Auckland Hearts’ left-arm seamer Bree Illing and Otago Sparks’ batter Bella James have earned their first White Ferns central contracts for the 2025-26 season.

A strong New Zealand A squad featuring 11 players with White Ferns experience will embark on a six-match tour to England later this month.

The Auckland Hearts have grabbed the last berth in this weekend's Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final.

The Wellington Firebirds have used the talents of their international players to beat the Auckland Aces by six wickets

Double victories for Auckland over Otago in Super Smash cricket at Eden Park Outer Oval after some big individual performances.

The White Ferns have lost their final warm-up game to this week's ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai by five wickets to England.

England have wrapped up the ODI series against the White Ferns with a match to spare.