Mike Hesson
Christmas in Karachi for the Black Caps
It will be Christmas in Karachi for the Black Caps on Wednesday for a tour of Pakistan under new test captain Tim Southee. Normally they'd be gearing up for a Boxing Day test and other home summer… Audio
Next Black Caps coach doesn't have to be Kiwi says Bracewell
Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell doesn't believe a New Zealander needs to replace outgoing coach Mike Hesson.
Black Caps coach makes shock resignation
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has resigned after six years in what he described as an "all consuming" role. He spoke to sports reporter Clay Wilson about the tough and emotional decision. Video, Audio
Black Caps coach reflects on test series win over England
Tail-ender Ish Sodhi hit a gutsy half century as the Black Caps fought a defiant rearguard action to hold on for a draw in the second test and secure a first series win over England since 1999… Audio
Midday Sports News for 6 March 2017
The New Zealand men's sevens team have blown a 14 point lead to be beaten 19-14 by Fiji in the semi-finals of the Las Vegas leg of the World Series. Audio
Guptill won't play in the tests- Hesson.
Martin Guptill has celebrated his return to the Black Caps from injury by hitting an unbeaten 180 but coach Mike Hesson says he won't be recalled for test duties against South Africa. Audio
India near impossible to beat at home - Hesson
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson says India's 4-nil trouncing of England in the test series further underlines just how difficult the world's top test nation is to beat at home.
Extra Time for 27 May 2016
In Extra Time this week we hear from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as he prepares to announce his first squad since the World Cup also RNZ's rugby reporter takes a look at the possible side to take on… Audio
Hesson signs on for third term as Black Caps coach
The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has had a change of heart and will continue as the New Zealand Cricket coach until 2019. He spoke with Stephen Hewson. Audio
Hesson wants more from Hagley Oval pitch
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson hopes the Hagley Oval pitch for the second cricket Test against Australia will be greener than the pitch at the Basin Reserve.
Brendon McCullum is a "team man first and foremost".
Black Caps Coach Mike Hesson is praising retiring captain Brendon McCullum as a "team man first and foremost", saying he'll be a big loss to New Zealand cricket. Audio
Australia tour the toughest test of Hesson's coaching career
The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson views the upcoming three test series against Australia as the biggest test of his coaching career. Audio
Black Caps Inspiring Cricket's Future
Max Towle explores whether the Black Caps Cricket World Cup success can re-invigorate the sport Audio
The Cricket World Cup has begun
The Cricket world cup has begun, with two opening ceremonies held last night, one in Christchurch the other in Melbourne. Audio
Black Cap suspended for illegal bowling
The New Zealand all-rounder Kane Williamson has been suspended from bowling in international cricket because of an illegal action, the first Black Cap ever to cop such a penalty. Audio
Black Caps win series in Carribean
The New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson says the Black Caps first test series win in the Carribean in 12 years, shows just how much the side's developed in the past year. Audio
Black Caps take series win over India
The Black Caps' coach Mike Hesson speaks with Morning Report. Audio
Black Caps lose to West Indies
In the opening One Day match of the series, The Black Caps were unable to back up their fine test performances losing to the West Indies by two wickets at Eden Park last night. Audio
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson on draw with England
It'll be remembered as one of the most exciting finishes in recent cricket history, but after five days of test match action, the Black Caps fell just one wicket short in the third and deciding test… Audio
Black Caps optimistic as Twenty20 World Cup begins
Illness and injury could derail the New Zealand cricketers Twenty20 World Cup ambitions, with several players fighting to become fit in time for their first match. Audio