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

How about legspinner Ish Sodhi for the deciding third test against South Africa in Hamilton?

As calls grew louder for Tom Latham to be axed, he received solid support from his batting coach.

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.

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.

Jeetan Patel seems set to play his first test on his home ground, when the Black Caps face South Africa in Wellington.

The spotlight will zero in on New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson this week.

The Black Caps have suffered another injury blow.

Mitchell Santner is uncertain whether he'll be selected for New Zealand's second test against South Africa.

Kane Williamson's risen to second in the test cricket batting rankings.

Kane Williamson's relationship with Faf du Plessis is a far cry from where the South African once stood.

Neil Broom is in line to make his test debut for New Zealand against South Africa at the Basin Reserve.

Dean Elgar took South Africa to a position of parity on day four against New Zealand.

South Africa slowly accumulated runs on the fourth day of the first test against New Zealand.

Black Caps concerned at the possible loss of senior pro Ross Taylor.

Kane Williamson was a blueprint of patience as he made his 16th test century.

Ross Taylor might play again in the first test against South Africa, if required.

The Black Caps suffered a controversial early set-back on day three against South Africa.

Ross Taylor's injury will place additional pressure on the batting capabilities of Kane Williamson.

New Zealand's toil was undermined by the loss of Ross Taylor who retired hurt with a calf muscle strain.

Kane Williamson led the Black Caps to 177-3 at stumps, having bowled out South Africa for 308.

Kane Williamson and Mike Hesson made arguably the boldest selection call of their tenure today.