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How B-Mac could have been an All Black
There was once a time when Brendon McCullum forced Dan Carter on the bench.
Cricket: Jurgensen named as interim bowling coach
Former Black Caps bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will resume the same role for the upcoming World Twenty20.
Time for Southee and Boult to step up
Tim Southee and Trent Boult struggle more against Australia than any other side and that has to end in Christchurch, writes Andrew Alderson.
Cricket: NZ side over no-ball drama
NZ are not taking their first test no-ball controversy any further with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
We've moved on from no-ball - Hesson
New Zealand will not be pursuing the first test no-ball controversy any further with the International Cricket Council after suffering an innings and 52-run defeat to Australia.
Cricket: Listless NZ need to get good tonic
The NZ cricketers face a test of their mettle to send retiring captain Brendon McCullum off in style from the second test against Australia starting on Saturday.
Taylor, Santner out of second test
Ross Taylor and Mitchell Santner have been ruled out of the Black Caps second ANZ Test against Australia in Christchurch beginning on Saturday.
McCullum: We were completely outplayed
A circumspect Brendon McCullum and a satisfied Steve Smith fronted captains press conferences this afternoon after Australia's innings and 52 run win.
Black Caps fall to innings defeat
Black Caps lose by an innings and 52 runs as Australia prove far too good in Wellington.
As it happened: Black Caps v Australia
Australia made 562 in their first innings against New Zealand in Wellington. The Black Caps are now batting and in need of a minor miracle.
Cricket: Black Caps clinging to survival
With two full days to play in the opening test, New Zealand appeared to be at their capacity for survival at stumps on the third day.
Watch: Corey Anderson's stunning catch
New Zealand bowler Corey Anderson produced a spectacular catch to dismiss Australian batsmen Nathan Lyon today at the Basin Reserve.
Black Caps fuming as Voges cashes in
The New Zealand cricket team are livid at continuing to get dudded by incorrect umpiring decisions.
Black Caps bowlers under pump
Australia's batting dominated the second day of the first test against New Zealand as they eased to a 280-run lead.
Proud dad to remain a fan
More than one milestone stands out when Stu McCullum reflects on Brendon's career with the Black Caps.
Why McCullum will go down as a great
It's not often you get to countermand a New Zealand captain but Brendon McCullum must go down as one of cricket's greats, writes Paul Lewis.
David Leggat: Toss the toss, but keep the occasional green seamer
Among the ideas being thrown around to improve test cricket is one involving tossing the coin, or rather not tossing it, writes David Leggat.
Australia in charge at stumps
New Zealand's chances of completing their first series win over Australia in 30 years suffered a setback on day one.
As it happened: Black Caps v Australia first test day one
After the Black Caps were bowled out for 183, Australia advanced to 147-3 at the close of the first day.
McCullum milestone to stop nation
Expect queues outside the Basin Reserve tomorrow and the GDP to dip through office absences.
Nicholls to make test debut
As one New Zealand test cricketer exits after this series against Australia, a 269th will debut tomorrow at the Basin Reserve.
Waugh: Kiwi crowds know how to hurt
Former Australia captain says Smith and co must ignore rabid crowds to ace a crunch showdown against New Zealand.
BJ Watling holds key to rare test win
BJ Watling's return to fitness remains pivotal to New Zealand's hopes of achieving a rare test win against Australia when the series opener starts at the Basin Reserve.