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.

White Ferns pace bowler Molly Penfold has been ruled out for the remainder of the summer after sustaining a torn meniscus to her left knee

Australia have kept the Rose Bowl trophy after having the White Ferns on edge when thunderstorms cut the second One Day International short

The White Ferns have lost their first lead up game to the T20 World Cup with a five wicker defeat to Australia in MacKay.