New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its preference for the future of the domestic Twenty20 competition is a private franchise model. 

Cricket Wellington CEO Todd Byrant joined Adam Cooper to discuss what involvement the local association is set to have in the new competition, and what it means for the future of the Blaze and Firebirds. 

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New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its preference for the future of the domestic Twenty20 competition is a private franchise model.&nbsp;
Cricket Wellington CEO Todd Byrant joined Adam Cooper to discuss what involvement the local association is set to have in the new competition, and what it means for the future of the Blaze and Firebirds.&nbsp;
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Todd Byrant: Cricket Wellington CEO on the NZ20 and what it means for the Blaze and the Firebirds

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With a 13th championship and record crowds, the Wellington Saints celebrated an extremely successful 2025 NBL campaign on and off the court. 

The team's title defence begins with a home game at TSB Arena on Sunday April 12th, hosting Manawatu. 

To preview the season, Adam was joined by head coach Aaron Young and CEO Jordan Mills. 

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With a 13th championship and record crowds, the Wellington Saints celebrated an extremely successful 2025 NBL campaign on and off the court.&nbsp;
The team's title defence begins with a home game at TSB Arena on Sunday April 12th, hosting Manawatu.&nbsp;
To preview the season, Adam was joined by head coach Aaron Young and CEO Jordan Mills.&nbsp;
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Aaron Young and Jordan Mills: Wellington Saints Coach and CEO preview the 2026 NBL season

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The Wellington Phoenix women have qualified for the A-League playoffs for the first time and will host a home playoff in May as part of a two-leg semifinal. 

Their top two placing was confirmed after a 2-nil win against Adelaide United in their final regular season game. 

Adam Cooper spoke to Phoenix coach Bev Priestman. 

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The Wellington Phoenix women have qualified for the A-League playoffs for the first time and will host a home playoff in May as part of a two-leg semifinal.&nbsp;
Their top two placing was confirmed after a 2-nil win against Adelaide United in their final regular season game.&nbsp;
Adam Cooper spoke to Phoenix coach Bev Priestman.&nbsp;
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Bev Priestman: Wellington Phoenix Women coach on the team qualifying for the A-League playoffs

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The White Ferns and South Africa square off in their third and deciding one-day match at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, after a thrilling opening two games. 

New Zealand levelled the series on Wednesday, courtesy of an incredible unbeaten 179 from captain Melie Kerr, to chase down a record target of 347. 

Adam Cooper joined White Ferns allrounder Jess Kerr to reflect on Wednesday's win and preview the deciding match. 

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The White Ferns and South Africa square off in their third and deciding one-day match at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, after a thrilling opening two games.&nbsp;
New Zealand levelled the series on Wednesday, courtesy of an incredible unbeaten 179 from captain Melie Kerr, to chase down a record target of 347.&nbsp;
Adam Cooper joined White Ferns allrounder Jess Kerr to reflect on Wednesday's win and preview the deciding match.&nbsp;
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Jess Kerr: White Ferns allrounder reflects on second ODI win over South Africa, previews final clash

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Todd Byrant: Cricket Wellington CEO on the NZ20 and what it means for the Blaze and the Firebirds

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