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Cricket: Guptill puts positive spin on NZ's chances
Martin Guptill emerges as accidental hero with the ball after his double breakthrough yesterday.

Cricket: O'Brien's late strike brings win into sight
New Zealanders rewarded after long day in the field.

Cricket: NZ v Pakistan live updates
Live updates from day four of third test between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Napier.

Cricket: Kaneria key to series decider
Daniel Vettori made another crucial contribution but it is his Pakistan spin rival who could have the biggest bearing on the third test.

Cricket: Hard work ahead for pace attack
NZ will want to banish any sinking feeling of history repeating as they start the fourth day against Pakistan today.

Cricket: Skipper too Dan good as old heads save the day
Vettori’s move up the order pays off as he and Brendon McCullum combine to put NZ in a strong position.

Cricket: Grassy pitch promises an even contest
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori likes the look of the McLean Park pitch for today's test series decider.

Cricket: Groundsman calls batsmen 'useless'
The most brutally honest comment in the lead-up to today's third cricket Test in Napier came from the local groundsman.

Cricket: The new generation to lead bowling attack
All's well in the seam bowling department - but for how long? asks David Leggat.

Cricket: Pace seems way forward for decider
New Zealand may revise their recent policy of playing two spinners in the Napier test.

Cricket: Run machine Taylor feeling the strain
The only New Zealand batsman fulfilling his job description against Pakistan admits sharing the pressure of his peers.