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.

Colin Munro stood down from this week's Plunket Shield round.

Ish Sodhi and Seth Rance have been the standout performers on the debut of day-night Plunket Shield cricket.

Plunket Shield cricket goes under lights, and with a pink ball, for the first time today.

Two powerful middle-order centuries have produced different outcomes in the sixth round of the Plunket Shield.

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

Canterbury will chase a 14th Ford Trophy one-day title to enhance their fine record when they face Wellington for the second time in a week at Rangiora today.

Wellington have booked their spot in the Ford Trophy decider after a dramatic victory in today's elimination final.

The Canterbury Magicians didn't let the pain of finals defeat linger for long.

Canterbury sit in the box seat for the Ford Trophy title after defeating Wellington in the major semifinal today.

The rebuilding of Corey Anderson the bowler is about to begin again.

The Ford Trophy playoffs have been set after a thrilling final regular season round where every team had plenty to play for.

Auckland have been forced to drive down to New Plymouth for their crucial Ford Trophy clash with Central Districts tomorrow.

Martin Guptill will drop into Auckland's middle order in a bid to regain his place in New Zealand's test team.

Tom Latham could be lining up behind the stumps against Australia after a seemingly smooth audition with the gloves for Canterbury today.

Martin Guptill and Glenn Phillips both cracked centuries as Auckland barely held off Central Districts in the Ford Trophy.

Auckland and Wellington have maintained their smooth starts to the one-day season.

A blockbusting 152 on debut from Sean Solia and six wickets from Lockie Ferguson has led Auckland to a crushing 161-run win over Northern Districts.

The Auckland Aces side has a rejuvenated look with a couple of new faces in the mix.

During the McDonald's Super Smash match between Northern Districts and Wellington on December 30, the television coverage cut to a figure hunched over a clipboard.

With six players aged 34 years or older, the odds were stacked against them.

Wellington's Dad's Army, with six players aged 34 years or older, secured the franchise's second domestic T20 title in three years at New Plymouth's Pukekura Park.

The Central Stags are chasing 173 against Wellington at Pukekura Park to win their first domestic T20 title since 2009-10.

Wellington showed you can't beat experience as they ran down Canterbury to advance to Saturday's Super Smash T20 final against Central Districts at New Plymouth.

New Zealand's most famous cricket umpire had a moment he would probably rather forget last night.

A superb all-round performance from Mitchell Santner has led Northern Districts to victory over Central Districts in the McDonald's Super Smash tonight.