Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood has fired a pointed shot at Martin Guptill ahead of the first test.

If the Black Caps don't win the test series against Australia, writes Chris Rattue, there should be deep disappointment

New Zealand's senior seamer Tim Southee is confident he'll be ready to lead the bowling attack against Australia

Rival captains Steve Smith and Brendon McCullum go on smooching offensive, hosing down speculation of ill-feeling spilling over into the test series.

The sledge that started a verbal transtasman war was a simple reminder of the rules of cricket.

New Zealand Herald writer David Leggat answered all those burning questions from all the drama at last night's ODI in Hamilton.

Brendon McCullum's hypocrisy and "mob rule" by a "rabid" crowd combined to bring Australia down at Seddon Park, according to Australian media.

Watch: Mitchell Marsh was the victim of one of the freakier dismissals you're ever likely to see on a cricket pitch.

Australian media have wasted no time in taking the long handle to the Black Caps following the Mitchell Marsh controversy.

NZ farewell Brendon McCullum with sensational win over Australia to retain Chappell-Hadlee trophy - but not without controversy.

In a fitting farewell to captain Brendon McCullum from the limited overs game, New Zealand triumphed by 55 runs.

The value of fielding can sometimes be forgotten in cricket but efforts like Adam Milne's one-hander to remove Matthew Wade demonstrate why it is so compelling.

The Indian Premier League auction again proved its unpredictability last night.

Live blog of the second ODI between the Black Caps and Australia at Westpac Stadium.

As the light is all but extinguished on one notable New Zealand test career, another flame will be lit on a new one at the Basin Reserve next week.

A glance at Mitchell Santner's appearance record is testimony to the regard in which he's held by the national selectors.

Martin Guptill will have one eye on the Indian Premier League auction when the Black Caps play Australia tomorrow.

Henry Nicholls is set to replace Ross Taylor for the first cricket test against Australia in Wellington.

Both New Zealand and Australian crowds have a history and hurling abuse.

Australia are world-beaters but their foundations look wobbly after 159-run loss.

Darren Lehmann is set to rejoin Australia in a major boost to their chances of turning around their fortunes in New Zealand.

George Bailey has given his version of events on David Warner's controversial LBW dismissal against New Zealand.