Articles by Andrew Alderson
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Sport
'We want it more': Hendry in contention to break Kiwi drought at NZ Open
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:06pmBy Andrew Alderson at Millbrook Golfer Michael Hendry remains in contention for a tournament he considers the fifth major. The...
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Sport
Southee's departure delivers reminder of what made him so great
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 9:01pmTim Southee delivered an appropriate final ball in test cricket. Running towards his eponymous end at Seddon Park, he asked...
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World
'We've had a break in': English broadcasters lose cameras at Hagley Oval
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 3:24pmBy Andrew Alderson at Hagley Oval The start to the third day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand has...
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Sport
'The time is right': Williamson stands down as Black Caps captain
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 9:20amAn end to the country’s most successful test cricket captaincy era. Kane Williamson has relinquished the reins as captain,...
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Sport
England's final day blitz sinks Black Caps
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 9:14amBy Andrew Alderson at Headingley England's final day blitz provided an appropriate end to the 3-0 series victory of world...
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Sport
Groundhog Day for Black Caps as England start strong
Friday, 24 June 2022, 9:49amBy Andrew Alderson at Headingley A case of déjà vu for New Zealand on the opening day of the third dead-rubber cricket test...
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Sport
England star in doubt for Black Caps test, Williamson ready to play
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 11:13amBy Andrew Alderson at Headingley Concern whirls around whether England captain Ben Stokes will be fit for the third cricket...
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Sport
Covid strikes again in Black Caps squad
Thursday, 16 June 2022, 10:40amBy Andrew Alderson in Nottingham Covid is gradually dismissing each member of the New Zealand test cricket squad. Michael...
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Sport
Injury blow! Black Caps star to return home following test defeat
Wednesday, 15 June 2022, 10:17amBy Andrew Alderson in Nottingham Kyle Jamieson will return to New Zealand after an MRI scan revealed a stress-reaction to...
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Sport
Brilliant England chase down total to win series
Wednesday, 15 June 2022, 8:21amBy Andrew Alderson at Trent Bridge Imagine listening to the theme tune to Jaws for four hours. Dun-dun… That's what watching...
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Sport
Black Cap in search for new domestic team
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 9:59amJimmy Neesham has decided to move from Wellington to pursue his cricketing fortunes in Auckland. The only problem? He doesn't...
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Sport
Black Caps-England set up for tense final day
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 7:01amBy Andrew Alderson at Trent Bridge: "Please accept these four wickets with our compliments to set-up a cracking last day's...
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Sport
Black Caps batting pair shine again to claim day one advantage
Saturday, 11 June 2022, 9:25amBy Andrew Alderson at Trent Bridge Two dropped catches by first test man-of-the-match Joe Root and an unbeaten fifth-wicket...
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Sport
Huge blow: Black Caps captain ruled out of series decider
Friday, 10 June 2022, 10:34amNew Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second cricket test against England in Nottingham starting tonight, after...
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Sport
Black Caps star ruled out for 10-12 weeks
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 12:32pmBy Andrew Alderson in London There is a yes-no-wait scenario on the selection front for the New Zealand test cricket team...
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Audio
Black Caps' incredible fightback after being dismissed for 132
Friday, 3 June 2022, 7:07amNew Zealand have surged back from adversity on the opening day of the first test against England at Lord's. The visitors...
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Sport
Walsh, Ratcliffe head star-studded Comm Games athletics team
Friday, 20 May 2022, 2:01pmAn 18-strong New Zealand athletics team has been named for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games that includes eight throwers. Giving...
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Sport
Black Caps tour to Australia in jeopardy
Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 8:02amThe Black Caps' ODI series in Australia later this month remains a work-in-progress. If it goes ahead, the odds of the first...
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Gold Coast 2018
Hamish Bond wins bronze in men's time trial
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 2:56pmHamish Bond remains one of the miracles of this New Zealand sporting generation. The champion-rower-turned-elite-cyclist...
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Gold Coast 2018
Richie Patterson retires after missing third medal dream
Saturday, 7 April 2018, 10:54pmRichie Patterson's dream of claiming a third medal at his New Zealand record fourth Commonwealth Games has come to a shock...
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Sport
Fan budget building in bid for Crowe memorabilia
Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 1:39pmOrganisers of a Givealittle campaign to bring home a selection of Martin Crowe cricketing memorabilia have already amassed...
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Sport
Heroic Ross Taylor smashes Black Caps to series decider v England
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 6:52amLuteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor has produced one of the most heroic innings in New Zealand's one-day international history...
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Sport
Black Caps' late heroics take down England
Sunday, 25 February 2018, 10:19pmRoss Taylor's 18th one-day international century and a heroic Mitchell Santner cameo led New Zealand to a three-wicket victory...
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Sport
Team New Zealand receive top gong at Halberg Awards
Friday, 9 February 2018, 10:00amEmirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup victory saw them named the 2017 supreme winners at the Halberg Awards ceremony...
