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!['Made it easier for us': The injury that cemented Black Caps' squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Made it easier for us': The injury that cemented Black Caps' squad
Coach Gary Stead and selector Sam Wells had the toughest call taken out of their hands.
![All-in on spin: Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup, unveil kit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
All-in on spin: Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup, unveil kit
Kane Williamson will have five tweakers to call on at this year's tournament.
![Black Caps report card: Best and the rest from Aussie series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Black Caps report card: Best and the rest from Aussie series
After losing two tests to Australia, we grade the performances of the New Zealand players.
!['The wait goes on': Black Caps skipper rues missed chances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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=792)
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.
![Black Caps seek 'great feat' 50 years after first](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Black Caps seek 'great feat' 50 years after first
The Black Caps need six wickets and Australia require 202 runs. A decisive morning awaits.
![Andrew Alderson: Black Caps making a habit of batting recoveries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.
![Rampant Black Caps have history in sight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rampant Black Caps have history in sight
New Zealand will begin day four six wickets away from a ninth test victory over Australia.
![Recap: Black Caps take quick wickets in defence of 279](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.
![Andrew Alderson: Henry's ascension a highlight for Black Caps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.
![Black Caps v Australia: NZ take 40-run lead to stumps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Black Caps v Australia: NZ take 40-run lead to stumps
The Black Caps are hoping to revive their fortunes at Hagley Oval.
![Latham finds form to lead Black Caps in front](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Latham finds form to lead Black Caps in front
Tom Latham and Black Caps steadily embark on mission to save Australia series.
!['It's no concern': Henry hits back as batters battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'It's no concern': Henry hits back as batters battle
Matt Henry now leads New Zealand in wickets taken and runs scored against Australia.
![Editorial: How Victoria Park cricket proposal could help rejuvenate Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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=792)
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=792)
Party pooped: Black Caps centurions outclassed by Australia
TIm Southee and Kane Williamson had little to celebrate on the opening day at Hagley Oval.
![Henry snares three as Australia end on top](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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=792)
Twin tons: Southee and Williamson hit milestone together
Black Caps duo will enter an exclusive club when they face Australia on Friday.
![All you need to know: Black Caps v Australia second test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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
![Williamson rubbishes Black Cap legend's claim Wagner 'forced' to retire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.
!['Forced retirement': Taylor on Wagner's exit from Black Caps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Forced retirement': Taylor on Wagner's exit from Black Caps
Ross Taylor has suggested that bowler Neil Wagner’s retirement was 'forced'.