New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum insists the end of the second test against South Africa was not the darkest day of his international career.

BJ Watling had a day to savour at St George's Park today - and earned high praise from the world's best bowler.

This is a good time to be Faf du Plessis; it's a good time to be a South African batsman.

As New Zealand plunged towards another batting embarrassment, the St George's Park band launched into the South African national anthem Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

New Zealand were in deep trouble at stumps on day two of the second test against South Africa at St George's Park.

New Zealand will be boosted by the services of their best batsman when they face England, with former skipper Ross Taylor announcing his intention to return to cricket.

Test runs aren't coming easily for opener Martin Guptill, but he has a backer in New Zealand batting overseer Bob Carter.

NZ coach Mike Hesson doesn’t believe the Ross Taylor saga had a significantly undue effect on his team.

South Africa’s formidable fast-bowling trio of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Steyn got high praise for their handiwork from Black Caps' skipper Brendon McCullum after the three-day test at Newlands today.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has praised the determination of century-maker Dean Brownlie.

To find out just how bad New Zealand's first test total against South Africa was, APNZ quizzed four former players for their views on the carnage.

Senior seamer Chris Martin praised New Zealand's far better allround application after a much-improved day's test cricket at Newlands.

South Africa are decisively in charge of the first test against New Zealand after the second day.

New Zealand's horror opening day of the test series against South Africa ranks among the worst in modern times.

Bowling coach Shane Bond wants New Zealand to become smarter in how it uses its best bowling resources.