Olympic champions, Black Caps and Lawson: Behind the sporting highlights from the year
It's been a huge year for sport in New Zealand.
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The next Hadlee? Southee comes closer than he dared to dream
In March 2008, Sir Richard Hadlee selected a teenage seamer to make his New Zealand debut.
Black Caps skipper has no regrets over omitting India standouts
The turnaround win owed to decisive contributions from two players previously omitted.
Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.
Williamson century ensures Southee will walk away a winner
The Black Caps all but ensured Kane Williamson's 156 would come in a consolation win.
Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India test
Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a fourth-wicket partnership of 241.
Andrew Alderson: O'Rourke's game-changing spell brings cause for irony
OPINION: Surely when NZ next wear white at home, O'Rourke will be polishing the new ball.
Black Caps finally find secret to success against England
There will be a temptation to wonder what might have been when England head home.
'We play too many needless T20s': Aussie icon on state of cricket, Black Caps woes
Merv Hughes remembers the losses against New Zealand more than any other result.
Black Caps squander solid platform to begin series finale
The Black Caps found a new way to end up in the same old predicament against England.
'It was disappointing': Will Young eyes another opening for Black Caps
While Tim Southee is coming to the end, for Will Young the third test may be a new start.
Is the Basin Reserve still the home of NZ cricket?
Mike Thorpe examines its major contender.
Southee's final bow the last call for Black Caps selectors
The Black Caps avoided a couple of tricky decisions ahead of the dead rubber with England.
'It has been tough': Battling Blundell hits hundred in record home loss
Fighting for form – if not his spot – Tom Blundell struck a counter-attacking ton.
England beat Black Caps with two days to spare in second test
The Black Caps have fallen to another big defeat.
Bumbling Black Caps headed for series loss
New Zealand began the day by being rolled for 125 and ended it leaking a few more.
England lead Black Caps by 533 at stumps on day two
The Black Caps look to hit back in the second test.
Black Caps slump at stumps on wild first day
The Black Caps have ceded control of the second test after dropping the first to England.
Black Caps v England: NZ lose five wickets after tourists dismissed for 280
The Black Caps look to hit back in the second test.
'We think it's the right fit': Changes not an option for Black Caps
The NZ side never discussed potential changes involving Tim Southee or Tom Blundell.
Revealed: Which 11 players have been inducted into NZ Cricket hall of fame?
Seven men and four women make up the first group inductees.
Unchanged Black Caps turn down spin of Santner
New Zealand will stick with a four-prong seam attack in the second test against England.
Opinion: The enigmatic captaincy of Tom Latham – how good is he really?
OPINION: While he lacks the flamboyant persona of others, his approach has its merits.
'We need to be better': Latham rues missed chances against England
Black Caps skipper Tom Latham pinpointed eight reasons behind the eight-wicket margin.
Andrew Alderson: Why Tom Latham was NZ's real hero on day one against England
OPINION: The captain's efforts at Hagley Oval mark a turning point.
Alex Powell: England great foolish to say NZ not 'brave enough' to prepare spinning pitches
OPINION: Sir Geoffrey Boycott's comment was wide of the mark ahead of the first test.
Southee bows out: England tour to mark end of test career
Tim Southee will retire from test cricket after England tour, ending 18-year career.
‘The best keeper in NZ’: Stead defends Blundell amid terrible run of form
While outstanding with the gloves, the 34-year-old’s batting woes are proving problematic.
Ferguson takes hat-trick as Black Caps edge Sri Lanka
The Black Caps have secured a shared series result following a remarkable victory.
'I'd love to be playing': Black Caps spin hero Ajaz Patel addresses test future
Despite starring against India, the 36-year-old might have played his final test for NZ.
Black Caps report card: Which player earned top marks in India series?
After brushing aside India, we grade the performance of the New Zealand players.
'A series I'll never forget': Latham toasts unprecedented triumph
There was only one moment when the Black Caps skipper dared to believe.
Black Caps achieve greatest test series win by sweeping India
New Zealand have whitewashed the once-mighty India in their own conditions.
Black Caps taking precarious lead into series climax
New Zealand must for the first time overcome the odds in the final innings against India.