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As it happened: Black Caps v Australia
Australia made 562 in their first innings against New Zealand in Wellington. The Black Caps are now batting and in need of a minor miracle.
Cricket: Black Caps clinging to survival
With two full days to play in the opening test, New Zealand appeared to be at their capacity for survival at stumps on the third day.
Watch: Corey Anderson's stunning catch
New Zealand bowler Corey Anderson produced a spectacular catch to dismiss Australian batsmen Nathan Lyon today at the Basin Reserve.
Black Caps fuming as Voges cashes in
The New Zealand cricket team are livid at continuing to get dudded by incorrect umpiring decisions.
Black Caps bowlers under pump
Australia's batting dominated the second day of the first test against New Zealand as they eased to a 280-run lead.
Proud dad to remain a fan
More than one milestone stands out when Stu McCullum reflects on Brendon's career with the Black Caps.
Why McCullum will go down as a great
It's not often you get to countermand a New Zealand captain but Brendon McCullum must go down as one of cricket's greats, writes Paul Lewis.
David Leggat: Toss the toss, but keep the occasional green seamer
Among the ideas being thrown around to improve test cricket is one involving tossing the coin, or rather not tossing it, writes David Leggat.
Australia in charge at stumps
New Zealand's chances of completing their first series win over Australia in 30 years suffered a setback on day one.
As it happened: Black Caps v Australia first test day one
After the Black Caps were bowled out for 183, Australia advanced to 147-3 at the close of the first day.
McCullum milestone to stop nation
Expect queues outside the Basin Reserve tomorrow and the GDP to dip through office absences.
Nicholls to make test debut
As one New Zealand test cricketer exits after this series against Australia, a 269th will debut tomorrow at the Basin Reserve.
Waugh: Kiwi crowds know how to hurt
Former Australia captain says Smith and co must ignore rabid crowds to ace a crunch showdown against New Zealand.
BJ Watling holds key to rare test win
BJ Watling's return to fitness remains pivotal to New Zealand's hopes of achieving a rare test win against Australia when the series opener starts at the Basin Reserve.
Australia to target Martin Guptill
Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood has fired a pointed shot at Martin Guptill ahead of the first test.
Black Caps finally box seat
If the Black Caps don't win the test series against Australia, writes Chris Rattue, there should be deep disappointment
Southee confident of finding form
New Zealand's senior seamer Tim Southee is confident he'll be ready to lead the bowling attack against Australia
No ill-feeling after fiery ODI - skippers
Rival captains Steve Smith and Brendon McCullum go on smooching offensive, hosing down speculation of ill-feeling spilling over into the test series.
The Elliott sledge that riled the Aussies
The sledge that started a verbal transtasman war was a simple reminder of the rules of cricket.
Cricket stoush: Your questions answered
New Zealand Herald writer David Leggat answered all those burning questions from all the drama at last night's ODI in Hamilton.
Aussie media: NZ helped to win by 'mob rule'
Brendon McCullum's hypocrisy and "mob rule" by a "rabid" crowd combined to bring Australia down at Seddon Park, according to Australian media.
Bizarre dismissal sparks controversy
Watch: Mitchell Marsh was the victim of one of the freakier dismissals you're ever likely to see on a cricket pitch.
Australia media see red over controversy
Australian media have wasted no time in taking the long handle to the Black Caps following the Mitchell Marsh controversy.
You beauty! Black Caps romp to victory
NZ farewell Brendon McCullum with sensational win over Australia to retain Chappell-Hadlee trophy - but not without controversy.