By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - The troublesome No 3 batting spot was a key discussion point as New Zealand's cricket selectors met today to name a 13-man squad to face Australia in the two-test series starting here next Friday.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - Coach Mark Greatbatch is preaching a street smart approach from his New Zealand batsmen but hopes they don't temper their aggression in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy cricket series dead rubber against Australia here tomorrow.

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - Teams for the fifth and final Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international between New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium here tomorrow (2pm start NZT):-

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Auckland, March 12 NZPA - New Zealand will chase a consolation victory in Wellington while Australia confidently eye the two-test cricket series after their Chappell-Hadlee Trophy procession last night.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Auckland, March 11 NZPA - The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy will remain locked at Cricket Australia's Melbourne headquarters for another year after New Zealand were sunk by another dud batting effort in the fourth one-day international here tonight.

Auckland, March 11 NZPA - Australia have been set a rain-reduced target of 200 off 34 overs to clinch the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in the fourth one-day cricket international against New Zealand at Eden Park here tonight.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Auckland, March 11 NZPA - After 15 overs it appeared a masterstroke.

Auckland, March 11 NZPA - New Zealand were dismissed for 238 off just 44.1 overs after being sent into bat by Australia in the fourth Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international here today.

Auckland, March 11 NZPA - A mini collapse saw New Zealand get the speed wobbles after a flying start to their innings in the fourth Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international against Australia here today.

Auckland, March 10 NZPA - Australia's captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and chose to bowl first in the fourth Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international against New Zealand at Eden Park here today.