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Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' toil rewarded on blusterous Basin day
One Michael Bracewell ball brought new meaning to the term drift as it ballooned to slip.
Andrew Alderson: Bracewell's baseball-mitt hands big factor for Black Caps
Michael Bracewell starred for New Zealand with a ubiquitous performance in the field.
Opinion: Black Caps reap the rewards of keeping faith in Nicholls
Henry Nicholls let his bat do the talking.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps openers tenacious in tandem
Devon Conway and Tom Latham have now walked out together 16 times for an average of 55.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' stunning victories too late after narrow failures
OPINION: The summation is relatively succinct: “What if?”
Andrew Alderson: Is the end nigh for Black Caps' injured hero?
Neil Wagner will miss the second test against Sri Lanka, casting doubt about his future.
Opinion: The player the Black Caps cannot afford to lose
Without him, their chances would become Mission Impossible.
High stakes make for unmissable Black Caps test
The context of this contest has captured the eye of the global cricket community.
Black Caps keeper's selfless act a performance for the ages
Tom Blundell, take a bow… or at least a crouch.
Andrew Alderson: Another masterclass confirms Williamson’s immortality
Kane Williamson's ton reminded of when the world first saw his grit at the same venue.
Andrew Alderson: Against all odds, Southee sparks batting recovery
Fans know Black Caps skipper Tim Southee can tonk a ball, albeit erratically.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps’ great era entering dusk
Opinion: A tepid Black Caps are getting outplayed and outwitted by a team in their pomp.
Andrew Alderson: Unflustered Brook on course to be global superstar
Harry Brook has passed the record number of runs by any player after nine test innings.
Andrew Alderson: What changes the Black Caps need to make
The Black Caps have five days to prevent another spooking by England.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps deceived by conjuring trick of Bazball
There is still a sleight of hand – or perhap bat - in Brendon McCullum's style.
Andrew Alderson: Rambo-like Wagner still a talisman for Black Caps
Neil Wagner’s exit must loom soon...not that you would know, observing him at Bay Oval.
Alderson: The questions posed by Boult's absence
OPINION: The absence of Trent Boult against England fixture accentuated an ongoing issue.
Andrew Alderson: Why Kane Williamson was the Black Caps' greatest test captain
Kane Williamson’s test captaincy has left an indelible mark on NZ cricket history.
'The time is right': Williamson stands down as Black Caps captain
The country’s most successful test cricket captaincy era is over.
'Anything's possible': Guptill hopeful of Black Caps return despite Aussie move
Unwanted Black Cap is positive 'the door's not shut'.
Opinion: Black Caps 'magician' Martin Guptill will be missed
OPINION: If time is up for Martin Guptill, he will leave behind a remarkable legacy.
'Radiated with charm': Remembering the warm and generous Willie Los'e
Andrew Alderson celebrates the life and legacy of a much-loved colleague and friend.