Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2014-15

New Zealand thriving on 'team-first mentality' - Hesson

Dec 31, 2014: Brendon McCullum possesses just the qualities required to lead a team that aims to be greater than the sum of its parts, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said

Pakistan v New Zealand 2014-15

Hesson lauds New Zealand's adaptability

Dec 2, 2014: After New Zealand drew the Test series in the UAE, coach Mike Hesson said there was a "lot of satisfaction" in playing well across different conditions

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Sharjah, 2nd day

Domination but no elation for New Zealand

Nov 28, 2014: The gloom over Phillip Hughes' death overshadowed the Sharjah Test, with players feeling that the match was almost irrelevant

Pakistan v New Zealand 2014-15

Hesson targets all-round improvement for New Zealand

Nov 14, 2014: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said he will be looking for all-round improvement from his team in the Dubai Test

Pakistan v New Zealand 2014-15

New Zealand prepare for UAE heat

Oct 30, 2014: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson knows they have a tough task on their hands in the Pakistan series in the UAE next month

South Africa in New Zealand 2014-15

Williamson to miss entire SA series

Oct 22, 2014: Kane Williamson will miss the remaining two ODIs against South Africa to continue rehabilitation on his left wrist, according to New Zealand coach Mike Hesson

South Africa in New Zealand 2014-15

Neesham set to open against SA

Oct 20, 2014: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said that allrounder James Neesham will open the innings alongside Martin Guptill in the first ODI against South Africa in Mount Maunganui

New Zealand cricket

Hesson laughs off Williamson's left-arm plans

Sep 24, 2014: Mike Hesson, the New Zealand coach, has dismissed the idea of Kane Williamson bowling left-handed at the highest level

New Zealand news

New Zealand extend Hesson's contract

Sep 3, 2014: Mike Hesson has extended his contract as head coach of New Zealand, signing on for another two years after next year's World Cup

West Indies v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Dominica

Captaincy change with eye on World Cup - Hesson

Jul 7, 2014: Mike Hesson, the New Zealand coach, has said that the decision to make Kane Williamson captain in the second Twenty20 international against West Indies was done with an eye on next year's World Cup

New Zealand blossom under Hesson

Jul 5, 2014: The coach has formed a balanced Test side and created a stable environment of professionalism and effective communication

New Zealand in West Indies 2014

Williamson reported for suspect action

Jun 21, 2014: Kane Williamson, the part-time New Zealand offspinner, has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad

New Zealand in West Indies 2014

Doosra to be discussed with match referee - Hesson

Jun 7, 2014: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said his team would seek clarifications from the match referee on how West Indies offspinner Shane Shillingord's illegal deliveries are policed

Eleven reasons why New Zealand are looking good

Feb 20, 2014: Featuring McCullum, Taylor, Boult, Southee and a support cast of team-mates, coaches and fans

India in New Zealand 2013-14

Short-ball test will continue - Hesson

Feb 1, 2014: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said his side would continue to pepper India with the short ball in the Test series as well after the tactic helped them to a 4-0 victory in the one-day series

India in New Zealand 2013-14

Hesson calls for green pitches for India Tests

Dec 24, 2013: Mike Hesson, the New Zealand coach, has called for green pitches when India tours New Zealand in January-February 2014

West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

New Zealand batsmen build home advantage

Dec 15, 2013: The home is where the heart is, and it's also where the runs have been for New Zealand this year

New Zealand in Bangladesh 2013-14

Ish Sodhi a 'good prospect' - Hesson

Oct 14, 2013: Twenty-year-old legspinner Ish Sodhi's progress has impressed New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, and he has earmarked the bowler as one for the future

New Zealand in Bangladesh 2013-14

Hesson expects tough series

Oct 3, 2013: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has remained realistic of the challenges for his young side in the next three weeks, given that New Zealand hasn't had an easy time in Bangladesh during their last two visits

Is there a method to NZC's madness?

Jul 25, 2013: New Zealand cricket seems to be embarking on a new era. But will we see any change in fortunes?