Live: Black Caps v Australia
4:07 PM McLean Park crowd getting restless as umpires delay game again in now-sunny Napier.
McLean Park under microscope
5:12 PM Aaron Finch puts shot-put sized divot in Napier outfield just as umpires prepared to start.
They beat the rain
14 min ago The cricket ground was a lake. But with "a fair bit of spirit" the NZ domestic game carried on.
IPL's next millionaire?
They're vying for a share in $29m in the IPL auction - here's what they bring to the table.
Reid boots opponent's head
Kiwi Winston Reid gives Man City defender nasty head gash in bizarre challenge.
'They are leaving me at home'
Canterbury horse trainer told by husband she's a jinx and needs to stay home for big day.
Heat 'madness' plagues Nix
"I'd like to see the A-League head come out and play 90 minutes in that heat," captain Andrew Durante says.
Paddon crash fatality 'avoidable'
Complaints of speed refuted as world motorsport bosses say rally fan death should not have happened.
All eyes on Mitchell
Battered Breakers star could complete miracle recovery from horrific eyeball injury on Saturday.
Kearney wants NRL transfer fix
Warriors coach frustrated new signing Tohu Harris has to play whole season for Storm.
Kiwi ready for 'cutthroat' EPL
Six-cap All White Sam Brotherton not taking anything for granted as he prepares to join Sunderland.
Tiger casts aura over next generation
Woods still sees himself as a golfer but to some of his opponents he is a living idol.
BMX star Sarah Walker on track
Sarah Walker is pleased with her track cycling progress as she targets Commonwealth Games.
Tiger takes lessons from 'Rog'
40-year-old golfer in search of a first major win since 2008 inspired by tennis star's Aussie Open heroics.
Sandoval far from satisfied
Promoter Jorge Sandoval wants to bring the greats of world cycling to Wellington.
Top picks for Napier ODI
McLean Park 'Taylor-made' for a runfest as NZ's death bowling and allrounders fall into focus.
Recap: New captain RTS talks
Star fullback speaks as Warriors captain for the first-time, at the club's headquarters in Auckland.
Eight wickets lost for eight runs
From 119-2 to 127 all out - England's epic collapse hands India a T20 series title.
Who's the greatest - Fed or Serena?
OPINION: Roger Federer and Serena Williams are two tennis greats. But who is the greatest?
Catering to whims of stars
OPINION: All the professional rock stars at the Australian Open tennis had to do was to hit the ball.
SBW won't play first five weeks
Blues have firepower to cover Sonny Bill Williams' early season absence, Tana Umaga says.
Former NZ cyclist code hops
Could former New Zealand cyclist Steph McKenzie be New Zealand's next rugby star?
The Christchurch Sevens?
As wild as the idea may seem, there's just one problem preventing the move – a lack of player facilities.
McCaw: England and ABs equal
"There is nothing between north and south now," All Blacks legend says of the rugby hemispheres.
Ball-by-ball: Black Caps v Australia
The second ODI between the Black Caps and Australia a ball-at-a-time at McLean Park in Napier.
Scorecard: Black Caps v Australia
The scorecard from the second ODI between the Black Caps and Australia, at McLean Park in Napier.
'This looks like a win win'
 Canterbury Cricket will regain use of Hagley Park's horticultural hall, despite opposition from a lobby group.
Five Chappell-Hadlee talking points
McLean Park 'Taylor-made' for a runfest as NZ's death bowling and allrounders fall into focus.
They beat the rain
The cricket ground was a lake. But with "a fair bit of spirit" the domestic game carried on.
Man City dazzle as United held by Hull
City thrash West Ham while Peter Crouch nets his 100th EPL goal for Stoke City.
Ramos swaps shirt for pork
Real Madrid star gives the shirt off his back in exchange for local delicacy.
EPL posts transfer profit
Despite near-record spending in January, EPL clubs make transfer profit for first time.
Scientist suggests using thermometer
Outdated method used to give Phoenix's sickening 39C Adelaide scorcher the go-ahead, scientists say.
Nines no longer Warriors priority
Warriors make no apologies to their home crowd for weakened squad, saying focus is elsewhere.
Recap: New captain RTS talks
Star fullback speaks as Warriors captain for the first-time, at the club's headquarters in Auckland.
Barba takes mega-deal - report
NRL star reportedly signs a deal worth A$1 million a season in a code-switch to French club Toulon.
The captain no-one expected
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shocked Stephen Kearney wanted him as Warriors captain.
Adams' athletic plays in vain
Big Kiwi slams home another double-double, but it wasn't enough to beat the rival Spurs.
LeBron slams 'hater' Barkley
NBA star proclaims there's a new sheriff in town as he takes aim at his most prominent critic.
Thriller goes to quadruple OT
Hawks and Knicks out on their feet after an almost four-hour slug-fest in the NBA.
Adams strong but Thunder fall
Steven Adams shoots 75 per cent from the floor but the Thunder fall in Cleveland.
Tiger casts aura over next generation
Woods still sees himself as a golfer but to some of his opponents he is a living idol.
Tiger takes lessons from 'Rog'
40-year-old golfer in search of a first major win since 2008 inspired by tennis star's Aussie Open heroics.
Fox to play in Dubai
Ryan Fox has gone from first alternate to being a part of the field for the Dubai Desert Classic.
Trump club to stump up $7.9m
Donald Trump told disgruntled golf club members to get lost if they didn't like his new rules, a judge disagreed.
Silver Ferns' flying frustration
Silver Ferns spending too much time in the air as they globe-trot for the Quad Series, coach Southby says.
Uniforms up for grabs - but only in black or white
If your netball team wears black and white, you could be in luck.
Double vision for Venus
New Zealand Davis Cup captain Alistair Hunt reveals line-up for tie against India in Pune
Catering to whims of stars
OPINION: All the professional rock stars at the Australian Open tennis had to do was to hit the ball.
Reason: Federer's GOAT illusion
OPINION: We need to change the way we think about greatness because we nearly always get it wrong.
Rousey: Don't punch my face
UFC star Ronda Rousey refuses to let sparring partners hit her on face, contender reveals.
Sandoval far from satisfied
Promoter Jorge Sandoval wants to bring the greats of world cycling to Wellington.
Armstrong shakes off frustration
Marcus Armstrong aims to finish a frustrating Toyota Racing Series with a flourish
Owen ready for Coast to Coast pain
Robyn Owen isn't expecting an easy race, but her 'masochistic' personality might help.
Kiwis to take on Bathurst 12-hour
"We put this together for the boys to tick it off the bucket list."
Racer Mosen's withdrawal announced via social media
Organisers of the NZ Midget Car Grand Prix are annoyed former national champion Brad Mosen didn't contact them directly to declare his withdrawal.
Shaun Johnson accepts drifting Facebook challenge
Shaun Johnson tackled a new sort of sport last week after a social media call-out made by Mad Mike Whiddett.Â
$197,000 windfall for punter
Punter picks six winners in a row at Trentham races, despite not a single favourite coming home.
The Everest: Sydney's $10m sprint
Melbourne Cup no longer the biggest as Randwick throws $10m spanner in the horse racing calender.
Thriller goes to quadruple OT
Hawks and Knicks out on their feet after an almost four-hour slug-fest in the NBA.
Adams strong but Thunder fall
Steven Adams shoots 75 per cent from the floor but the Thunder fall in Cleveland.
LeBron livid at the Cavs
Reigning NBA champs "top-heavy" with their front office failing to back up the team, superstar says.
Curry 'salsa' as sales run hot
Circus shots and dance moves as NBA star tops the popularity stakes when fans vote with their wallets.