New Zealand have a far better recent record in Perth - the scene of the second test - than in Brisbane.

Kane Williamson has climbed to a career-high in the International Cricket Council's batting ratings.

Andrew Fitch-Holland was accused of concocting a "convoluted explanation" of a recorded call with Lou Vincent in order to put an "innocent meaning on guilty words".

Australia planning a fast-bowling assault to knock the Black Caps out of the series when the second cricket test starts on Friday.

Barring a late hiccup, expect Tim Southee to lead New Zealand's bowling attack in the crucial second test against Australia.

While laments continue about New Zealand's tepid bowling attack the Aussies have challenged their quicks to do a better job in Perth.

Australian coach Darren Lehmann says Mitchell Starc has to find a "happy medium" when it comes to his on-field temper.

Five of the most one-sided test matches between Australia and New Zealand.

New Australian captain Steve Smith made every post a winner in Brisbane, and his response to the Mitchell Starc temper tantrum has his star rising even further.

Aussie speedster's anger bubbles to the surface when bowling during Mark Craig and Trent Boult's final-wicket partnership.

Australian cricketer once refused to sign a cricket bat carrying Cairns' autograph because of the taint of match-fixing rumours surrounding the NZ great.

Game essentially lost on day one although umpires' poor decisions hurt.

New Zealand are expected to take a big punt on the senior seamer being fit for the second test against Australia starting in Perth on Friday.

Brendon McCullum gave due credit to Australia, but insisted the gulf between the teams is not as great as the margin of defeat in the first test suggests.

New Zealand have some head scratching ahead of choosing their XI for the second test against Australia starting in Perth on Friday.

Time was, and not all that long ago either, that New Zealand could boast a robust record of keeping fast bowlers on the park.

Allrounder looked uncomfortable bowling in both innings of the first test.

Brisbane newspaper rips into team's performance, asking: "Are New Zealand just all talk?"

It's hard to overstate the importance for New Zealand of today's events at the Gabba.

New Zealand have maintained their preparation for the first test against Australia was good.

New Zealand have a day to bat to save the first test against Australia at the Gabba tomorrow.

David Warner's rousing shot-making has pushed him to the head of the left-handed queue in the last two years

OPINION: what has occurred in Brisbane is almost as embarrassing as getting bowled out for 26 by England all those years ago, writes Chris Rattue