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Andrew Alderson: The welcome respite provided by Black Caps openers
OPINION: Theirs was the first time this series the Black Caps had a 100-run partnership.

Michael Vaughan: Why it's time to play four-day test cricket
OPINION: 'Bazzballers' have changed cricket, the fifth day is costing the game too much.

Andrew Alderson: The key component that cost the Black Caps
OPINION: One key component effectively cost the Black Caps the game.

Andrew Alderson: Three selection questions the Black Caps must answer
OPINION: The squad is unlikely to change next week in Hamilton, but conundrums loom.

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps must follow bustling Henry's lead
OPINION: Matt Henry’s authority as the Black Caps’ attack leader has grown at the Basin.

Andrew Alderson: Three wishes for the second Black Caps v England test
OPINION: The bowlers are largely exempt from blame for England's big first innings.

Paul Lewis: The selection shame that has Black Caps in a spin
OPINION: Spin just isn’t the Kiwi way.

England race to eight-wicket win over Black Caps in first test
Live updates from day four at Hagley Oval.

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' chances might have literally slipped through their fingers
OPINION: The numbers will make fans wince.

Editorial: How new generation of Black Caps can navigate challenges of transition
OPINION: Managing the change in batting talent will be challenging in the coming years.

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps have taken strides towards revamped bowling era
OPINION: Enough evidence was on show to suggest the bowling future holds promise.

Andrew Alderson: Why Tom Latham was NZ's real hero on day one against England
OPINION: The captain's efforts at Hagley Oval mark a turning point.

Trent Boult leads Kiwis in IPL auction with $2.5m deal
Kiwis Conway, Ravindra and Boult secure IPL contracts; Pant becomes most expensive ever.

'Let himself down': Former Black Caps star tests positive for cocaine
Sport Integrity Commission warns athletes about the risks of recreational drug use.

Santner begins captaincy audition against Sri Lanka
Mitchell Santner will be incentivised to regard the Sri Lankan series as a main event.

Foulkes shines, but Black Caps beaten in Sri Lanka T20 series opener
A heavily rotated side now trail 1-0 in the two-match contest.

Black Caps report card: Which player earned top marks in India series?
After brushing aside India, we grade the performance of the New Zealand players.

'A series I'll never forget': Latham toasts unprecedented triumph
There was only one moment when the Black Caps skipper dared to believe.

Black Caps achieve greatest test series win by sweeping India
New Zealand have whitewashed the once-mighty India in their own conditions.

Black Caps taking precarious lead into series climax
New Zealand must for the first time overcome the odds in the final innings against India.

Black Caps end testing day with late boost to hopes of sweep
New Zealand were spun out by India in sweltering heat.