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Opinion: A tepid Black Caps are getting outplayed and outwitted by a team in their pomp.
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Woeful Black Caps staring at series sweep against England
When the rain put them out of their misery at the Basin, the hosts had staggered to 138-7.
'We can get back in this fight': Henry and Black Caps rue missed chance
There were inklings the plan was working against England until it all went horribly wrong.
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.
Black Caps start strong but Brook blasts England back on top
A good start to the second test soon turned into a nightmare for the Black Caps.
'We can't match their bats': Conway calls for calm in second test
The Black Caps must adopt the opposite approach when they take on England on Friday.
Brassed off: ‘Idiot’ steals and damages Barmy Army's iconic trumpet
The group wants help locating other sentimental belongings, too.
Black Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner shares heartache as test debut overshadowed by Cyclone Gabrielle
Hastings cricketer's thoughts were with his hometown and family, on his test debut.
ANZ donates $3 million to cyclone relief
The bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.
Kicked in the Bazballs: Why it's dark times ahead for the Black Caps
OPINION: Things may get worse before they get better for the Black Caps.
Staying steady: Why Black Caps won't make 'snappy changes' for second test
Coach Gary Stead admits his side are lacking confidence after a seven-test winless run.
'It's a different beast': Southee counting on Basin to buoy Black Caps
The Black Caps were a distant second but Tim Southee denied there was a gulf to England.
Andrew Alderson: What changes the Black Caps need to make
The Black Caps have five days to prevent another spooking by England.
England complete crushing win over flat Black Caps
The Black Caps are now at risk of losing their first home test series in six years.
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.
'It almost felt inevitable': How Broad and England handed Black Caps a lesson
Stuart Broad and his team have been writing their own their own script at Bay Oval.
Sundown carnage: Black Caps' hopes in tatters after late-night woes
In the space of half an hour under the Bay Oval floodlights, the hosts' top order wilted.
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.
'I tried to hit it to the moon': Blundell bides time before attacking England
Tom Blundell's ton was the knock of a batsman who knew precisely what his team needed.
Blundell’s brilliance puts Black Caps back in fight
Tom Blundell’s fourth test century lifted New Zealand close to parity against England.
'We expected it': The bold call the Black Caps must now match
England ended day one on top, but the Black Caps have a blueprint to take back control.
Having a Bazball: England enjoy opening-day honours over Black Caps
After surviving a batting barrage, New Zealand lost crucial late wickets at Bay Oval.
Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up: Mauao reopens but council advises caution
Things will be 'starting to return to normal' for a lot of people in the Bay of Plenty.
'It's been unusual': Life's not a beach as Southee endures disrupted start
Tim Southee has faced a few hurdles before his first home test as captain.
Kris Shannon: Why Black Caps’ controversial selection makes no sense
OPINION: There is no convincing argument for selecting Scott Kuggeleijn.
Five reasons why...this series is so crucial for Black Caps
There’s a decent reason to call these two matches tests.
England star unimpressed by Black Caps test 'gimmick'
Ollie Robinson says the pink ball will be 'tough work' in Black Caps test.
Writing their own script: McCullum explains Bazball revolution
England are warm favourites against the Black Caps - Brendon McCullum is a big reason why.
'I'll be there': Fun-focused McCullum has England off to the races
England will be favourites - but Brendon McCullum has a different favourite on his mind.
'A significant positive': McCullum backs Southee as skipper
Brendon McCullum believes Tim Southee’s ascent to skipper is a boon for the Black Caps.
England batsman hits five sixes in an over as tourists plunder NZ XI
England scored rapidly on the first day of a two-day tour match.
‘I can’t believe this’: Black Caps star’s ‘stupendous’ catches stun cricket world
Watch: Black Cap Jimmy Neesham produced a pair of stunning catches in South Africa.
Jamieson hoping for change of role on Black Caps return
Kyle Jamieson wants an additional responsibility in the first test against England.
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