It will live on as Brendon McCullum’s philosophy throughout this World Cup adventure: no regrets.

Should New Zealand, given the gravity of the occasion, have buttoned down their game accordingly? Not likely, writes Dylan Cleaver from Melbourne.

Dylan Cleaver, Andrew Alderson and David Leggat answer three key questions following New Zealand's seven wicket loss to Australia in last night's World Cup final.

Australia got their revenge for Eden Park loss, steamrolling a Black Caps side that was unable to truly compete.

See how today's Cricket World Cup final at the MCG went down, with the Herald’s team of reporters and commentators.