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Black Caps front the media
Dejected captain Brendon McCullum and bittersweet strike bowler Tim Southee reflected on letting a prime opportunity slip. Yes, it would have been the third highest chase in 127 Lord's tests but, with more than five sessions to spare, it somehow seemed realistic.
NZ fight back on day three
The cricketing duel between NZ and England extended throughout the third day but the 123-run third wicket partnership between Trott and Root did its best to break a series deadlock.
Herald Cricket: Opening day at Lord's
Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from London to discuss the opening day at Lord's in the first test between New Zealand and England.
Cricket: Black Caps suffer reality check
New Zealand’s suffered a reality check to their first test preparations after struggling on the second day of the warm-up match against the England Lions in Leicester.
Cricket voting procedure that axed May not important, says ICC
There was no evidence to suggest captains had been leaned on by their boards.Cricket's governing body has insisted there were no shenanigans over the voting procedure used to decide the two players' representatives on its third most important committee.
Cricket: Pair in England hoping to catch a Pringle
Tom Latham and Ian Butler are applying what might be termed the "Chris Pringle clause" this English cricket summer.
Cricket: England tests crucial for rebuild
The next building blocks in the reconstruction of New Zealand as a test team are about to be put in place.
Dylan Cleaver: Parker apology should extend to NZ fans
The sideshow to the main event has ended, leaving omelette-faced ex-international John Parker in retreat mode, writes Dylan Cleaver.
Mark Richardson: Timing a bit off with Parker and Co
The only reason Mark Richardson can come up with regarding the motivation for John Parker and Co to go public with their document on the Taylor affair is fear.
Cricket: Paddy gives Parker support
Former New Zealand cricketer Mark Greatbatch has admitted his involvement in John Parker's movement for better governance.
Cricket: Stable selections policy a winner
The Canberra Raiders are hoping home ground advantage and the X-factor of a little known youngster will turn their NRL season fortunes around today against the Sydney Roosters.
Cricket: Fuss over captaincy 'challenge' for coach
It would be a huge stretch to call it a gasp of exasperation; maybe more a quiet exhalation, but New Zealand coach Mike Hesson yesterday briefly let his guard slip over the ongoing off-field drama surrounding his team.
David Leggat: Razzmatazz, big money and then off to England
New Zealand will be two players short for the start of next month's tour of England.
Black Caps: Vettori returns
Spinner Daniel Vettori has returned to the one-day side for the Black Caps after eight months out of international cricket with an ankle injury.
Cricket: Station punished for asking sensitive questions
Cricket broadcasting rights partners Radio Sport and New Zealand Cricket have been in a stand-off this week over a line of questioning in a controversial interview.
Cricket: As to the manor reborn
Someone once said that, when reading a newspaper, he always turned to the sports pages first, as there he found people's achievements - whereas the front page showcased only human failings.
Cricket: Split apparent in edgy showdown
An awkward moment preceded the final overs in New Zealand's third test draw against England. At 304 for eight, Jimmy Anderson offered a catch to Ross Taylor at first slip off Kane Williamson.
Cricket: Canterbury officials push park for World Cup
First it was Eden Park back on the test cricket roster this week; now Christchurch is hoping to again be an international venue in time for the World Cup in early 2015.
Mostly familiar faces likely in squads to England
Time was when you wondered if New Zealand touring teams were actually picked out of a hat, such were the head-scratching choices of the selectors.