Lower order batting depth has played a pivotal role in the test series.

This is a test New Zealand have to win to square the series, but their prospects are slim.

A Tom Latham catch and Quinton de Kock rearguard have highlighted the second day.

Tom Latham and Jeet Raval start well after bowling South Africa out for 314.

WATCH: Tom Latham pulls off a miracle catch - even the umpire was amazed.

Hamilton's weather forecast suggests most of the third test will be rained out.

New Zealand's pace bowlers exceed expectations in the third test.

Covers back on in Hamilton after Colin de Grandhomme picks up Hashim Amla.

South Africa won their eighth straight toss and will bat first against NZ in Hamilton.

Scott Kuggeleijn's cricket talents received an endorsement from Kane Williamson today.

Northern Districts Bowler Scott Kuggeleijn has replaced Trent Boult in the Black Caps.

Black Caps quick ruled out of last test of the summer with a hamstring tear.

It looks likely that rain will stop the Black Caps squaring the series.

Black Cap will join an up and coming nation for a week in a coaching consultancy role.

The Black Caps' test match over the weekend has left New Zealand Cricket with a financial loss.

Five things the Black Caps must get right at Hamilton

NZ's selectors put faith in who they believe are the country's best cricketers.

The Black Caps have named an unchanged squad for the third and final test against South Africa.

New Zealand need to learn from their failures if they're to have a chance of squaring their test series.

NZ batting coach Craig McMillan backs Kane Williamson as the best No 3 batsman in the world.

Four points to consider before the Black Caps name their team for the third test.

New Zealand slumped to an eight-wicket defeat inside three days to South Africa at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps barely fire a shot as South Africa chase down 81 to win in Wellington.

Talk about a day of topsy following turvy, as New Zealand discovered to their chagrin at the Basin Reserve.

The Black Caps struggled to wrap things up at the Basin Reserve as South Africa built a handy lead.

Nicholls effectively closed the debate on whether he belonged in test cricket yesterday.

Henry Nicholls' maiden test century should have come two innings ago, but he butchered his chance.

Timing can be everything as Henry Nicholls demonstrated in playing his finest innings for New Zealand.

The Black Caps removed both South African openers after Henry Nicholls' century helped them reach 268.

It's a conundrum for all visiting teams at the Basin Reserve: finding volunteers to bowl into the hefty winds.