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Christchurch's World Cup hosting chances improve

New Zealand's Environment Court on Wednesday allowed Cricket Canterbury to begin construction of a stadium which will host the opening ceremony and following match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka plus two other games.

Guilty plea in Jesse Ryder assault case

The 20-year-old, whose name was suppressed, was convicted after pleading guilty to one charge of assault and will reappear in the Christchurch District Court on June 5, the Christchurch Press reported.

New Zealand skipper Nelsen stunned by quake

New Zealand international Ryan Nelsen has described the "surreal" experience of watching his hometown reduced to rubble in Tuesday's devastating Christchurch earthquake.

Kiwis' physio, trainer return to quake-hit homes

New Zealand's World Cup squad have enlisted the services of a local physiotherapist after their own returned to his earthquake-shattered home in Christchurch.

It's been an incredibly hard to focus, says Vettori

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori on Thursday said that it has been quite difficult for them to focus on the big game against Trans-Tasman rivals Australia after the devastating earthquake that rocked Christchurch on Tuesday.

New Zealand players shocked by quake horror

New Zealand cricketers, in India for the World Cup, on Tuesday reacted in horror to the grim news that at least 65 people had died in the Christchurch earthquake.

Red-hot Pakistan crush New Zealand in final T20

Pakistan humiliated New Zealand in the third and final T20 as the Black Caps slumped to their lowest ever total in the ultra-short form of the game.

Highlights: India vs New Zealand, Christchurch ODI

Here's a look at the highlights of the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand at Christchurch.

Dhoni lauds Tendulkar for his amazing batting display

Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised Sachin Tendulkar for his "amazing" display of shots but lamented that his team could not shave off the New Zealand tail.

Victory against India will be special: Nash

Win against India will take Kiwis' success ride to great heights, feels former New Zealand pacer Dion Nash.