New Zealand are back in business after a thrilling six-run win over South Africa in the second ODI at Hagley Oval today.

Ross Taylor has joined elite New Zealand company at Hagley Oval today.

All you need to know about the second ODI between the Black Caps and South Africa.

Dean Brownlie's trying to make the most of his odd position in the New Zealand ODI cricket team.

Black Caps bowler Trent Boult was snapped up for $1.04 million - three times his base price of $312,000 - by the Kolkata Knight Riders for this season's IPL.

New Zealand has another instant cricket millionaire with fast bowler Trent Boult becoming a prized asset for Kolkata Knight Riders in April's Indian Premier League.

One of the aims of South Africa's tour of New Zealand is to develop players with an eye on the Champions Trophy in June and beyond. So

Ish Sodhi was chuffed to be back in New Zealand's ODI side last night and hopes it can lead onto more opportunities in home internationals. The

New Zealand came a close second in the opening match of their five-game ODI series against South Africa last night in Hamilton. Not

The Black Caps have lost to South Africa with a ball to spare in a thrilling ODI at Seddon Park.

Steady rain makes a start on time in the opening ODI between New Zealand and South Africa at Hamilton's Seddon Park remote.

"It was just a T20," said South Africa skipper AB de Villiers, "but it takes a bit to go and beat the Kiwis at Eden Park."

Tomorrow's opener to the ODI series against South Africa at Seddon Park shapes as a pivotal match for New Zealand.

It was hands up time today for New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, who had to acknowledge his team were second best last night.

New Zealand's star turn, Trent Boult, reckoned his team had more issues than just their bowling.

New Zealand were swept aside by a legspinning tornado at Eden Park tonight, losing the one-off T20 international to South Africa.

The man-of-the-match last night at Eden Park could have been awarded before a ball was bowled. Yes, South Africa defeated New Zealand

The Black Caps fell well short of their chase of 186 in the one-off Twenty20 international against South Africa at Eden Park.

Martin Guptill has dropped out of the T20 match against South Africa, but there's still no room for veteran Ross Taylor.

The fourth ODI between the Black Caps and South Africa, scheduled to be played at Napier's McLean Park, has been transferred to Hamilton.

South Africa still carry the memory of their World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand with them.

Adam Milne could be forgiven a few days in the last couple of years when ''why me?" dominated his thought processes.

Luke Ronchi is back in international cricket, with the accolade of New Zealand's best white-ball gloveman.

Ross Taylor's days as an international T20 batsman are not necessarily over, despite his omission from the squad to play South Africa.

Wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is back in the New Zealand ODI team for the first two internationals against South Africa.

The hiatus in international cricket comes at an important juncture in the captaincy career of Kane Williamson.

Four former Black Caps may be the first New Zealanders in more than 13 years to play top-level cricket in Pakistan.

Key batsman Ross Taylor will line up against South Africa for a New Zealand XI in their warmup T20 match at Eden Park on Wednesday.

Martin Guptill will drop into Auckland's middle order in a bid to regain his place in New Zealand's test team.

Ross Taylor isn't confident of getting a Twenty20 call-up against South Africa - but he hasn't given up on that part of his career yet.