When Jimmy Neesham dipped out of NZC's contracted Blackcaps pool earlier this year it caused a wee kerfuffle as Aotearoa's journalists whipped up terms such as 'axed' and this was even described as 'some fall for the 31-year-old'.
Two games into the T20I Games and Aotearoa's White Ferns have banked two wins without much fuss.
As Blackcaps roll through European opponents, Michael Bracewell continues to build his case for T20 World Cup selection and perhaps a spot in the 1st 11.
Wellington Firebirds continue to be a fascinating pocket of Aotearoa sport as their development system is sizzling, while also trying to win cricket games.
Aotearoa White Ferns start a new era at the Commonwealth Games and after being led down a more dramatic path than recent All Blacks shenanigans in ODI cricket, T20I cricket provides greater comfort.
When dealing with supreme wizardry like Lockie Ferguson's bowling mahi, less is more.
Three T20I games against Ireland, three wins for Aotearoa and more Glenn Phillips shenanigans
Canterbury will once again roll out a settled group of cricketers for the kiwi summer as they continue to develop local youngsters around a core group of hearty Cantabrians.
Michael Bracewell is loving 2022 after making his ODI and Test debuts for Aotearoa this year, with a T20I debut likely to come in the upcoming series against Ireland.
As Aotearoa's Blackcaps continue to swing through Europe, these trackers will pop up to focus on enticing yarns such as Finn Allen's T20 slugging.
While they seem unlikely to be a dominant domestic cricket force across all formats, Otago Volts will be eager to keep building around a hearty local core.
The Blackcaps European excursion continues with low key important ODIs against Ireland over the next week.
What a difference a year makes, huh?
There isn't a hefty Kiwi County Tour crew this winter rolling through County Championship fixtures, however the stars aligned ahead of Matariki for Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy and Will Williams to all lace up in the same round.
Last summer Michael Bracewell churned out 190 runs @ 19avg in Aotearoa's Plunket Shield and as a sign of the fresh vibes offered by Matariki, that campaign has resulted in a Blackcaps Test debut.
England snared their first Test win over Aotearoa since 2015 to start the tour and snatched away any slither of World Test Championship hope in the process.
Three kiwi boxers fighting in the same overseas event? You don’t get that every week, that’s for sure. But old mate Lou DiBella and Bob Arum/Top Rank had a big one in Melbourne on Sunday arvo
Back in March, Otago Daily Times reported that Glenn Phillips would venture to the deep south and join younger brother Dale at Otago Volts.
It’s easy to lump praise upon the greatness of Trent Boult. With more than 300 Test wickets to his name – and counting – at an average under 28s, and a stack of fabled swing bowling masterclasses amongst his highlights, the numbers and the memories each speak for themselves
As England look to a kiwi for fresh vibes once again, Aotearoa's Blackcaps keep on grinding.