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'The wait goes on': Black Caps skipper rues missed chances
Tim Southee wonders whether his last chance to topple Australia at home has been lost.
![Anatomy of a fall: How history escaped the Black Caps' grasp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Anatomy of a fall: How history escaped the Black Caps' grasp
Grey skies greeted New Zealand on a day they hoped would end in a rare win over Australia.
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Black Caps seek 'great feat' 50 years after first
The Black Caps need six wickets and Australia require 202 runs. A decisive morning awaits.
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Andrew Alderson: Black Caps making a habit of batting recoveries
New Zealand have built a stubborn faith that no match is beyond the realm of restoration.
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Rampant Black Caps have history in sight
New Zealand will begin day four six wickets away from a ninth test victory over Australia.
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Recap: Black Caps take quick wickets in defence of 279
The Black Caps batters enjoyed a solid second innings to set Australia a target of 279.
!['A leader with the ball': Henry looms as pivotal figure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'A leader with the ball': Henry looms as pivotal figure
Kane Williamson thinks Matt Henry would look right at home in Australia's imposing attack.
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Anderson's 700th scalp not enough as England thrashed
The celebration was muted when England lost by an innings and 64 runs against India.
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Andrew Alderson: Henry's ascension a highlight for Black Caps
Matt Henry took seven wickets to remain a venomous force for visiting batters to combat.
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'It's no concern': Henry hits back as batters battle
Matt Henry now leads New Zealand in wickets taken and runs scored against Australia.
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Editorial: How Victoria Park cricket proposal could help rejuvenate Auckland
OPINION: Cricket can boost New Zealand's biggest city.
![Andrew Alderson: Ill-disciplined batters exposed again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Andrew Alderson: Ill-disciplined batters exposed again
New Zealand displayed all the application of a truant kicking a can down the road.
![Party pooped: Black Caps centurions outclassed by Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Party pooped: Black Caps centurions outclassed by Australia
TIm Southee and Kane Williamson had little to celebrate on the opening day at Hagley Oval.
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Henry snares three as Australia end on top
The Black Caps are hoping to revive their fortunes at Hagley Oval.
![Twin tons: Southee and Williamson hit milestone together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Twin tons: Southee and Williamson hit milestone together
Black Caps duo will enter an exclusive club when they face Australia on Friday.
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All you need to know: Black Caps v Australia second test
It has been a rocky road for the Black Caps this past week but it could improve with a win
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Williamson rubbishes Black Cap legend's claim Wagner 'forced' to retire
Ross Taylor suggested that Neil Wagner’s retirement was 'forced' but it would appear not.
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'Forced retirement': Taylor on Wagner's exit from Black Caps
Ross Taylor has suggested that bowler Neil Wagner’s retirement was 'forced'.
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Thrashed Black Caps could throw lifeline to Wagner
With injury hitting the Black Caps, Tim Southee wouldn't rule out Neil Wagner's return.
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Black Caps collapse as Australia claim first test
Australia have claimed the first test after wrapping up New Zealand’s innings with ease.
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Black Caps go down without a fight against Australia
All the action from day four of the first test between Australia and New Zealand.