Kiwis prop Adam Blair says the his side are hurting their Four Nations chances with slow starts.

The Kiwis face a complicated week ahead in the Four Nations after their 14-8 loss to the Kangaroos.

Shaun Johnson is adamant that the Kangaroos don't have a mental advantage over his Kiwis despite losing their third straight.

The Kiwis were brave in defence and solid in attack, but they lacked that polish and precision as they fell to the Kangaroos this morning.

Well, what might have been. On a freezing night in the midlands, where the mercury hovered around zero, the Kiwis went down 14-8

The Kiwis have gone down 14-8 after a late comeback effort.

It's never easy beating the Kangaroos. Despite their recent run of success, the Kiwis have still only tasted victory over Australia

The Kiwis will face near freezing temperatures in today's Four Nations clash against Australia, as a cold front hits the midlands region of England.

Kangaroos captain Cameron Smith knows how potent a confident Shaun Johnson can be.

For the Kiwis, there is no longer advance Australian fear. That has been the biggest change over the last two years of trans-tasman

Kiwis' centre Solomone Kata isn't a good traveller.

The absence of a veteran winger and the return of a long-serving forward are the significant aspects of the Kiwis team named to face Australia on Sunday (NZT).

The Kiwis are changing their strategy around the haka, after some concerns it could affect their performance at the start of test

The Kiwis have to overcome a significant hoodoo against the Kangaroos this weekend. A victory in Coventry on Sunday (NZT) will book

The Gold Coast have wasted no time in finding their replacement for Greg Bird, signing Melbourne second-rower Kevin Proctor to a four-year

Kiwis halve Shaun Johnson still thinks his side is number one despite losing back-to-back matches against the Kangaroos.

COMMENT: There is nothing wrong with debate about sport but it would be handy if people took their brains out of neutral before they began.

The Kiwis have no doubts about Shaun Johnson's match-winning field goal against England, despite some recent speculation about its accuracy.

Kiwis five eight Thomas Leuluai will be available for this week's game against the Kangaroos, after passing all necessary tests. Leuluai

Last Sunday's match between the New Zealand and England was a wonderful experience. Not only was it a cracking game, but it was played

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves regained some personal credibility in the 17-16 win over England - now he faces the ultimate test against

New Kiwis rugby league coach David Kidwell hasn't taken long to make his mark in the coaching stakes - but not necessarily for the right reasons.

Martin Taupau is becoming one of the best impact forwards in the Kiwis' modern era. There have been a few good ones over the years

Thomas Leuluai has expressed his anger that he was prevented from helping New Zealand complete their gripping 17-16 Four Nations opening

Jason Taumalolo believes the Kiwis are still finding their way as a team but says yesterday's Four Nations win was a step in the right direction.

The Kiwis gritty performance in Sunday's 17-16 win was summed up by Jason Taumalolo's extraordinary effort.

The Kiwis are back, after their most convincing display in more than 18 months.

Shaun Johnson is a lovely bloke but remains a long way short of being a halfback you can always rely on, writes Chris Rattue.

Shaun Johnson sayd the Kiwis never say die attitude on this morning sealed the result.