The former Otago and Kenya coach Mike Hesson has been appointed John Wright's successor as coach of the Black Caps.

Twenty professional cricketers have used mental health support programmes recently.

Who are the movers and shakers behind New Zealand sport? The Herald selects the names with the biggest influence behind the scenes and on the field.

It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.