Andrew Alderson

Auckland

Sports Journalist at New Zealand Herald

Sports Journalist at New Zealand Media and Entertainment

I tell tales.

Articles

Gary Stead’s Black Caps coaching era ends after nearly seven years

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Black Caps coach Gary Stead. Photo / PhotosportGary Stead’s almost seven-year reign as Black Caps coach appears at an end. Stead, who has already stood down from the white-ball role, has not been interviewed in any capacity. He will leave having fashioned arguably the position’s greatest record with a world test championship, 3-0 series victory in India and 50-over and 20-over World Cup final appearances to his credit.
NZC, players' union clash over image rights in high-stakes dispute

Mar 22, 2025 | theaccnz.com | Andrew Alderson

By Andrew AldersonGoodwill has been dismissed back to the pavilion in a feisty contractual match between New Zealand Cricket and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. A dispute over the players’ name, image and likeness rights is proving an obstacle to compromise, with lawyers padding up to grind out a resolution. The low-ebb in relations threatens what has largely been a cordial arrangement between the parties since 2001, barring a fractious start.
NZC image rights: Cricket players in stoush with governing body

Mar 22, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

The Blacks Caps celebrate a wicket during a recent T20 match against Pakistan. Photo / PhotosportGoodwill has been dismissed back to the pavilion in a feisty contractual match between New Zealand Cricket and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. A dispute over the players’ name, image and likeness rights is proving an obstacle to compromise, with lawyers padding up to grind out a resolution.
New Zealand Open: Aussie former gang member Ryan Peake claims title

Mar 2, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Sign InSubscribeAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Australia’s Ryan Peake celebrates his NZ Open triumph. Photo / PhotosportBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookRyan Peake has won the New Zealand Open by a stroke, finishing at 23-under par. In one of the tournaments most thrilling denouements, he sank an eight-foot putt as rain started to fall for the first time across the four days on the last hole.
Augusta of the south: NZ Open sets the standard for Kiwi sporting events

Mar 1, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Mark Brown tees off during the 2025 New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort. Photo / Getty ImagesBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookThe final day of the New Zealand Open encapsulated the best of Central Otago summers. Shady trees, scorched surrounds and quality golf. One dag even offered a nugget to reflect the nation’s laconic sense of humour in matters of such leisure.
NZ Open: Records under threat after scores tumble in golf tournament

Mar 1, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Australia's Justin Warren in action at the 104th New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort. Photo / PhotosportBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookExpansion plans are on the horizon for the New Zealand Golf Open, but the powers-that-be face a conundrum. How do they balance the long game of enhancing a profitable and coveted tournament against the short game of maintaining a boutique and friendly event? Tournament chair John Hart says change is coming.
NZ Open: Records under threat after scores tumble in golf tournament

Mar 1, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Korea's Guntaek Koh during the round two of 104th New Zealand Open. Photo / PhotosportBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookKorea’s Guntaek Koh has led throughout the third round in an exhibition of largely peerless golf at the New Zealand Open. He finished with a five-under par 66, extending his overall advantage to four strokes at 22-under the card. “This course bodes well for under-par scores so I need to focus on staying consistent.
Records under threat after scores tumble at NZ Open

Feb 28, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Korea's Guntaek Koh during the round two of 104th New Zealand Open. Photo / PhotosportBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookScores have tumbled in the second round of the New Zealand Golf Open to a point where the tournament’s record could come under threat on Sunday. Perfect conditions with minimal wind and true greens have registered the cut at five-under par. Sixty-seven players will contest the weekend.
'We want it more': Hendry in contention to break Kiwi drought at NZ Open

Feb 27, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Michael Hendry lines up a putt at Millbrook Resort. Photo / PhotosportBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookGolfer Michael Hendry remains in contention for a tournament he considers the fifth major. The 45-year-old shot a second round five-under par 66 on The Coronet course at the New Zealand Open, matching the same score from his opening outing on The Remarkables layout. The 2017 champion sits tied for fourth at 10-under heading into the weekend, four strokes off the lead.
Geary and Hendry carry early Kiwi hopes at NZ Open

Feb 27, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Andrew Alderson

Josh Geary at the New Zealand Open. Photo / PhotosportBy Andrew Alderson at MillbrookJosh Geary and Michael Hendry are the best of the locals, making the most of perfect conditions to card joint opening rounds of five-under par 66 at the New Zealand Golf Open. They sit four strokes off the lead held by Australian Harrison Crowe. All three played the Remarkables course. Crowe’s round included nine birdies, a double bogey on the par-4 14th and an eagle to recover immediately on the par-5 15th.