This week in the Niche Cache we gather excitement for calm, relaxed, mellow Test cricket between New Zealand and West Indies. We dive deep into Blackcaps Test and ODI stuff as well as checking in with the Plunket Shield where a cluster of emerging batters scored runs in the first round. Then we debate about how effective Wellington Phoenix men have been to start the season, Auckland FC's positive results despite being far from their best and how Pia Vlok has emerged with Wellington Phoenix women. Joe Bell is on the cusp of a rare Flying Kiwis achievement, NZ Breakers can't win back to back games but they are winning a few games now and then we finish with a look at the new signings for NZ Warriors for the 2026 NRL season.

(00:00) Blackcaps

(46:42) Plunket Shield

(01:01:12) Mindfulness

(01:02:59) Wellington Phoenix men

(01:33:01) Auckland FC

(01:47:01) Wellington Phoenix women

(01:55:40) Joe Bell

(02:00:51) NZ Breakers

(02:04:44) NZ Warriors

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