Jeetan Patel seems set to play his first test on his home ground, when the Black Caps face South Africa in Wellington.

The spotlight will zero in on New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson this week.

The Black Caps have suffered another injury blow.

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Australia's' worst fears for the third Test have been realised

COMING THROUGH: CD seamer Blair Tickner shows balance and poise at McLean Park, Napier, yesterday.PHOTO/DUNCAN BROWNCD Stags v Wgtn

Both teams ready to fight fire with fire.

Canterbury are in a strong position to extend their lead atop the Plunket Shield ladder.

Mitchell Santner is uncertain whether he'll be selected for New Zealand's second test against South Africa.

Colin Munro stood down from this week's Plunket Shield round.

New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson has defended his side's fielding lapses in the drawn first test against South Africa.

NZ cricket coach Mike Hesson defended his side's lapses of judgment in the first test against South Africa.

South Africa cricket captain Faf du Plessis is surprised no-one was charged by the ICC, after the Australia-India spat.

Rain led to the opening contest being abandoned on the final day in Dunedin, a frustrating conclusion for both.

Kane Williamson's relationship with Faf du Plessis is a far cry from where the South African once stood.

When an insider revealed Virat Kohli would have a number pitches to choose from, Australia went into meltdown.

The first test draw drew scrutiny on how the Black Caps should adjust for the second match.

Neil Broom is in line to make his test debut for New Zealand against South Africa at the Basin Reserve.

Dean Elgar took South Africa to a position of parity on day four against New Zealand.

South Africa slowly accumulated runs on the fourth day of the first test against New Zealand.

The chief executives of Australia and India's cricket boards have made peace in Mumbai.

Black Caps concerned at the possible loss of senior pro Ross Taylor.

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Kane Williamson was a blueprint of patience as he made his 16th test century.

Play has resumed after a full evacuation occurred at University Oval in Dunedin at the first cricket test between New Zealand and South Africa.

All the action from day three of the first test between the Black Caps and South Africa in Dunedin.

Ross Taylor might play again in the first test against South Africa, if required.

The Black Caps suffered a controversial early set-back on day three against South Africa.

The group became rowdier and continued to use obscene language, directed at others.

Martin Guptill will undergo a six week-long strength and conditioning rehabilitation programme before returning to cricket. Guptill