Uncertainty surrounds the Black Caps upcoming tour to Australia

NZ Cricket is planning on selecting a 'B' team for the limited overs series starting later this month to avoid frontline players missing the home test series against South Africa in February.

However there is no guarantee the Black Caps will tour in the first place with reports they haven't secured MIQ spots upon return.

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New Zealand's top footballer will play for one of the world's richest clubs.

Chris Wood's move from Burnley to Newcastle in the Premier League has been confirmed with the All Whites striker joining immediately on a two and a half year deal.

While neither club have confirmed it ... the transfer fee is reported to be worth 50 million NZ dollars.

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Kiwi skiing sensation Alice Robinson's finished second at her first ever FIS European Cup downhill race overnight in France.

Robinson was just zero point 3-3 seconds behind the winner.