Jesse Ryder should be brought back into the fold.

There's an absence of experienced authority at the top of the innings and in the middle order and Ryder could be considered for either role, writes Wynne Gray.

The prospect of the all-rounder returning at international level has been raised in the wake of Brendon McCullum's retirement.

David Leggat rates the Black Caps on their test efforts this summer and finds they were mostly fair to middling

Kane Williamson's batting prowess was recognised at the New Zealand Cricket awards function tonight.

NZME will be providing regular updates from the New Zealand Cricket awards at the Viaduct Events Centre.

Australian batsman David Warner was left angered after days of "derogatory and vulgar" abuse from Kiwi crowds.

Which players impressed and who failed to fire in the Black Caps' 2-0 series defeat to Australia?

Members of the Australian team are reportedly fuming at the treatment they have received from Kiwi crowds over the course of the summer.

Australian skipper loses 30 percent of his match fee, double what Josh Hazlewood was fined 24 hours earlier.

Departing skipper Brendon McCullum has acknowledged bowlers coming through the ranks will be pushing Tim Southee.

Behind the scenes video of Brendon McCullum sharing a moment with his Black Caps side in the sheds after his international career ended today.

The controversy sparked by Josh Hazlewood shouldn't obscure a dire performance from New Zealand, writes Chris Rattue.

Australia wrapped up a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand to return to the top of the world rankings.

Australia have clinched a 2-0 victory in tests series in New Zealand after a seven-wicket win in Christchurch.

Josh Hazlewood was fined 15 percent after the stump microphone picked up "who the f*** is third umpire?" after a referral went against Australia.

Australia have a straightforward mopping up job tomorrow to complete a 2-0 test series sweep over New Zealand at Hagley Oval.

Bowler Josh Hazlewood's behaviour turns septic: "Who the f*** is the third umpire?"

Adam Voges has no issue with an umpire rebuking Australia for failing to return the ball to keeper Peter Nevill on the full in Christchurch.

Australia know it; and so do New Zealand, even if they're not saying it publicly.

New Zealand have a fight on their hands to save the second test against Australia and not see captain Brendon McCullum off on a losing note.

Kiwis and Aussies are fierce rivals on the pitch, but we still come together in times of need.

The New Zealand skipper, having hit the fastest of all test hundreds on Saturday, got to 25 in his last innings. He fittingly made his final scoring shot a six.

Black Caps skipper's last international innings ends as New Zealand struggles in the second dig on day three against Australia.

Australia totally dominated the second day of the second test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval today.

Brendon McCullum's approach to his career is not to be copied, writes Chris Rattue. There will only ever be one Baz.

Steve Smith sent a scare through the Australian camp when struck on the back of the helmet by a bouncer.