If New Zealand had one wish out of the first test it might have been nothing as grand as cleaning up Australia in their favourite back yard.

Andrew Fitch-Holland said he could have said "Cairnsy's guilty" but in the context of his personal life, not match-fixing.

A war of words preceding the cricket test under way in Brisbane may partly explain the first two days' action in the middle.

New Zealand will assess crocked seam bowler Tim Southee this morning but will hold off any significant decisions on his future on tour for a few days.

New Zealand were on the run at stumps on the second day of the opening test against Australia at the Gabba.

Otago left armer Neil Wagner has been called into the New Zealand squad cover for the injured Tim Southee.

Seeing the ball in cricket is a fairly important skill for any batsman and the mother of Australia opener Joe Burns insists his carrot eating has helped his career.

Australian commentators take issue with Black Caps skipper's tactics, saying: "It looks like he's trying to justify his reputation."

Mel Cairns denies lying to protect her husband as she gives evidence via video link from Australia.

Day one at the Gabba goes to Australia, with David Warner and Usman Khawaja cracking centuries to leave the Black Caps well on the back foot.

All the action from the opening test at the 'Gabba in Brisbane.

For a while in November 1985, Australia was definitely a great place to be a Kiwi.

Chris Cairns' response after prosecution asks him why Black Caps captain would give false evidence in court to "stitch you up".

The opening test of their series against Australia will be played on the same pitch used for the famous Hadlee test of 1985.

30 years on: The 'Gabba test

"There's a misconception around how sports people are close. You see the euphoria, the hugs. But it's a workplace environment," Chris Cairns tells trial.

Andrew Alderson and Dylan Cleaver look back on the 1985 'Gabba test when Richard Hadlee led New Zealand to a test win over Australia.

Just four bowlers are ranked ahead of Trent Boult in the world of test cricket. Only two stand ahead of him in the ODI game.

Chris Cairns tells perjury trial that Black Caps captain "not the sort of person you have to explain the ins and outs of gambling".

Black Caps' World Cup hero faces at least a month on the sidelines.

David Leggat gives five reasons why the Black Caps should be upbeat, and five reasons to be wary of Australia.

The fiery Australian opener has paid out on New Zealand's skipper today, laying the platform for a juicy opening test confrontation at the Gabba.