Members of the Australian team are reportedly fuming at the treatment they have received from Kiwi crowds over the course of the summer.

Departing skipper Brendon McCullum has acknowledged bowlers coming through the ranks will be pushing Tim Southee.

Behind the scenes video of Brendon McCullum sharing a moment with his Black Caps side in the sheds after his international career ended today.

The controversy sparked by Josh Hazlewood shouldn't obscure a dire performance from New Zealand, writes Chris Rattue.

Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood's behaviour has turned septic before lunch on the fourth day of the second test against New Zealand.

Brendon McCullum's approach to his career is not to be copied, writes Chris Rattue. There will only ever be one Baz.

Steve Smith sent a scare through the Australian camp when struck on the back of the helmet by a bouncer.

There was once a time when Brendon McCullum forced Dan Carter on the bench.

Former Black Caps bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will resume the same role for the upcoming World Twenty20.

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has proposed an outside-the-box solution, suggesting it could become the domain of the square-leg umpire.

The No.1 Test ranking is within Australia's grasp after they walloped New Zealand in Wellington but Steve Smith is hungry for a whole lot more.

The visitors won by an innings and 52 runs after dismissing New Zealand for 327 in their second innings and cannot lose the series when the second test starts in Christchurch on Saturday.

Australia's batting dominated the second day of the first test against New Zealand as they eased to a 280-run lead.

Expect queues outside the Basin Reserve tomorrow and the GDP to dip through office absences.

Former Australia captain says Smith and co must ignore rabid crowds to ace a crunch showdown against New Zealand.

Cricketers could be sent off or banished to a sin-bin for 10 overs this summer as lawmakers try to address increasing levels of bad behaviour.

BJ Watling's return to fitness remains pivotal to New Zealand's hopes of achieving a rare test win against Australia when the series opener starts at the Basin Reserve.

Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood has fired a pointed shot at Martin Guptill ahead of the first test.

If the Black Caps don't win the test series against Australia, writes Chris Rattue, there should be deep disappointment

New Zealand's senior seamer Tim Southee is confident he'll be ready to lead the bowling attack against Australia

Rival captains Steve Smith and Brendon McCullum go on smooching offensive, hosing down speculation of ill-feeling spilling over into the test series.

Watch: Mitchell Marsh was the victim of one of the freakier dismissals you're ever likely to see on a cricket pitch.

In a fitting farewell to captain Brendon McCullum from the limited overs game, New Zealand triumphed by 55 runs.