Auckland vs Otago, at Auckland, Jan 27 2004 - Match Result

Injuries have overshadowed the State of Origin trial match, to be played on February 8, with a question mark over Nathan Astle's fitness, and Jeff Wilson, the former rugby international, ruled out of contention

Stephen Fleming hit his second hundred in consecutive matches as Wellington thrashed Northern Districts by 62 runs

Stephen Fleming, the New Zealand captain, marked a rare appearance in New Zealand's State Shield competition by scoring 131 for Wellington against Canterbury at Hagley Oval

Canterbury increased their lead at the top of the table with an easy win against Otago, while Central Districts swept aside Wellington by seven wickets