Northern Districts picked the perfect time to play the best game in their Twenty20 history

A Canterbury cricketer has been sentenced on an assault charge.

Central Districts have booked their second straight Super Smash final appearance.

The playoff race in the Twenty20 Super Smash has ended in a surprising late twist.

Wellington have hit the front following a destruction of the winless Otago Volts.

Luke Ronchi bashed a century off 45 balls, but Auckland chased it down.

If Devcich had a point to prove to New Zealand cricket selectors, consider it well made.

Warren Barnes caught the eye at Seddon Park today – and not because of his three wickets.

A punishing innings from Jesse Ryder has led Central Districts to their first victory.

Central Districts came back from the brink of defeat, to atop the Ford Trophy ladder.

Ben Stokes' cricketing cameo with Canterbury has hit an unfortunate low point.

Canterbury's Ford Trophy campaign begins against Otago today.

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

Suspended England cricketer Ben Stokes has arrived in New Zealand.

Lockie Ferguson has put his name firmly in front of the New Zealand cricket selectors.

Jesse Ryder has marked his comeback from injury with a century in both innings for CD.

The Plunket Shield is a national treasure, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Central Districts have the wood on Auckland after day two of their Plunket Shield match.

OPINION: The red will more likely be seen in lower levels of cricket.

Kane Williamson knows NZ must 'hit the ground running'.

Auckland left-armer is going well after advice from mentor Kerry Walmsley.

Canterbury have claimed the Plunket Shield for the third time in four years.

The Plunket Shield season is going down to the final day to find a victor.

Anaru Kitchen's maiden first-class double-century dented Northern Districts' title hopes.

A Jesse Ryder century has denied Canterbury a chance to wrap up the Plunket Shield.

Auckland cruised to victory over Otago but it likely won't be enough to save their season.

Colin Munro continued his incandescent Plunket Shield form, smashing another century.

A century from Peter Fulton has strengthened Canterbury's grip on the Plunket Shield.

Auckland bowler Rajvinder Sandhu has rewritten the record books in his second first-class match - with his bat.

Canterbury are in a strong position to extend their lead atop the Plunket Shield ladder.