By Martin Davidson of NZPA

Christchurch, Feb 10 NZPA - After what seems like an eternity, attention will switch back to test cricket when the New Zealand selectors today name a team likely to contain at least one new cap for the one-off test against Bangladesh.

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - Results after six races out of 10 in the OK dinghy world championships in Wellington:

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - The prodigious form of Kane Williamson helped Northern Districts win a tight race for second place as the domestic one-day cricket regular season reached an exciting conclusion today.

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - New Zealand will seek to put a decade of disappointment behind them when they chase victory in the Rose Bowl women's one-day international cricket series against Australia starting in Adelaide tomorrow.

Auckland, Feb 9 NZPA - Coach Ricki Herbert today included all his frontline players, including striker Rory Fallon, for the All Whites' World Cup soccer warm-up match against Mexico in Los Angeles next month.

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - The New Zealand men's and women's basketball teams to play in the Australian under-20 state championships in Gawler, South Australia from February 20-27:

By Martin Davidson of NZPA

Christchurch, Feb 9 NZPA - Like the rest of us Andy McKay is reserving judgment on his initial foray into international cricket.

Auckland, Feb 9 NZPA - Former All Black coach Fred Allen was described as "the patriarch of New Zealand rugby" as he celebrated his 90th birthday today.

The accolade came from Sir Brian Lochore, his skipper during his time as test coach from 1966 to 1968.

Ski bunnies and snow enthusiasts are in for a treat when Snowplanet opens its doors to host Auckland's own mini-Winter Olympics Series from Saturday 13 February 2010.

All of New Zealand's 15 provincial associations are expected to field teams and chase honours from defending champions North Harbour at the 33rd annual SBS Bank Golf Invitational in March.