Wagner picked up opener Alastair Cook's wicket with what he described as a wide half-tracker. Cook whacked it straight to Hamish Rutherford, though. The next delivery was a beauty and definitely part of the plan. If you are going to get Kevin Pietersen's wicket, then your best chance is to strike early. Wagner speared in a full delivery which swung and trapped the classy right-hander in front for a first-ball duck.
Over 2,000 spectators flocked into Gorge Road Jump Park for the second Red Bull Roast It competition. Forty-five riders from around the globe all vied for the top honours, treating the crowd to a BMX dirt-riding spectacle. Check out the action from the event!
The Blues head coach is expecting the visiting Bulls 'to beat you up at the tackle' and bring a completely new challenge to his young team this Sunday afternoon at Eden Park.
The Rugby Herald travels to the Blues training ground in Auckland as Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul reflect briefly on the success to-date and look ahead to a different challenge from past weeks with the Bulls from South Africa.
Giant Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Irfan crashes into a Kid while trying to save a boundary in their T20 match against South Africa. Video / Youtube: Cricish
Herald cricket scribes David Leggat and Andrew Alderson give their expert opinion on the upcoming first test between the Black Caps and England in Dunedin.
Former Australian pace bowler Merv Hughes took a top catch in the crowd off a David Warner six against India.
English fast bowler Steven Finn and Black Caps Tim Southee give their teams thoughts as they both prepare for the Test match in Dunedin.
New Zealand manager Mike Sandle, who only arrived in Dunedin today ahead of the first test against England starting on Wednesday, said Bracewell would undergo a fitness test tomorrow. Bracewell has a foot injury, apparently from cleaning up cut glass following a party at his home in Napier at the weekend.
Over 2,000 eager spectators flocked to Frew Farm to witness an unbelievable display of two-wheel madness. This year the weather co-operated and the true potential of this unique event was finally brought to life.
Tucked in the lush hills of Southern New Zealand lies the Frew brothers Farm. Normally the scene of aimlessly wandering sheep, Red Bull Farm jam transforms the land into the ultimate freestyle venue complete with FMX track and a jump line for MTB freeride and BMX. Top riders from across the globe flocked to this far flung corner of the Earth to put on an amazing show and the best Farm Jam to date.
The world's best bowl skaters descended on Wellingtons iconic Waitangi Park in New Zealand, competing in one of the most prestigious skate events of the year, Vans Bowl-A-Rama.
Referee Steve Walsh pushes aside Conrad Smith during the Hurricanes 18-12 loss to the Reds on Friday night. Video / Youtube: GorillaRugbyshow
Blues 34 Crusaders 15 The Blues crushed the Crusaders in a solid performance at Eden Park. Head Coach John Kirwan said "it's a very special time for us as Blues people because this was a great football side that came here to Eden Park".
Five of the six division winners at the Whangamata leg of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge repeated the dose with class performances that saw them match results from the first event held at Mount Maunganui three weeks ago, with the final day being played out in clean 1.0m waves and light onshore winds.
Lionel Messi tries his luck at cricket in a new television advertisement. Video / Youtube: HerbalifeINTL
Kiwi and Lockwood Racing driver Fabian Coulthard talks about the challenges of the new V8 Supercars season which begins this week.
New Zealand solo speedway champion Jason Bunyan gets another chance to pit his skills against the world's best riders at the opening round of the 2013 FIM Speedway Grand Prix world series. The world speedway circus made its first appearance last year at Western Springs, and again will take to the track for the 2013 Buckley Systems New Zealand FIM Speedway Grand Prix, on Saturday, March 23.
Herald Rugby scribes Gregor Paul (Herald on Sunday) and APNZ Sports reporter Patrick McKendry look ahead to round two in Super Rugby with an eye towards the Eden Park clash between the Blues and Crusaders.
The roar of race cars this weekend on the streets of Adelaide will not be limited to the V8 Supercars in the Clipsal 500. After winning the Bathurst 12 Hour Erebus Motorsport will be out to repeat that effort with a former Formula 1 driver drafted in to drive one of the best looking cars in racing.
Three players are in line to win their first test cap when New Zealand face England in the opening match of the three-game series in Dunedin next month. Opener Hamish Rutherford, fellow lefthander Tom Latham and Auckland spinner Bruce Martin have been named in a group of 12 players, with one to be added, to prepare for the test starting at University Oval on March 6.
New Zealand's nose-dive to 11 for three in the eighth over was the key moment which ended hopes of consecutive one-day international series victories after the inaugural triumph in South Africa. he New Zealand batsmen did warrant some sympathy. The relentless line and length from England's bowlers was reinforced by fielders not missing balls or dropping catches. It was suffocation
The Herald cricket team of David Leggat and Andrew Alderson review the current England tour of New Zealand and look ahead to the deciding ODI at Eden park, all with an eye towards the looming Test series.
Ross Taylor's century against England in Napier may have seemed like the former skipper announcing himself back into the New Zealand setup, after sitting out the South African tour in December-January. However the former skipper reckons he's never left it. Taylor's even 100, his seventh ODI century, was his best innings by far since coming back into the national team after losing the leadership.
Pushing the boundaries of a normal skydive, Chuck Berry jumps out of a helicopter with a Red Bull event tent at the New Zealand International Air Show!
Two of motorsport's promising young guns have been confirmed as team-mates in a brand new team in the Dunlop V8 Series. The pair of 17-year-olds have the racing credentials and a team boss willing to take them all the way starting next week on the streets of Adelaide.
An amazing behind-the-back table tennis winner from the ITTF Kuwait Open. Video / Youtube: Videolandmarks
Highlanders skipper Andrew Hore speaks to ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer about becoming a father, the toughest player he's ever faced, and his team's chances ahead of their clash with the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday.
The Super Rugby season has kicked off in Aussie, and the Kiwi teams are about to start. Herald Rugby experts Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul look ahead to the possible winners and losers.
New Blues captain Ali Williams and fellow All Blacks star Piri Weepu made a big splash with the fans at a family day at North Harbour stadium, both being 'good sorts' in braving the 'dunking' machine.
New Zealand cricket teams have always prided themselves on their fighting qualities. At times their has been a shortage of true class in their teams. But grit and resolve have been on hand to make New Zealand's reputation as a unit who will make opponents work for their success. That was one of the most pleasing parts of New Zealand's three-wicket win over England at Hamilton's Seddon Park last night, for captain Brendon McCullum.
McCullum's men were spanked by 10 wickets in the series-deciding Twenty20 match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington last night after their paltry total of 139-8 was easily overhauled by England in the 13th over.
One match each and the decider being played this evening, Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum will bowl first if given the chance, and English paceman Steven Finn welcomes the Kiwis aggression in the field.