riders in April's Indian Premier League.

Tymal Mills is the super quick bowler who has become an instant millionaire thanks to a bad back.

One of the aims of South Africa's tour of New Zealand is to develop players with an eye on the Champions Trophy in June and beyond. So

The 25-year-old faces a charge of sexual violation by way of rape after the alleged incident in the complainant's Hamilton East flat in May, 2015.

Allrounder Asela Gunaratne has blasted Sri Lanka to a stunning two-wicket T20 win over Australia in Geelong. He hit the match-winning

New Zealand came a close second in the opening match of their five-game ODI series against South Africa last night in Hamilton. Not

South African captain AB de Villiers was a relieved, and delighted, skipper last night.

South Africa pulled off a thrilling win in the opening ODI of their series against New Zealand at Seddon Park tonight.

Anna Peterson took only the sixth hat-trick in women's T20 internationals to spearhead a nine-run, rain-affected win over Australia.

The Black Caps have lost to South Africa with a ball to spare in a thrilling ODI at Seddon Park.

Steady rain makes a start on time in the opening ODI between New Zealand and South Africa at Hamilton's Seddon Park remote.

From Ross Taylor to Lydia Ko, Chris Rattue analyses an entertaining week of sport.

The transformation of Western Springs into a test cricket oval and AFL venue will come at a significantly increased cost.

South Africa's exciting paceman wants others to share the same opportunities.

The most destructive innings of Peter Fulton's 16-year career came at a perfect time.

"It was just a T20," said South Africa skipper AB de Villiers, "but it takes a bit to go and beat the Kiwis at Eden Park."